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focustaiwan.twworld7 hrs ago
Australian Woman Charged With Terrorism Seeks Bail in Melbourne Court
Rayann El Houli, 34, appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday seeking bail after charges of travelling to a declared conflict zone and joining a terrorist organisation. GB News reported allegations involving videos of her children during her time in Syria.
politics7 hrs ago
Australian Museum Returns 17 Sets of Rapa Nui Remains to Delegation
Seventeen sets of remains and one hair sample left the Australian Museum on Thursday after 143 years in its collection. A Rapa Nui delegation accompanied the items, which were removed from burial sites in 1882 and purchased by the museum in 1883. Custodian documents were signed a…
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness9 hrs ago
Government tells oil firms to pay platform removal costs
Officials said they will extend an existing industry levy if needed to pay for removing a disused oil platform off Western Australia. The move follows the voluntary administration of one of the platform's owners.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld9 hrs ago
Telstra outage prompts Senate inquiry as analysts expect limited customer loss
A nationwide outage last week disrupted emergency calls, rail services, and payment systems. Analysts said the event is unlikely to trigger widespread customer switching given limited alternatives.
The Guardianscience13 hrs ago
Study Finds Greater Gliders Average 19-Metre Glides, Not 100 Metres
Australian researchers measured 41 flights by the endangered marsupials and found shorter distances than an 85-year-old report claimed. The results carry implications for habitat conservation in New South Wales forests.
The Guardianworld19 hrs ago
Man Charged With 329 Child Abuse Offences Across 62 Centres
Hamish Tait, 35, was arrested in July 2025 on charges spanning 2009 to 2025. Police have listed 55 facilities and identified 136 alleged victims.
world19 hrs ago
Australian Clinic Operator Reports Cyber Attack That Stole Patient Records from 16 Sites
Partnered Health detected the breach on June 23 and confirmed data taken from 16 clinics. The company obtained a court order and is working with authorities while contacting affected patients.
The Guardianpolitics21 hrs ago
Liberal Senator Jacinta Price Shares Clip Alleging Labor Imports Indian Migrants for Votes, Then Clarifies Policy Is Non-Discriminatory
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price reposted a podcaster's clip alleging Labor imported Indian migrants for electoral gain. Liberal colleagues rebuked the post while an internal party paper urged message discipline on multicultural issues.
espn.comsports21 hrs ago
Australian Swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan Cleared for Commonwealth Games Despite Spinal Stress Fractures
Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan received medical clearance to compete at the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships despite lumbar spine injuries. Doctors had ordered her to stop swimming last month. She is entered in four events at the Glasgow Games starting 23 J…
theconversation.comworld1 day ago
Report Projects Australia Short 230 Child Psychiatrists by 2028 as Government Commits $2.8 Billion in Funding
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists forecasts a national shortage of at least 230 full-time child and adolescent psychiatrists by 2028. Western Australia faces a gap of 37 positions, with low training intake cited as a factor. Federal funding aims to add…
cnbc.comai1 day ago
AI Smart Glasses Help Blind Users at Lower Cost and Raise Privacy Issues
AI smart glasses allow blind and low-vision Australians to identify objects, read labels and travel independently at roughly one-tenth the price of traditional assistive devices. Abc reported that experts also warn the cameras enable covert surveillance and that existing laws mak…
technology1 day ago
Australian Law Barring Under-16s From Social Media Accounts Takes Effect
A law barring children under 16 from accounts on Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube took effect in December. Studies show most children continue to access the platforms. The government doubled maximum fines and warned of further court action.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports1 day ago
Former Wallabies halves Foley and Phipps agree to return to Waratahs for 2027
Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps, both in their mid-30s, will rejoin the NSW Waratahs next season on one-year contracts. The pair last played for the team in 2019 after leading it to its only Super Rugby title in 2014.
world1 day ago
Australian and partner agencies warn of router exploits targeting critical sectors
The Australian Signals Directorate on 14 July 2026 issued a warning about Russian-linked hackers targeting defence, energy and other sectors. The alert was released jointly with nearly two dozen partner agencies including the United States National Security Agency.
theepochtimes.comworld1 day ago
Northern Territory Police Release Photos 25 Years After Falconio Killing as Search for Body Continues
Northern Territory police released previously unseen photos and footage on Monday to generate leads on the location of Peter Falconio's body. The release marks exactly 25 years since the 2001 ambush on a remote highway. A $500,000 reward remains available for information leading…
themandarin.com.auworld1 day agoUpdated
Northern Territory Police Release 2001 Falconio Murder Photos on 25th Anniversary
Australian police released previously unseen photographs from the investigation into the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio. The images were issued on the 25th anniversary of his disappearance along the Stuart Highway.
