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O'Callaghan fit for Glasgow despite doctor warning
Mollie O'Callaghan says she is fit to compete at the Commonwealth Games despite being told to "stop swimming immediately" by doctors last month.
July 15, 2026Australia to establish government AI office to coordinate regulation - Reuters
Australia to establish government AI office to coordinate regulation Reuters
July 14, 2026BHP workers to proceed with strike after talks fail, union says - Reuters
BHP workers to proceed with strike after talks fail, union says Reuters
July 14, 2026Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
July 13, 2026EXCLUSIVE: China opens Australian canola imports to private crushers as ties improve - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: China opens Australian canola imports to private crushers as ties improve Reuters
July 13, 2026Deutsche Bank pays $1.3 million penalty for Australian trade reporting failures - Reuters
Deutsche Bank pays $1.3 million penalty for Australian trade reporting failures Reuters
July 13, 2026Australia striker Mitch Duke ends international career - Reuters
Australia striker Mitch Duke ends international career Reuters
July 11, 2026Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird; dead seal tested - Reuters
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird; dead seal tested Reuters
July 10, 2026Olympic champion McKeown out of Commonwealth Games
Five-time Olympic backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown pulls out of this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with glandular fever.
July 9, 2026Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks - Reuters
Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks Reuters
July 9, 2026Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit - Reuters
Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit Reuters
July 8, 2026Rashford dilemma for Man Utd - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United are in a quandary over Marcus Rashford's future, Arsenal and Tottenham eye Antonio Nusa, Barcelona shortlist Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more.
July 8, 2026Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.
July 8, 2026Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
July 8, 2026ResMed to sell software business MatrixCare for $490 million - Reuters
ResMed to sell software business MatrixCare for $490 million Reuters
July 7, 2026Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says - Reuters
Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says Reuters
July 7, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study Reuters
July 7, 2026Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China's Pacific missile test - Reuters
Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China's Pacific missile test Reuters
July 7, 2026Australian shares little changed as gold miners, consumer stocks drag - Reuters
Australian shares little changed as gold miners, consumer stocks drag Reuters
July 7, 2026Paolini 'superpower' guides Italian past Eala into last eight
Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
July 6, 2026Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.
July 6, 2026China preparing South Pacific missile test, Australian media report - Reuters
China preparing South Pacific missile test, Australian media report Reuters
July 6, 2026Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark - Reuters
Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark Reuters
July 6, 2026Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia's Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak - Reuters
Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia's Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak Reuters
July 4, 2026Australia welcomes draft UNESCO decision to keep Great Barrier Reef off danger list - Reuters
Australia welcomes draft UNESCO decision to keep Great Barrier Reef off danger list Reuters
July 4, 2026Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16
Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.
July 3, 2026Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win - Reuters
Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win Reuters
July 3, 2026Australia clears Sportsbet after anti-money laundering remediation - Reuters
Australia clears Sportsbet after anti-money laundering remediation Reuters
July 3, 2026Impatient Popovic confident Australia can make history against Egypt - Reuters
Impatient Popovic confident Australia can make history against Egypt Reuters
July 3, 2026Sciver-Brunt stars as England beat SA to reach World Cup final
England recover from an early loss of wickets to fight back and comfortably beat South Africa by 40 runs at The Oval, to book their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, where they'll face the six-time champions Australia at Lord's.
July 2, 2026Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final
England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.
July 2, 2026'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
July 2, 2026Australia trade swings to $2.1 billion deficit in May, largest since 2015 - Reuters
Australia trade swings to $2.1 billion deficit in May, largest since 2015 Reuters
July 2, 2026Australia weighs break-up of Big Four accounting firms after scandals - Reuters
Australia weighs break-up of Big Four accounting firms after scandals Reuters
July 1, 2026Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law
June 30, 2026Stocks surge in stellar quarter; dollar hits gold and yen - Reuters
Stocks surge in stellar quarter; dollar hits gold and yen Reuters
June 30, 2026Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning' - Reuters
Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning' Reuters
June 30, 2026Thai Airways employee arrested in Australia after heroin found in bags - Reuters
Thai Airways employee arrested in Australia after heroin found in bags Reuters
June 30, 2026Australia's young gun Herrington hopes for Salah test at World Cup - Reuters
Australia's young gun Herrington hopes for Salah test at World Cup Reuters
June 29, 2026Australian energy exploration hits 10-year high in hunt for gas - Reuters
Australian energy exploration hits 10-year high in hunt for gas Reuters
June 29, 2026Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia - Reuters
Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia Reuters
June 28, 2026Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested - Reuters
Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested Reuters
June 28, 2026Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms - Reuters
Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms Reuters
June 27, 2026Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.
