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insidermonkey.comPapua New Guinea Says It Will Not Host Foreign Military Bases
Prime Minister James Marape stated that Papua New Guinea will not permit foreign military bases on its territory. The announcement comes as Australia increases its naval activity at a port in the country.
bbc.co.ukAustralian mother convicted in mushroom poisoning case files appeal
An Australian woman sentenced for poisoning relatives with toxic mushrooms has lodged an appeal against her conviction. The case involves multiple family members who became ill after consuming the mushrooms.
EuronewsEurope records highest May temperatures as heat dome persists
The UK and France set new May maximum temperature records this week. Ireland also recorded its highest May temperature. Severe thunderstorms affected parts of eastern Australia.
The Sydney Morning HeraldNew treatment offers hope for Australians with inherited motor neurone disease
A new treatment is being reported for Australians with a hereditary form of motor neurone disease. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the development without naming specific researchers, institutions, or outcome data.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Writer Describes Antidepressant Withdrawal While Discussing U.S. Health Secretary's Proposal
A freelance writer detailed personal withdrawal symptoms after stopping venlafaxine. The account references U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announced campaign to reduce psychiatric drug use.
The War ZoneBoeing Tests MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone From California Navy Base
Boeing has begun flight tests of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone from Naval Air Station Point Mugu in California. The tests mark the aircraft's first international operation in allied airspace and aim to demonstrate maturity for potential export sales.
Australia to Pay Nauru $70 Million Annually Under NZYQ Resettlement Deal
Details of the first payment under an Australian government agreement with Nauru for resettling the NZYQ cohort have been released. The arrangement commits Australia to annual payments of $70 million.
techcentral.co.zaAustralia Considers Automatic Reimbursement for Scams Under $3,000
Officials are reviewing rules that would require banks, telecommunications companies and digital platforms to automatically repay victims of smaller scams. A separate ombudsman report found complaints about financial hardship rose substantially in the past year.
foxbusiness.comNearly 90 Drones Crash Into Sydney Harbour During Vivid Light Show
Almost 90 drones fell into Darling Harbour after a Vivid Sydney aerial display malfunctioned on Monday. Organizers canceled two future shows and apologized to spectators.
Federal Officials Reject Tasmanian Road-Tanker Plan for Icebreaker Refuelling
Australian federal officials told a Senate estimates hearing that Tasmania's proposed interim refuelling solution for the RSV Nuyina is unacceptable. The state government will not meet a July 31 deadline tied to a $2 million payment under a wharf-upgrade agreement.
Draft Framework Requires Gas Exporters to Supply 20 Percent to Domestic Market
A federal government draft framework released on Monday sets a 20 percent domestic supply obligation for LNG exporters. The plan applies to new export approvals and includes penalties for non-compliance. Existing contracts signed on or before 22 December 2025 would remain exempt.
bloombergquint.comAustralia Plans to Scale Back Investor Tax Breaks on Housing
The Australian government intends to reduce tax concessions for property investors. Officials say the changes address rising rents and treat housing as shelter rather than an investment vehicle. Existing property owners will retain current benefits under the proposed rules.
Australian Energy Regulator Cuts Default Power Prices Up to 10 Percent
The Australian Energy Regulator lowered the default market offer for households and small businesses in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia. Benchmark prices will fall between 1.1 and 10.7 percent for households and up to 20.9 percent for small businesses.…
rte.ieMan Killed by Shark While Spearfishing on Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack while spearfishing with friends at Kennedy Shoal off the Queensland coast. The incident marks Australia's third fatal shark attack this year.