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espn.co.uksports2 days ago
Wales Midfielder Laura Hughes Leaves Melbourne City After Contract Ends
The 25-year-old departs after 69 appearances and helping secure a domestic double. She switched from Australia to Wales in 2025 and made her Wales debut in December.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics2 days ago
Australian officials differ on whether terrorism definition should change
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the current definition remains appropriate while the National Security Monitor reviews whether religion should be removed from the criteria. The review is scheduled for completion in October.
winnipegfreepress.comworld2 days ago
Australian Police Charge Former Childcare Worker With 329 Offences
Federal authorities have charged a 35-year-old man with 329 child abuse offences spanning 16 years and 136 victims. The Guardian reported that investigators contacted 121 families after analyzing millions of files.
espn.combusiness2 days ago
A-League Players Reject Salary-Cap and Wage Increases in New CBA Offer
Players in Australia's A-League Men and Women leagues rejected a proposed collective bargaining agreement last week. The prior agreement expired June 30, leaving the competitions without a deal three months before the new season. Fixtures for 2026-27 are due later this week.
The Guardianpolitics3 days ago
Sydney Opera House to host memorial for Richard Scolyer
Richard Scolyer, the pathologist who died from brain cancer on June 7 at age 59, will receive a state memorial service on Monday. The Guardian reported that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Governor General Sam Mostyn will attend at the Sydney Opera Ho…
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Six Metallic Orbs Wash Up on Queensland Beach, Identified as Rocket Debris
Six beach ball-sized metallic orbs came ashore on a Queensland beach last week. The Australian Space Agency said on July 5 the objects match debris from a foreign rocket that re-entered the atmosphere. Emergency responders recovered the items and declared them safe.
politics3 days agoUpdated
Australian Universities Required to Prevent Racism and Antisemitism Under New Standards
Education Minister Jason Clare announced legal requirements for universities to address racism and antisemitism. The announcement came as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion opened in-person evidence hearings in Melbourne.
washingtonpost.compolitics3 days ago
Australia Issues Return Permit to Woman Held in Syrian Camp After Revoking Her Exclusion Order
Hodan Abby received a return permit in June 2025 after a February 2025 Temporary Exclusion Order was revoked. Abc reported that she is the last known Australian linked to Islamic State remaining in Syria's al-Roj camp.
cdc.govworld3 days ago
Aged Care Regulator Investigates Providers Over Additional Service Fees; Some Operators Adjust Practices
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission received 199 complaints about fees in the first half of 2026 and launched probes into several operators. One family secured nearly $37,000 in refunds after a dementia resident was charged for unused services.
The Guardianworld3 days ago
Australia Vasectomies Rise from 22,230 in 2015 to 36,317 in 2025
Medicare data recorded 36,317 vasectomies performed in Australia in 2025, up from 22,230 a decade earlier. Nearly one-third of the 699,473 total procedures since 2000 occurred in the last five years. A Sydney GP who has completed more than 2,000 cases cited greater male responsib…
sbs.com.aupolitics3 days ago
Australia Increases Most Visa Fees by About 25 Percent on July 1 and Caps International Student Places
The federal government raised charges for resident return, bridging, student and skilled visas on July 1. Some temporary graduate visa fees had already doubled earlier in the year. The changes place Australian costs well above those in the UK, US, Canada and New Zealand.
sbs.com.auworld3 days ago
Australian Universities Face Legally Enforceable Anti-Racism Definitions and New Governance Rules From 2027
The federal government will require universities to adopt definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under an enforceable standard. Details of the standard will be published Monday, with full compliance required from…
theconversation.combusiness3 days ago
Melbourne Has Least Restrictive Zoning Among Australian Capitals
A new report found Melbourne restricts 45 percent of residential land near its center, the lowest share among Australian capitals. Researchers said a national three-storey townhouse code could add 1.5 million homes in the city.
