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One killed after car swerves into group of people in Melbourne

‘In accordance with international law’: New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China

FILE PHOTO: Flags of New Zealand and China flutter near the Tiananmen Gate during New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit, in Beijing, China June 19, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Flags of New Zealand and China flutter near the Tiananmen Gate during New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit, in Beijing, China June 19, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Australia, Japan ink multibillion-dollar warship deal

HMAS Canberra sails near HMAS Brisbane, a Hobart Class guided missile destroyer, on Sydney Harbour ahead of the Kakadu International Fleet Review, a biennial maritime exercise marking 125 years of the Australian Navy on March 21.
HMAS Canberra sails near HMAS Brisbane, a Hobart Class guided missile destroyer, on Sydney Harbour ahead of the Kakadu International Fleet Review, a biennial maritime exercise marking 125 years of the Australian Navy on March 21.

Australian minister says fuel reserves up, more shipments on the way

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen speaks as Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese watches on.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen speaks as Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese watches on.

Western Australia farmers turn to canola over wheat as fuel, fertiliser costs rise

The extent of land planted with wheat is set to fall 14 per cent from 2025.
The extent of land planted with wheat is set to fall 14 per cent from 2025.

Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, also met volunteer first responders from Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, during a visit to Bondi Beach.
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, also met volunteer first responders from Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, during a visit to Bondi Beach.

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

Ben Roberts-Smiththe was allegedly complicit in a string of unlawful killings between 2009 and 2012.
Ben Roberts-Smiththe was allegedly complicit in a string of unlawful killings between 2009 and 2012.

Australia rejects ‘dispute’ with Trump over Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump said on April 16 that he is "not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there".
US President Trump said on April 16 that he is "not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there".

First war, then fire: Australia’s fuel crisis set to hit harder

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conducts a press conference after a visit to the Geelong Oil Refinery, that caught fire, on April 17.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conducts a press conference after a visit to the Geelong Oil Refinery, that caught fire, on April 17.

New Zealand PM says he has party’s full support after reports of leadership challenge

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's popularity as prime minister has fallen.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's popularity as prime minister has fallen.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.