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Australia drug kingpin walks free after police informant scandal

Melbourne gangland personality Tony Mokbel will walk free after prosecutors dropped a planned retrial on drug trafficking charges.
Melbourne gangland personality Tony Mokbel will walk free after prosecutors dropped a planned retrial on drug trafficking charges.

Australia fast bowler Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Cricket - Fifth One Day International - England v Australia - Bristol County Ground, Bristol, Britain - September 29, 2024 Australia's Josh Hazlewood. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Cricket - Fifth One Day International - England v Australia - Bristol County Ground, Bristol, Britain - September 29, 2024 Australia's Josh Hazlewood. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in hedge against China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.

Indonesia signs security pact with Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer

Preliminary findings showed 32 per cent of the drinks served failed to deliver the “correct amount”, said the National Measurement Institute’s audit report.
Preliminary findings showed 32 per cent of the drinks served failed to deliver the “correct amount”, said the National Measurement Institute’s audit report.

Australia says attempted bombing of national day protest was act of terror

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations, Australia, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper
People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations, Australia, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

Australian police charge man after finding 23,000 child abuse images

Victims were aged from seven to 15 years and lived in Australia and abroad.
Victims were aged from seven to 15 years and lived in Australia and abroad.

Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog

A man holds a placard during a protest on Feb 1 against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's upcoming visit to Australia.
A man holds a placard during a protest on Feb 1 against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's upcoming visit to Australia.

Australian pilot excited to demonstrate F-35 capabilities at Singapore Airshow

The Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A performing during the Singapore Airshow's flying display on Feb 3.
The Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A performing during the Singapore Airshow's flying display on Feb 3.

From burnout to Beijing: Australia's Milicic eyes Asian Cup glory with China

Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England v China - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 29, 2025 China coach Ante Milicic reacts Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England v China - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 29, 2025 China coach Ante Milicic reacts Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

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