theconversation.combusiness4 days ago
Melbourne Allows Medium-Density Housing on Most Residential Land, Other Capitals Restrict 74 to 97 Percent
A YIMBY group atlas shows Melbourne restricts 45 percent of residential sites, far below other capitals. National targets for 1.2 million homes by 2029 remain off track. Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT recorded modest zoning improvements.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
Police Release Bodycam Footage of 2001 Murder Suspect Interview
Northern Territory police released bodycam footage of an interview with the man convicted of killing Peter Falconio. The video shows officers asking the suspect to disclose the location of the remains ahead of the 25th anniversary of the crime.
world4 days ago
Federal Court Dismisses Pianist’s Unfair Dismissal Claim Against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Justice Graeme Hill ruled on 10 July 2026 that the orchestra terminated Jayson Lloyd Gillham to protect its business interests rather than punish his political views. The decision followed a three-week trial that ended in June.
Nbc Newsworld5 days ago
Space Debris Identified as Rocket Pressure Vessels on Queensland Beach
Metallic objects found on Forrest Beach in Queensland were confirmed as space debris from a recent rocket re-entry. The Australian Space Agency announced the find on July 5 and continues to trace the origin with international partners.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld5 days ago
BHP and Rio Tinto delay battery-electric haul truck rollout to 2030s
BHP and Rio Tinto have pushed back their planned deployment of 240-tonne battery-electric haul trucks from the end of this decade into the 2030s. Fortescue is proceeding with an earlier timeline and plans to replace its entire diesel fleet by 2030.
world5 days ago
Telstra Nationwide Mobile Outage Lasts Several Hours
A multi-hour failure on Wednesday blocked calls including to triple zero emergency services. Telstra's chief executive apologized Friday while directing customers to existing complaint channels for compensation.
theconversation.compolitics5 days ago
Federal court rules orchestra acted legitimately in cancelling pianist's concert
A federal court dismissed a pianist's lawsuit against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra after the orchestra cancelled an August 2024 performance. The judge found the cancellation was based on business concerns rather than the performer's political statements.
forbes.comtechnology5 days ago
Telstra Network Outage Disrupted Calls and Services Across Australia
A software fault in a timing node reset the clock by 1024 weeks on Telstra's mobile network, causing widespread service failures. The outage affected Triple Zero emergency calls, payment systems, and transport services for several days.
The Guardiansports5 days ago
Big Bash League to open 2026-27 season with match in India
The opening match of Australia's Big Bash League will be played in Chennai on 12 December. The game between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers marks the first time a foreign franchise league will stage a match in India.
pewresearch.orgpolitics5 days ago
Indian-Born Residents Form Largest Foreign-Born Group in Australia
Indian-born residents now constitute the largest foreign-born population in Australia. A reception in Melbourne for the Indian prime minister drew a large crowd while migration policy remains under discussion.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld6 days ago
Federal Court Upholds Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Cancellation of Pianist’s Concert
Justice Graeme Hill dismissed Jayson Gillham’s claim on Friday that the orchestra unlawfully discriminated against him by cancelling an August 2024 concert. The case centered on remarks Gillham made during a performance dedicated to Palestinian journalists killed by Israeli force…
news.google.comfinance6 days ago
Australia Recalls Four Batches of Kids Cough and Cold Lozenges Over Metal Wire Risk
Key Sun Labs is recalling four batches of homeopathic lozenges sold for children after regulators identified a risk of small metal wire contamination. The action follows a review by Australian health authorities.
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The Independentpolitics6 days ago
Australian prime minister apologizes for podcast remarks on entertainer
The Australian prime minister answered a podcast question about an entertainer and later issued an apology. One member of parliament called the comments inappropriate and another said they were disrespectful to women.
world6 days ago
Telstra outage disrupts triple zero calls in Australia
A Telstra network failure prevented hundreds of triple zero emergency calls from connecting. The outage follows a similar incident involving Optus in 2025. Officials have discussed policy responses focused on coverage and resilience.
The Guardianworld6 days ago
Brown huntsman spider reaches 3.59 m/s in speed tests
A brown huntsman spider recorded the highest speed among more than 250 species measured by researchers in the UK and Germany. The study combined new measurements with earlier data on spider locomotion.
algemeiner.compolitics6 days ago
Australian envoy proposes oversight of public broadcasters' Israel coverage
Australia's antisemitism envoy told a royal commission that an oversight committee should review ABC and SBS reporting on Israel. The broadcasters' editorial director rejected the suggestion that coverage has been disproportionate.