June 26, 2026After goals galore at World Cup, Paraguay and Australia serve up a snoozefest - Reuters
After goals galore at World Cup, Paraguay and Australia serve up a snoozefest Reuters
June 26, 2026Australia reach World Cup knockout phase after goalless draw with Paraguay - Reuters
Australia reach World Cup knockout phase after goalless draw with Paraguay Reuters
June 26, 2026Fintech Airwallex secures $320 million in new funding round at $11 billion valuation - Reuters
Fintech Airwallex secures $320 million in new funding round at $11 billion valuation Reuters
June 26, 2026Australia considers tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens - Reuters
Australia considers tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens Reuters
June 26, 2026Australia make six changes for Paraguay World Cup clash - Reuters
Australia make six changes for Paraguay World Cup clash Reuters
June 26, 2026US approves potential $250 million sale of fighter jet training to Australia - Reuters
US approves potential $250 million sale of fighter jet training to Australia Reuters
June 25, 2026How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.
June 25, 2026Australia's security environment degrading, spy chief warns - Reuters
Australia's security environment degrading, spy chief warns Reuters
June 25, 2026Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup
Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including run-scoring records, curious tactics and more scoops than ever.
June 24, 2026French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.
June 24, 2026Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats - Reuters
Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats Reuters
June 24, 2026Second Australian state reports bird flu case; Papua New Guinea blocks poultry imports - Reuters
Second Australian state reports bird flu case; Papua New Guinea blocks poultry imports Reuters
June 24, 2026Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says - Reuters
Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says Reuters
June 23, 2026Red Roses stars in line for £100k to retain World Cup
The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.
June 23, 2026KPMG Australia's chairman and two partners resign as audit scandal widens - Reuters
KPMG Australia's chairman and two partners resign as audit scandal widens Reuters
June 23, 2026Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
June 23, 2026Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
June 23, 2026'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber risk - Reuters
'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber risk Reuters
June 22, 2026WiseTech shares tumble on news reports police are investigating founder White - Reuters
WiseTech shares tumble on news reports police are investigating founder White Reuters
June 22, 2026Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada in record $1.7 billion deal - Reuters
Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada in record $1.7 billion deal Reuters
June 22, 2026Police seize $572 million cocaine in Australia's biggest haul - Reuters
Police seize $572 million cocaine in Australia's biggest haul Reuters
June 22, 2026Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad
A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.
June 21, 2026Who needs what to qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals?
As the group stages of the Women's T20 World Cup reaches the final week, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the semi-finals.
June 21, 2026Australia extends fuel excise relief to ease household cost pressures - Reuters
Australia extends fuel excise relief to ease household cost pressures Reuters
June 21, 2026Oh, brother! The sibling rivals lining up for different World Cup teams
Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.
June 20, 2026China's May refined oil exports rise from April under restrictions, Australia receives agreed volume - Reuters
China's May refined oil exports rise from April under restrictions, Australia receives agreed volume Reuters
June 20, 2026Watch: World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round
US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.
June 20, 2026Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu as virus reaches every continent
Australia was previously the only continent where the H5N1 bird flu strain had not yet been found.
June 20, 2026Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case - Reuters
Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case Reuters
June 20, 2026The Super Bowl winner's son stepping into spotlight with USA
Alex Freeman is stepping out of the shadows of his Super Bowl-winning father to forge his own path in football.
June 19, 2026US advance to World Cup round of 32 with dominant 2-0 win over Australia - Reuters
US advance to World Cup round of 32 with dominant 2-0 win over Australia Reuters
June 19, 2026Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything
Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.
June 19, 2026Pulisic out injured for US against Australia - Reuters
Pulisic out injured for US against Australia Reuters
June 19, 2026Who's the Bos? - meet 2026 World Cup's fastest player
Fifa’s sprint data has revealed Australia’s Jordan Bos as the fastest player at World Cup 2026, capping a remarkable rise for the Feyenoord defender
June 19, 2026Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case - Reuters
Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case Reuters
June 19, 2026KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused - Reuters
KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused Reuters
June 19, 2026Pulisic a doubt for US match against Australia - Reuters
Pulisic a doubt for US match against Australia Reuters
June 19, 2026The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.
