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Jul 5, 2025 · Australia's prime minister has promised to take strong action following an apparent arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne.

Jul 30, 2025 · YouTube will be included in Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16, after the government ditched a previous exemption for the platform.

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Apr 29, 2025 · Record levels of overseas arrivals into Australia in recent years have turned migration into a hot button political issue. Both parties, especially the Coalition, have promised …

Sep 12, 2024 · Australia has stripped senior defence commanders of military honours over alleged war crimes committed under their watch in Afghanistan.

Aug 31, 2025 · March for Australia rallies took place in Sydney, Melbourne and other major cities - with several clashes taking place as marchers were met with counter-demonstrations.

Dec 12, 2024 · The long-awaited decision sets out a successor to a world-first law that Australia passed in 2021, which was designed to make giants like Meta and Google pay for hosting …

Aug 11, 2025 · Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony …

Jul 22, 2025 · An algal bloom catastrophe which has turned usually pristine South Australian waters toxic green and suffocated masses of marine life is a "natural disaster", the state …