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Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
6 hrs agoWorld
Australia to send more players to England’s PWR
Australia will send more of their top players to feature in England’s Premiership Women’s Rugby next season in an attempt to ensure they are competitive at the next World Cup.
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
Australia sues US giant 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam
The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.
5 days agoAustralia
‘It’s like a decaying body’: Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
2 days agoAustralia
Fan rides across 30 countries from Australia to reach Isle of Man TT
Jodie Foster rides through 30 countries on her motorbike to reach the Isle of Man TT Races.
2 days agoIsle of Man
The Australian helping to return stolen English church artefacts
Items found for sale online had originally been stolen from a Hertfordshire and a Norfolk church.
2 days agoEngland
Features & Analysis
Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia’s deep inequalities
Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.
Australia has some of the world’s costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.
Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they’re in danger.
Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia’s energy giants
Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas ‘for free’ and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.
The world wants to eliminate cervical cancer – how Australian scientists led the way
For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diagnoses in women under 25. To get there, they vaccinated young men.
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Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?
The BBC’s Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.
What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court?
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.
Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?
Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One – it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.
Refinery fire risks Australia’s oil supply amid Iran war fuel crisis
BBC’s Simon Atkinson reports on the potential impact of the blaze, as the government warns of impacts to petrol production.
What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?
BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple’s tour will be different compared to their last visit.
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‘It’s like a decaying body’: Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
2 days ago5 days ago
Australia sues US giant 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam
The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.
5 days ago7 days ago
Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction
Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney’s Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.
7 days ago7 days ago
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
7 days ago7 days ago
Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman
Police say the pair will be questioned in relation to the fugitive who was shot dead in March.
7 days ago7 days ago
Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch
Vivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.
7 days ago24 May 2026
Man killed in shark attack off Australia’s north-east coast
The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.
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Elon Musk’s X fined for not complying with Australia’s child protection laws
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.
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Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport
Avalon Airport’s domestic terminal was closed for several hours on Thursday after a suspicious item was found.
21 May 2026…
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