June 18, 2026Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
June 18, 2026Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.
June 18, 2026Australia players plot downfall of club-mate and US goalkeeper Freese - Reuters
Australia players plot downfall of club-mate and US goalkeeper Freese Reuters
June 17, 2026Fery makes Queen's quarters with 'best-ever' result
British number five Arthur Fery produces a superb display to beat Adrian Mannarino and keep home hopes alive in the HSBC Championships at Queen's.
June 17, 2026Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson says multiculturalism has failed - Reuters
Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson says multiculturalism has failed Reuters
June 17, 2026Qantas to announce first route for ultra-long-haul 'Project Sunrise' flights - Reuters
Qantas to announce first route for ultra-long-haul 'Project Sunrise' flights Reuters
June 16, 2026Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq - Reuters
Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq Reuters
June 16, 2026Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
June 16, 2026Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
June 15, 2026VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
June 15, 2026Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
June 15, 2026Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
June 15, 2026Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.
June 15, 2026From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access - Reuters
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access Reuters
June 15, 2026Australia stun Turkey with defensive masterclass at World Cup - Reuters
Australia stun Turkey with defensive masterclass at World Cup Reuters
June 14, 2026Turkey have time to recover from chastening Australia defeat, coach says - Reuters
Turkey have time to recover from chastening Australia defeat, coach says Reuters
June 14, 2026Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage - Reuters
Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage Reuters
June 14, 2026Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs - Reuters
Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs Reuters
June 14, 2026Why is football called 'soccer' in the US and Canada?
Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.
June 13, 2026Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
June 13, 2026Turkey's long World Cup wait set to end with Australia showdown - Reuters
Turkey's long World Cup wait set to end with Australia showdown Reuters
June 13, 2026Australia look to defy expectations against Turkey in their World Cup opener - Reuters
Australia look to defy expectations against Turkey in their World Cup opener Reuters
June 13, 2026Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
June 12, 2026World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony
The opening games in Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday include star-studded performances.
June 12, 2026'Amazing' toy scanner eases children's MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
June 12, 2026Have you been mis-sold car finance?
Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.
June 12, 2026Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
June 11, 2026El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
June 11, 2026Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms
The bill includes sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online and would create a regulator.
June 10, 2026Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.
June 10, 2026BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide - Reuters
BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide Reuters
June 10, 2026UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful".
June 9, 2026What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
June 9, 2026Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
June 8, 2026From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access - Reuters
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access Reuters
June 8, 2026At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
June 8, 2026Workers to escalate strike at Inpex's Ichthys LNG sites after talks fail - Reuters
Workers to escalate strike at Inpex's Ichthys LNG sites after talks fail Reuters
June 8, 2026T20 Blast round-up: Webster hits ton as Warwickshire claim first win
Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.
June 7, 2026Village solar system model shows planets and stars
How a Kent village created a scale model of the solar system to help people understand space.
June 7, 2026US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security - Reuters
US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security Reuters
June 5, 2026Australia's AirTrunk to invest $30 billion in India by 2030 - Reuters
Australia's AirTrunk to invest $30 billion in India by 2030 Reuters
June 5, 2026Australian 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.
June 2, 2026'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
May 30, 2026US, 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.
May 30, 2026Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State
Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months.
May 28, 2026Australia 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.
May 28, 2026AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive - Reuters
AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive Reuters
May 27, 2026Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals - Reuters
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals Reuters
May 26, 2026Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.
May 22, 2026US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says - Reuters
US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says Reuters
May 22, 2026Elon 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.
May 21, 2026Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise - Reuters
Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise Reuters
May 21, 2026Australia's property tax overhaul unpopular with voters, polls show - Reuters
Australia's property tax overhaul unpopular with voters, polls show Reuters
May 18, 2026Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case
Roxanne Tickle has been awarded AU$40,000 in damages for being kicked off the Giggle for Girls app.