Australians Leave Syrian Camp and Return Home
Seven women and 14 children left al-Roj camp last week and are expected in Sydney and Melbourne as early as Tuesday afternoon. The group flew from Damascus to Doha on Monday before boarding flights with Australian passports.
nypost.comRescue crews retrieve climber after equipment failure on Mount Buffalo
A climber fell several meters onto a ledge after gear failed on the Horn section of Mount Buffalo in Australia. Rescue teams reached the individual and brought them to safety.
bleedingcool.comAustralian Magpie Tops National Bird Count for Another Year
The Australian magpie was recorded in half of 153,000 surveys submitted to BirdLife Australia’s annual count. The species is known for facial and vocal recognition, mimicry, group problem-solving, and selective swooping during breeding season.
mondoweiss.netAustralian Spy Chief Says Antisemitism Went Unchecked After Gaza War
Australia's intelligence chief told a public inquiry that antisemitic incidents rose sharply after October 2023 and contributed to the decision to raise the national terrorism threat level.
themarketherald.com.auJardine Nears Deal to Acquire I-MED Radiology Network
Jardine is in advanced talks to purchase I-MED Radiology, Australia's largest medical diagnostic imaging provider. The transaction would expand the conglomerate's healthcare holdings.
financialpost.comAustralian LNG Producers Seek Faster Project Approvals and Tax Stability
Australian energy producers are requesting quicker state and federal approvals for new LNG projects along with long-term tax predictability. The requests come as the country positions itself to supply Asian markets during extended global gas market disruption following the Iran w…
rnz.co.nzSpearfisher Dies in Shark Attack on Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man was killed by a shark while spearfishing at Kennedy Shoal on Sunday. The attack marks Australia's second fatal shark incident in just over a week.
rnz.co.nzMan killed in shark attack off Queensland coast
A 39-year-old spearfisher died after a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef. The incident marks Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week.
Abc NewsShark Kills Spearfisher at Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man died Sunday after a shark attack near Kennedy Shoal off Queensland, the second fatal incident in Australia this month. The victim was brought ashore but could not be saved.
Iran Conflict Disrupts Australian Supply Chains for Chemicals and Textiles
Disruptions from the Iran conflict have affected Australian access to manufacturing chemicals, plastic packaging, and yarn. Manufacturers report shorter price validity periods and rising costs for new contracts.
The Sydney Morning HeraldJewish Community Marks Shavuot Festival This Weekend
The two-day Shavuot festival concludes across Australia this weekend. The event commemorates the giving of the Torah and coincides with the harvest season.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Government Bars One ISIS-Linked Woman From Returning From Syria
The Albanese government has imposed a temporary exclusion order on one Australian woman linked to Islamic State who remains in Syria. The order prevents her from boarding any flight to Australia even if Syria deports her.
AI-Generated News Sites Removed After ABC Investigation
A series of AI-generated websites posing as regional news outlets in Western Australia were taken offline following inquiries by the ABC. The sites were linked to an Australian web-builder living overseas who described the project as an experiment.
yahoo.comAvalon Airport Terminal Evacuated After Suspicious Item Found
Melbourne's Avalon Airport domestic terminal was evacuated after a suspicious item was found during screening. Victoria Police detained one individual and conducted a safety check. The shutdown began shortly after 6 a.m. local time.
prnewswire.comAustralia S&P Global PMI Composite Falls to 47.8 in May
The preliminary S&P Global PMI Composite reading for Australia dropped to 47.8 in May from 50.4 the previous month. Manufacturing and services sectors both recorded lower readings than in April.
Bureau of Meteorology Forecasts Warm Winter Across Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts above-average temperatures for the coming winter season. Below-average rainfall is expected in some southern and eastern regions later in the season.
jta.orgJewish Teacher Describes Husband's Burial During Bondi Commission Speech
Sharonne Blum told the Bondi Commission she buried her husband and placed soil from Israel in his grave. She described the act as an expression of Zionism. The commission is examining events surrounding a December 2025 mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralia to Spend $11 Billion Upgrading Collins-Class Submarine Fleet
The federal government will spend $11 billion on upgrades to Australia's Collins-class submarine fleet. The program targets the ageing vessels currently in service.
nypost.comAustralian Farmer Discovers Live Frog in Sealed Lettuce Bag
An Australian farmer found a live frog inside a sealed bag of lettuce. The frog was named Greg and later released near a dam.
