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WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protesters march across Sydney Harbour Bridge

Thousands of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday.

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Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for children under age 16

Australians under the age of 16 will be barred from creating accounts on YouTube come December.

Europe News

UK and Australia to sign 50-year nuclear submarine treaty

The three-way alliance was announced in 2021 to contend with growing Chinese military might in the Asia-Pacific region.

Australia

Australian woman found guilty of murder after fatal mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson, 50, was judged to have deliberately laced beef wellington with death cap mushrooms.

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Culture news

Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song

Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the controversial rapper's song titled 'Heil Hitler'.

Climate

Over a third of Tuvaluans seek pioneering climate visa to Australia

The treaty is seen as a hopeful model for climate mobility, but is the result of “a deeply saddening” reality for Tuvalu.

Indonesia

Indonesian police suspect three Australians of murder of man on Bali

Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old from Melbourne, was killed just after midnight on 13 June at a villa near Munggu Beach in Bali’s Badung district.

Europe News

Australia and Canada next in line after UK for defence deal with EU

Canada and Australia are both in the NATO military alliance, alongside 23 EU member states.

Indonesia

Three Australians arrested in Bali over fatal shooting of compatriot

The three suspects face charges including murder and firearm offences that could result in a life sentence or the death penalty if found guilty, police said.

Australia

Australian woman weighed poisonous mushrooms ahead of deadly lunch

Erin Patterson is charged with the murder of three of her ex-partner's relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth.

Australia

Australian whistleblower David McBride loses appeal to reduce sentence

Ex-military officer was jailed for leaking classified documents about allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan to the media.

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Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales

Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days.

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Flood rescue efforts continue in New South Wales after heavy rainfall

Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of New South Wales in Australia, leaving thousands still stranded.

Experiences

Hearing whale songs can inspire tourists to help protect oceans

Feelings of awe inspired tourists to improve recycling habits, reduce waste production, and support ocean conservation initiatives.

Australia

Australians cast ballots in early voting ahead of May general election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday.

Travel News

Discover Cracow, Queensland's hidden gem in the Outback

The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70 per cent of the country's territory, but is home to just 5 per cent of its population.

Australia

Australian opposition leader’s home targeted in alleged bomb plot

A 16-year-old teen, arrested last year, has been ordered to stand trial in Queensland’s Supreme Court on charges of planning a terrorist act involving explosives and a drone.

Healthcare

Wanted: Remote town seeks new doctor with €400k salary and free rent

Applications to work as the sole doctor in a town of 500 people in the Australian Outback close on Sunday.

Australia

Australia's PM Anthony Albanese calls federal election for 3 May

Australia's premier kicks off five-week election campaign in an election set to be dominated by a persistent cost of living and housing crisis.

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Toxic foam and dead fish force beach closures in South Australia

An unexplained microalgal bloom has caused fish deaths and toxic foam on South Australian beaches, leading to closures as authorities investigate health and environmental risks.