May 15, 2026Australian judge criticises Tesla for 'gobsmacking' slow progress in class action lawsuit - Reuters
Australian judge criticises Tesla for 'gobsmacking' slow progress in class action lawsuit Reuters
May 15, 2026From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access - Reuters
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access Reuters
May 13, 2026Trump Organization drops plan for first Australian skyscraper, blames partner - Reuters
Trump Organization drops plan for first Australian skyscraper, blames partner Reuters
May 13, 2026Australia 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.
May 12, 2026Australia unveils changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax - Reuters
Australia unveils changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax Reuters
May 12, 2026Australia to offer one-year grace period for housing, investment tax changes, AFR reports - Reuters
Australia to offer one-year grace period for housing, investment tax changes, AFR reports Reuters
May 10, 2026Return 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.
May 8, 2026Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes
The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.
May 8, 2026Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.
May 7, 2026Who 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.
May 7, 2026Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria
Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.
May 7, 2026New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates - Reuters
New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates Reuters
May 6, 2026Gas 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.
May 6, 2026IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says
The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.
May 6, 2026Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home - Reuters
Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home Reuters
May 6, 2026Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Byrne nominated for Tony Awards
Harry Potter star Radcliffe and Oscar nominee Byrne have now been recognised for their theatre work.
May 5, 2026Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes - Reuters
Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes Reuters
May 5, 2026Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
May 5, 2026Australia's ALS restores most services after cyber incident; data impact under review - Reuters
Australia's ALS restores most services after cyber incident; data impact under review Reuters
May 4, 2026Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?
For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.
May 1, 2026Iran deadline, shutdown over and Australia Indigenous clashes - Reuters
Iran deadline, shutdown over and Australia Indigenous clashes Reuters
May 1, 2026Protesters clash with Australian police after suspected killer of Indigenous girl arrested - Reuters
Protesters clash with Australian police after suspected killer of Indigenous girl arrested Reuters
April 30, 2026Atlassian lifts annual revenue forecast as AI features, enterprise sales boost growth - Reuters
Atlassian lifts annual revenue forecast as AI features, enterprise sales boost growth Reuters
April 30, 2026What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court?
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.
April 28, 2026Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals - Reuters
Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals Reuters
April 28, 2026DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error - Reuters
DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error Reuters
April 24, 2026Why 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.
April 24, 2026Australia government working with Anthropic over cybersecurity vulnerabilities - Reuters
Australia government working with Anthropic over cybersecurity vulnerabilities Reuters
April 23, 2026Microsoft to invest $18 billion in Australia in AI push - Reuters
Microsoft to invest $18 billion in Australia in AI push Reuters
April 23, 2026Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push - Reuters
Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push Reuters
April 22, 2026BHP beats iron ore output estimates, settles China dispute; shares rise - Reuters
BHP beats iron ore output estimates, settles China dispute; shares rise Reuters
April 21, 2026Australia's Lynas logs sharp growth in third-quarter revenue, flags strong demand - Reuters
Australia's Lynas logs sharp growth in third-quarter revenue, flags strong demand Reuters
April 20, 2026Actor Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts - Reuters
Actor Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts Reuters
April 20, 2026Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
April 20, 2026National Australia Bank flags $503 million impairment hit on Mideast volatility - Reuters
National Australia Bank flags $503 million impairment hit on Mideast volatility Reuters
April 20, 2026Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
April 19, 2026Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes - Reuters
Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes Reuters
April 19, 2026Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
April 18, 2026Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal - Reuters
Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal Reuters
April 18, 2026Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future
The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.
April 17, 2026'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies
The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.
April 16, 2026Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.
April 16, 2026Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case
The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.
April 15, 2026Watch: 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.
April 14, 2026Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war - Reuters
Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war Reuters
April 14, 2026Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour
It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.
April 14, 2026Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time - Reuters
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time Reuters
April 13, 2026Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion - Reuters
Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion Reuters
April 12, 2026The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
April 11, 2026He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.
April 8, 2026Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses Australia extradition battle
Adriana Rivas moved from Chile to Australia in the 1970s, working there as a nanny and cleaner.
April 7, 2026Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
April 7, 2026Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound
Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.
April 6, 2026Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.
April 4, 2026Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive
Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.
April 3, 2026Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', says Australia's PM
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war.
April 1, 2026Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis - Reuters
Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis Reuters
April 1, 2026'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive
The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".
March 31, 2026Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
March 31, 2026Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman
The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.
March 30, 2026Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding
Freeman has been wanted since the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah in August.
