Australia’s taekwondo Olympics team looks to break 24-year medal drought in Paris
In short: Australia overhauled its taekwondo program after a disappointing showing at the Tokyo Olympics.Australia last won medals in the event at Sydney 2000, which…
Australia’s Qantas to pay $79m over ‘ghost flights’ furore | Aviation
Competition watchdog says national carrier’s advertising of cancelled flights was ‘egregious and unacceptable’. Australia’s flagship airline Qantas has agreed to pay $120 million Australian dollars…
Tiny remote First Nations town Koonibba joins Australia’s space race with German rocket launch
In short: The first commercial rocket at the permanent Koonibba launch pad fired off today.South Australian company Southern Launch and the Koonibba community worked for…
Australia’s Albanese declares ‘national crisis’ after killings of women | Women News
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has branded domestic violence a “national crisis” amid an outcry over the rise in the number of killings of women…
Lots of men are feeling uncomfortable about Australia’s gendered violence conversation. They should be
He holds the white sign in his right hand, while his left pulls a buggy with two children in it. Alongside him, his partner also holds…
Twelve month wait for Western Australia’s giant climbing trees to reopen, despite funding injection
In short: The fates of two enormous climbing trees are looking up after the government committed $3 million to address safety concerns. The Gloucester and Dave Evans…
Australia’s budget airline Bonza cancels all flights, stranding passengers | Aviation
Chief executive Tim Jordan says flights suspended amid discussions on ‘ongoing viability of the business’. Australia’s low-cost airline Bonza has suspended all flights amid concerns…
Australia’s counterterrorism team arrests seven teens in overnight raids | Crime News
More than 400 officers were involved in raids across Sydney following the stabbing of an Assyrian bishop last week. Australian police have arrested seven teenagers…
Australia’s PM criticises Musk’s X over stabbing footage | Social Media
Anthony Albanese says decision to challenge takedown order for content related to church stabbing ‘extraordinary’. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised social media platform…
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching on record | Environment News
The 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 with aerial surveys showing the scale of damage. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef,…
Australia’s first LNG import terminal nears completion amid deadlock with energy companies
In short: The first LNG import terminal in Australia is nearing completion at Port Kembla, near Wollongong.Squadron Energy says the gas brought in will be enough…
Australia’s Smith joins Washington Freedom before MLC cricket season | Cricket News
The former Australian cricket captain will play in the US-based league after the conclusion of T20 World Cup on June 29. Australia batter Steve Smith…
‘Not good enough’: Australia’s PM slams explanation for aid workers’ deaths | Israel War on Gaza News
Australian leader says he demanded ‘full accountability’ for Australian’s killing in call with Benjamin Netanyahu. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed Israel’s explanation for…
Intranet system turns Prenti Downs Station into one of Australia’s biggest smart homes
It is 7am at Prenti Downs, a remote cattle station in the centre of Western Australia and Jack Carmody is checking 38 water points that…
Australia’s PM demands ‘full accountability’ over death of Gaza aid worker | Israel War on Gaza News
Australian leader says the death of Australian aid worker is ‘completely unacceptable’. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has demanded “full accountability” over the death of…
Australia’s women’s team beats Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the first T20 international in Dhaka
Tayla Vlaeminck has celebrated her return to international cricket with a wicket with her fourth ball, as Australia thrashed Bangladesh in their series-opening Twenty20Playing her…
Last drinks for South Australia’s remote Whyte Yarcowie Vaudeville Troupe
In short: Whyte Yarcowie's Vaudeville Troupe will hold its final performance in April.The group was formed in 1984 and steered by founder Judy Lewis.What's next?…
Crown drops allegation businessman Alexander Csergo prejudiced Australia’s national security
In short: Crown prosecutors have dropped an allegation Alexander Csergo prejudiced Australia's national securityHis lawyers formally entered a plea of not guilty in court today.What's next? The…
The making of Australia’s first ‘homegrown’ imam
Sheikh Shadi Asuleiman holds many titles.He's the president of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), recognised as one of the 500 most influential Muslims worldwide…
Uphill challenge as beach users with disabilities call on governments for equal access to Australia’s coast
Sun, sand, the lure of water, and waves that carry you weightless to the shore.The beach is an idyllic escape for some, but Shane Hryhorec…