rte.ieAustralian Farmer Finds Live Frog in Sealed Bag of Lettuce
A group of housemates in Western Australia discovered a live frog inside a sealed bag of lettuce purchased from a supermarket. The frog was released at a nearby pond after the household named it Greg.
etftrends.comAustralian Wheat Output Falls on Dry Weather, Higher Costs
Australian farmers reported lower wheat output this season. Production fell due to dry weather conditions and increased expenses linked to the Iran conflict.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Broadcasters Reject IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
The ABC and SBS declined to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism after a request from the federal government and special envoy Jillian Segal. The decision drew letters from readers who argued the definition would limit criticism of Isr…
finance.yahoo.comAustralia Secures Three Jet Fuel Shipments from China
Australia has obtained three shipments of jet fuel from China totaling more than 600,000 barrels. The shipments follow high-level discussions between the two governments and come as one of Australia's two refineries remains offline after a fire.
crowdfundinsider.comCommonwealth Bank of Australia Faces Outlook Pressure From Credit Growth and Tax Proposals
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is facing pressure on its outlook as credit growth slows and proposed property tax changes are introduced. Analysts have flagged the possibility of a downgrade cycle for the nation's largest lender.
Science NewsNew Ghost Pipefish Species Discovered Near Australia
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of ghost pipefish in shallow waters near Australia. The fish features shaggy filaments and a long snout that resemble a character from a children's television program.
businessnews.com.auAustralian Unions Notify Inpex of Planned Work Stoppages at Ichthys LNG Facility
Three Australian unions notified Japanese company Inpex on Monday of 243 planned stoppages and work bans at the Ichthys LNG facilities from May 27 to June 10. The action follows unsuccessful talks on working conditions.
nbcnews.comShark Kills Spearfishing Diver Off Western Australia Island
A 38-year-old man died after a shark attack while spearfishing near Rottnest Island on Saturday. Police and state officials confirmed the incident as Australia's second fatal shark attack this year.
jpost.comAustralia Royal Commission on Antisemitism Holds First Hearings
The first block of hearings for Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion concluded after participants shared accounts of antisemitism. The hearings began on May 4, 2026, following the October 7, 2023 attacks.
The Sydney Morning HeraldMelbourne Steel Mill Draws Over Half Its Power from Renewables
A steel mill near Melbourne has begun sourcing more than half its electricity from a wind farm under a new supply deal that started April 1. The facility uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap metal.
theconversation.comSydney Homes Sell for Median $117,500 Above Advertised Price Guide
New data shows most Australian capital city properties sell above their advertised price range. Sydney records the largest dollar gap while Melbourne remains the only capital where more homes sell below the guide.
thehindu.comAustralian Tech Entrepreneurs Post AI Images Mocking Government Tax Plan
Tech entrepreneurs have posted AI-generated images showing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a startup founder to protest proposed capital gains tax changes. The government has indicated that startups may receive a carve-out from the changes.
Abbey Caldwell Takes Bronze in Women's 1500m at Shanghai Diamond League
Abbey Caldwell recorded a personal best of 3:56.12 to finish third in the women's 1500m at the Shanghai Diamond League. Three Australians reached the podium across events on the first day of 2026 Diamond League competition.
theconversation.comAustralian Beef Shipments to China Reach 80% of Annual Safeguard Quota
Shipments of Australian beef to China have reached 80% of an annual quota that caps imports at current tariff rates. Beijing has signaled the imports are nearing a key safeguard threshold. The development comes as the quota system limits volumes eligible for lower duties.
