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Australia
Australian energy exploration hits 10-year high as Asian gas demand surges
Spending is expected to increase to more than US$1 billion this year with drilling concentrated on Beetaloo, Otway Basin and Taroom Trough.
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Australia
Australia PM: ‘too many children on social media’, ban too easy to avoid
27 Jun 2026 - 9:21PM
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New Zealand
Why an easier option to travel to New Zealand is a hit with Chinese tourists
25 Jun 2026 - 3:03PM
Malaysia
Malaysian doctor in Australia remanded over 33 child sex offence charges
The court heard that the alleged offences, involving ‘eight, possibly nine victims’, had been captured on hidden cameras in consulting rooms.
25 Jun 2026 - 12:09PM
Dr Saw Chia Liang’s LinkedIn profile. Photo: LinkedIn
Australia
Many Australians built fortunes in property. Now, that era is closing
The decision to scrap the capital gains tax discount from next year targets investors and creates opportunities for first-time homebuyers.
24 Jun 2026 - 11:02AM
Australia
Plenty to shout about: Australian town crier crowned as world’s loudest person
Guinness World Records said the 58-year-old recorded the loudest shout, in the range of an aircraft taking off and an ambulance siren nearby.
23 Jun 2026 - 11:33PM
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Australia
Australia refuses release of climate fund reports for Pacific nation Tuvalu
The island relies on a trust fund exposed to fossil fuels to help pay for the cost of climate change, with Australia the biggest contributor.
23 Jun 2026 - 5:47PM
An aerial view of a strip of land in Funafuti, Tuvalu, in 2019. The low-lying South Pacific island nation of about 11,000 people is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Photo: Getty Images
Australia
Australia makes record cocaine bust after 2.7 tonnes found buried in Sydney
The largest cocaine haul in Australian history was found stored in plastic tubs and hidden in underground bunkers in a Greater Sydney suburb.
22 Jun 2026 - 9:28AM
Australia
Australia reports first case of H5 bird flu, virus spreads to every continent
An emergency meeting of animal health and agriculture officials in the country has been held to consider a national response.
20 Jun 2026 - 3:30PM
Australia
US military plans permanent war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia
US Navy documents show advanced planning for a large stockpile, with US$30 million allocated to build warehouses and offices in Victoria.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:46PM
Australia
China’s direct strike threat to Australia is ‘growing’, think tank report finds
A Lowy Institute report said the main threat to Australia was from Chinese missiles fired from ships, submarines and a new ballistic missile.
15 Jun 2026 - 1:37AM
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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army launches an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean in 2024. Photo: Chinese People’s Liberation Army News and Communication Centre / AFP
Australia
Beachgoers in Australia rescue woman after shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach
Australia averages around 20 shark attacks a year, two or three of which are fatal.
13 Jun 2026 - 2:25PM
Australia
Inside Australia’s first major new airport in more than 50 years
Western Sydney Airport in Badgerys Creek will operate 24 hours a day, unlike its current counterpart, which is subject to noise regulations.
10 Jun 2026 - 11:45AM
New Zealand
Storm cuts off New Zealand’s capital as flights and ferries cancelled
A state of emergency has been declared for parts of Wellington as the weather bureau warned of waves up to nine metres.
9 Jun 2026 - 10:22AM
Australia
Albanese plans major Australian migration cuts amid falling poll numbers
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has seized on comparatively high recent net migration as the cause of a housing shortage.
8 Jun 2026 - 3:08PM
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a press conference on Saturday. Photo: AFP
New Zealand
New Zealand’s Wellington hit by ‘disgusting’ deluge of faeces after storm
The capital city’s utilities company said crews were working to remove debris and disinfect the homes.
5 Jun 2026 - 11:29AM
China trade
Australian beef will soon be hit by 55% tariff in China, ministry says
China’s imports of Australian beef are about to surpass a quota introduced by Beijing to protect domestic farmers.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
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Australia
Australia catches Europe’s right-wing populist wave
A surge in support for Australia’s populist One Nation party mirrors the rise of the populist right in Europe and Britain.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:48AM
A campaign cutout depicting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Corowa, Australia, on May 6. Photo: Reuters
New Zealand
New Zealand tells US it lacks billions ‘under the couch’ to boost defence
Finance Minister Willis takes a jab at Hegseth, says his demands ‘would be extremely challenging’ for New Zealand.
31 May 2026 - 9:21AM
New Zealand
Suspected sea lion bite halts New Zealand surfing event
A photographer shooting the World Surf League was bitten on the foot while in the water.
25 May 2026 - 11:48AM
New Zealand
‘We depend on sea’: NZ to invest in drones, ships for maritime security
The oceans are not a barrier to danger, but a vital national interest that must be actively secured, said Defence Minister Chris Penk.
23 May 2026 - 8:14PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Spirit collapsed under high fuel costs. Some Asian airlines could be next
The head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines said direct financial support from governments required to survive the crisis.
19 May 2026 - 1:19PM
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Spirit Airlines planes sit parked at Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Arizona. The US-based carrier ceased all operations on May 2. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
Australia
Melbourne-US Qantas flight diverted after man bites crew member
The disruptive passenger was slapped with a no-fly ban on all Qantas planes.
17 May 2026 - 12:06PM
Ukraine war
36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over Ukraine
The move came on the same day the WHO said Ukraine’s mental health crisis is growing, with ‘work to do until the end of the century’.
15 May 2026 - 9:44PM
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China exports
Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch
Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers.
15 May 2026 - 6:20PM
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