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Australia

A feast for the senses: Experience Tasmania in full autumn bloom

In autumn, Tasmania’s only native cool-climate deciduous tree – the fagus, or deciduous beech – transforms highland landscapes into a tapestry of gold and amber.
In autumn, Tasmania’s only native cool-climate deciduous tree – the fagus, or deciduous beech – transforms highland landscapes into a tapestry of gold and amber.

How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media

Hundreds of thousands of adolescents are expected to be impacted.
Hundreds of thousands of adolescents are expected to be impacted.

‘For him’: Australia mum channels grief into social media limits

Ms Mia Bannister's skin is inked with a eulogy to her teenage son Ollie, whose suicide after a battle with anorexia and online bullying pushed her to fight for world-first laws in Australia to get kids off social media.
Ms Mia Bannister's skin is inked with a eulogy to her teenage son Ollie, whose suicide after a battle with anorexia and online bullying pushed her to fight for world-first laws in Australia to get kids off social media.

Aukus nuclear sub deal set to further fuel Australia’s hottest housing market in Perth

Western Australia, the heartland of the nation’s mining industry, has had several resource booms in recent decades. 
Western Australia, the heartland of the nation’s mining industry, has had several resource booms in recent decades. 

Four charged in Australia over ‘satanic’ child abuse material

‘A really important step’: A look at the global drive to curb social media for kids

The Premier of South Australia, Mr Peter Malinauskas (right), seen here with King Charles in September, initiated the clampdown in Australia in 2024.
The Premier of South Australia, Mr Peter Malinauskas (right), seen here with King Charles in September, initiated the clampdown in Australia in 2024.

Trump v the spies of Five Eyes

American spies are connected to their allies through a vast network of relationships.
American spies are connected to their allies through a vast network of relationships.

Head prepared to open again for Australia after heroics in first Ashes test

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - First Test - Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia - November 22, 2025 Australia's Travis Head celebrates after reaching his century. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - First Test - Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia - November 22, 2025 Australia's Travis Head celebrates after reaching his century. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/File Photo

Pilot killed after reported mid-air collision in Australia

The collision involved two Van’s RV-7 aircraft – two-seater, single-engine homebuilt kit planes.
The collision involved two Van’s RV-7 aircraft – two-seater, single-engine homebuilt kit planes.

England's Root ready for pink-ball Ashes test after heavy loss

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - First Test - Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia - November 22, 2025 England's Mark Wood and Joe Root look dejected after the match. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - First Test - Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia - November 22, 2025 England's Mark Wood and Joe Root look dejected after the match. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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