bbc.co.ukDeath of Five-Year-Old Aboriginal Girl Prompts Review of Northern Territory Child Protection
The body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old Warlpiri girl, was found five days after she went missing in April from the Old Timers town camp near Alice Springs. An Aboriginal man has been charged with her murder. The case has led to a promised review of the Northern Territ…
BBCFederal Court Doubles Damages Against Giggle App Founder in Gender Identity Discrimination Case
The Federal Court of Australia on Friday dismissed Sall Grover's appeal and upheld Roxanne Tickle's cross-appeal in the Tickle v Giggle case. Justices ruled that Grover directly discriminated against Tickle by removing her from the women-only app based on gender-related appearanc…
BBC NewsAustralian Federal Court Doubles Damages to AU$40,000 in Appeal Over Exclusion of Transgender Woman from Female-Only App
Australia's Federal Court dismissed Sall Grover's appeal on Friday and ruled that Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, was directly discriminated against when removed from the Giggle for Girls app. The court doubled the original compensation to AU$20,000, equivalent to $14,000 or…
The GuardianAustralia Qualifies for Eurovision 2026 Grand Final
The 41-year-old Australian performer delivered a note-perfect rendition of her power-ballad Eclipse in Vienna, becoming the first Australian act to reach the final since 2023. She performed amid a reduced field of 35 competing countries after five nations boycotted over Israel's…
The Sydney Morning HeraldLinkedIn Cuts About 10 Jobs in Australia as Part of Global Reduction
LinkedIn has eliminated around 10 positions in Australia, including some senior leadership roles, as part of a global workforce reduction of approximately 875 jobs. The cuts represent about 5 per cent of the company's more than 17,500 full-time staff. The company cited competitiv…
Breaking DefenseAustralia Announces A$62.6 Billion Defense Budget for 2026-2027
The Australian government released its fiscal 2026-2027 budget allocating A$62.6 billion ($45.2 billion USD) to defense, a 6 percent increase from the previous year. The spending equals 2.02 percent of GDP with a target of 3 percent by 2033. The budget includes higher funding and…
The Sydney Morning HeraldFour Resign From Australian National University Council After Chancellor Departure
Four members of the Australian National University’s 15-member governing council resigned after the chancellor announced her departure. The resignations leave only two of the seven members appointed by the education minister. The moves follow months of turmoil linked to a cost-cu…
theepochtimes.comAustralian Study Finds 39% of Packaged Foods Carry Sustainability Claims, Most Self-Declared
Researchers from the George Institute for Global Health examined more than 27,000 packaged foods sold at major Sydney supermarkets and found nearly four in 10 carried sustainability claims. The majority were self-declared by manufacturers without independent verification.
finance.yahoo.comWoodside’s Browse LNG Project Receives Final Investment Decision at US$35 Billion
A new economic impact assessment commissioned by Woodside Energy shows the long-delayed Browse to North West Shelf Project will now cost about US$35 billion, up from US$20 billion estimated in 2019. The project, proposed in 2018, remains in the concept definition phase with key a…
uctoday.comJewish Musicians Testify at Australian Inquiry That Zionist Views Led to Career and Business Boycotts
Deborah Conway and Joshua Moshe told a royal commission how they faced online abuse, boycotts and professional ostracism after their membership in a WhatsApp group for Jewish creatives was leaked. The commission opened its second week of hearings examining definitions of antisemi…
The Sydney Morning HeraldRoyal Commission Hears Testimony on Rise in Antisemitism in Australia
A royal commission examining antisemitism in Australia heard testimony on its sixth day of public hearings about a steady increase in incidents over the past decade. Witnesses described personal experiences including harassment at public events, online abuse directed at a teenage…
themandarin.com.auRoyal Commission on Antisemitism Hears From Nine Witnesses on Day Six
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is holding its sixth day of hearings focused on defining antisemitism, its impact on Jewish Australians and how to assess its prevalence in institutions. Nine witnesses including Jewish community leaders, rabbis, musicians…
rediff.comAustralian Women Charged With Enslaving Kidnapped Woman After Return From Syria
At least two Australian women who returned from Syria have been charged with enslaving a kidnapped woman. The cases form part of broader efforts to hold foreigners accountable for crimes against humanity committed in Syria and Iraq. Al Jazeera correspondent Soraya Lennie reported…