The Guardianscience6 days ago
Mental health hospital admissions among children rise on hotter days, study finds
A University of Sydney study of New South Wales data from 2001 to 2022 found mental health admissions increased on days with above-average temperatures. Researchers linked the rise to heat's effects on sleep, stress responses, and mood regulation.
pbs.orgpolitics7 days ago
Telstra Outage Disrupts Calls and Triple Zero Access Across Australia
A major Telstra network failure on Wednesday left thousands of customers without mobile service and affected some emergency calls. The company restored 90 percent of services by mid-morning and said the cause was a time-keeping server issue.
mumbrella.com.auworld7 days ago
Telstra mobile outage halts trains, traffic lights and payments for nearly five hours
A national Telstra mobile outage on Wednesday disrupted rail services, traffic signals and electronic payments across Australia. The company said the cause was time-keeping servers that fell out of sync. The communications minister said the event renewed questions about network r…
world7 days ago
Second H5 bird flu case confirmed in South Australia
South Australia confirmed a second case of H5 bird flu in a giant petrel found on the Yorke Peninsula. Western Australia reported two additional suspected cases in dead petrels. Officials said the virus has not been found in commercial poultry or non-migratory wild birds.
business7 days ago
Australian Dock Workers Seek 28-Hour Week as DP World Tests AI Cranes and Driverless Vehicles
Dock workers at DP World terminals in Australia are seeking a 28-hour work week with no pay reduction. The demand follows the operator's rollout of AI tools and automation that the Maritime Union of Australia says threaten more than 60 percent of jobs.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld8 days ago
Telstra mobile network outage disrupts calls and data across Australia
Thousands of Telstra customers lost mobile calls and data access starting around 4 a.m. Wednesday. The company confirmed the issue and advised users to restart devices while it investigated.
The Guardianfinance8 days ago
Australian Prime Minister to Host Pacific Leaders at Rugby Match
Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea will join the Australian prime minister at the State of Origin decider in Brisbane. The visit coincides with a major mobile network outage affecting Telstra customers.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness8 days ago
NRL Signs Seven-Year $5.3 Billion Broadcast Deal With Foxtel and Nine
The National Rugby League finalized a record seven-year broadcast agreement worth $5.3 billion with Foxtel and Nine Entertainment. The deal begins in 2028 and covers both the men's and women's competitions.
Abc Newstechnology8 days ago
YouTube Keeps Video Labeling Sydney Survivor as Crisis Actor
A Google executive told a government inquiry the video meets platform standards and will stay online. The video questions the authenticity of footage showing a survivor of the December Sydney attack. The inquiry is examining the spread of antisemitism in Australia.
sbs.com.aupolitics9 days ago
Australia Signs Defence Pact with Fiji, Plans Meetings with Pacific Leaders
Australian officials signed a defence agreement with Fiji on Monday. The prime minister is scheduled to meet leaders from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and India this week.
sciencemediacentre.co.nzpolitics9 days ago
Australia Confirms Seventh Seabird Case of H5N1 Bird Flu
A giant petrel found in northern Perth tested positive for H5N1, marking the seventh confirmed case in Australia. Officials advised commercial poultry producers to house free-range birds to limit contact with wild birds.
world9 days ago
Tasmania Station Records Highest Air Pressure Ever Measured in Australia
A weather station in Ouse, Tasmania, recorded 1044.5 hectopascals on July 6, 2026, surpassing the prior national record. An intense high-pressure system centered over the state produced the reading and widespread cold temperatures.
manufacturing.netbusiness9 days ago
Battery Electric Vehicles Reach Record Share of Australian New-Car Sales
Battery electric vehicles accounted for nearly one in four new cars sold in Australia during June, according to industry data. Sales reached more than 32,500 units in a month that set a national record.
usatoday.comsports10 days ago
Justin Brownlee ruled out of Gilas Pilipinas game against Australia due to right-leg and left-knee injuries
The 38-year-old forward will sit out Monday’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match in Perth due to multiple right-leg and left-knee injuries.
business10 days ago
ASX 200 futures point to 0.4 percent decline at Monday open
Australian equity futures indicated a lower open on Monday after last week's gains. European benchmarks reached record levels on Friday while U.S. markets remained closed for the holiday.