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New Zealand Covid-19 curbs saved lives but brought social fiscal costs

New Zealand’s early border closures and strict lockdowns were internationally lauded and initially succeeded in keeping the virus largely at bay.

Iranian women football players’ hotel escape aided by Australian police

Australia's Home Affairs minister Tony Burke with five Iranian women footballers who applied for asylum after the Asian Cup.

Australia will send spy jet, missiles to help UAE fend off Iran

Australia’s military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Mr Anthony Albanese said.

Lawyers for Bondi Beach shooting suspect seek gag order to protect family

A court sketch depicts Naveed Akram on Feb 16. Lawyers requested a court prohibit the publication of the names of his mother, brother and sister.

VPNs up, porn websites down as Australia implements online age restrictions

Australia on March 9 began requiring websites which disseminate pornography to verify users are over 18.

Governments worldwide plan repatriations as many Middle East flights come to a halt

Friends and relatives welcome passengers on a flight from Dubai to Australia at Sydney International Airport on March 4 , 2026.

Residents warned ‘crocs everywhere’ after north Australia floods

More than 100,000 saltwater and freshwater crocodiles are estimated to be living across northern Australia.

Australia could help protect Gulf states from Iran attacks: Foreign Minister

Australia backed the US-Israeli strikes as necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Australia complains to China after encounter between military helicopters

Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from March 9

The new rules expand Australia’s child safety measures after its ban on children under 16 joining social media platforms.

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