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Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian research

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Australia charges man for informing Russia about Ukraine's military

The crime of intentional foreign interference carries a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment in Australia.

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Tennis player Kyrgios admits 'mistake' after failing test for cocaine

Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries.

Australia

Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury flaws at appeal

Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.

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Australian PM under fire for 'melons' gag about Japanese leader

Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question."

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Two Iranian women’s football players granted Australian citizenship

The Refugee Council of Australia, a nonprofit umbrella organisation representing asylum-seekers, said refugees usually must live in Australia on a valid visa for four years before they can apply for citizenship.

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Australia politician admits texting 'my job is boring' during meeting

After initially denying the complaint in full as a "smear", he told journalists on Thursday that he did send the text but denied that it was to a sex worker.

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Shakespeare Down Under: Australia to house the Bard's First Folio

Australia's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has opened its highly anticipated new library, featuring 30,000 items, including Shakespeare's First Folio. The collection ranges from children's books and artworks to rare books and historic maps.

Space

Beware space junk: how do 'space balls' end up on the beach?

In Australia, authorities warn after several so-called space balls appeared on a beach in Queensland. Anyone who finds one must call emergency services at once and must not touch it.

Fiji

Australia and Fiji seal defence pact in push to counter China

The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.

Australia

Thai national arrested in Australia on suspicion of importing heroin

The 26-year-old woman was on duty on board an international flight when she arrived at Melbourne Airport on Thursday.

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Fines doubled as teens outsmart Australia's world-first social media ban

Australia moves to double fines for social media platforms after seven in 10 children remained active on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok three months after the world-first ban on under-16s took effect — with Big Tech accused of "taking the Mickey."

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Australia and Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military from island

China formed policing ties with Vanuatu in 2023 and has donated equipment including drones, patrol boats and vehicles to its police force.

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Australian town crier breaks Guinness record for world's loudest shout

Cover your ears and meet Joseph McGrail-Bateup, Canberra's official town crier and the new record-holder for the loudest ever shout.

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Australian police intercept cocaine shipment worth almost €500 million

The bust of nearly 3 tonnes is the country’s largest ever and is believed to hold a street value of just shy of €500 million.

Pakistan

Police mistakenly shoot and kill Australian child in Pakistan

Australian media reported the family, from the western city of Perth, were visiting relatives in Pakistan when the incident took place.

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Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win

Australian supporters filled downtown Vancouver with chants and celebrations after the Socceroos defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.