March 30, 2026How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end
Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.
March 30, 2026Australia LNG disruptions continue after Narelle, thousands without power - Reuters
Australia LNG disruptions continue after Narelle, thousands without power Reuters
March 29, 2026Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.
March 27, 2026Australia's Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy - Reuters
Australia's Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy Reuters
March 25, 2026Graffiti conviction for Australian woman who stuck googly eyes on sculpture
The woman had taken MDMA and three litres of vodka when she vandalised the piece nicknamed Blue Blob.
March 25, 2026Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years
Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
March 25, 2026South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says - Reuters
South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says Reuters
March 25, 2026Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years - Reuters
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years Reuters
March 25, 2026Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54
The TV dating coach's husband says she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".
March 24, 2026Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
March 24, 2026EU enters 'last mile' of trade deal negotiations with Australia - Reuters
EU enters 'last mile' of trade deal negotiations with Australia Reuters
March 23, 2026Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
March 23, 2026As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
March 20, 2026Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
March 17, 2026Australia's Lynas inks US rare earth oxide supply deal - Reuters
Australia's Lynas inks US rare earth oxide supply deal Reuters
March 15, 2026One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban - Reuters
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban Reuters
March 13, 2026Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.
March 13, 2026Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.
March 12, 2026Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry
The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.
March 11, 2026Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum
Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.
March 11, 2026Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.
March 11, 2026Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night after losing their Sunday game in the Asian Cup.
March 10, 2026Australia urged to protect Iran women's football team as they prepare to fly home
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
March 9, 2026Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws
Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.
March 9, 2026Australians reach for VPNs, find porn sites blocked as online age-restrictions take effect - Reuters
Australians reach for VPNs, find porn sites blocked as online age-restrictions take effect Reuters
March 9, 2026Europe now world's biggest arms importer, think tank says - Reuters
Europe now world's biggest arms importer, think tank says Reuters
March 8, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Verstappen crashes out in first qualifying session in Australia - Reuters
Verstappen crashes out in first qualifying session in Australia Reuters
March 7, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership
The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.
March 6, 2026Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.
March 6, 2026Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season - Reuters
Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season Reuters
March 5, 2026Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament
The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.
March 5, 2026Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says - Reuters
Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says Reuters
March 4, 2026Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.
March 4, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters
March 3, 2026Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base - Reuters
Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base Reuters
March 3, 2026Australia rules out military role in Iran conflict - Reuters
Australia rules out military role in Iran conflict Reuters
March 2, 2026'Obnoxious' AI chatbot talked about its mother, customers say
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths tweaks its AI-powered assistant after users said it gave them the "ick".
February 27, 2026Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip - Reuters
Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip Reuters
February 27, 2026Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip
The latest assessment marks a shift after Canada accused India in 2023 of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist on its soil.
February 26, 2026Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
February 26, 2026Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban - Reuters
Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban Reuters
February 26, 2026Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".
February 26, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.
February 25, 2026Australia police make arrests over alleged murder of grandfather mistakenly kidnapped
Police have said 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the alleged crime.
February 25, 2026Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat - Reuters
Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat Reuters
February 25, 2026Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation - Reuters
Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation Reuters
February 25, 2026Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike - Reuters
Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike Reuters
February 25, 2026Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.
February 25, 2026Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
February 24, 2026Australia's Woolworths tops profit forecasts after cutting prices; shares surge - Reuters
Australia's Woolworths tops profit forecasts after cutting prices; shares surge Reuters
February 24, 2026Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on US
The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington.
February 23, 2026Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
February 23, 2026Exclusive: Volvo Cars to recall 40,000 electric SUVs over battery fire risk - Reuters
Exclusive: Volvo Cars to recall 40,000 electric SUVs over battery fire risk Reuters
February 23, 2026Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan - Reuters
Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan Reuters
February 23, 2026Trump Organization signs deal for first Australian skyscraper - Reuters
Trump Organization signs deal for first Australian skyscraper Reuters
February 23, 2026Digital bank Starling partners with New Zealand's SBS Bank in latest overseas software deal - Reuters
Digital bank Starling partners with New Zealand's SBS Bank in latest overseas software deal Reuters
February 23, 2026Australian prosecutors consider reopening British girl's cold case disappearance
Cheryl Grimmer's family have been petitioning police to consider the new evidence they say they've found.
February 23, 2026Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult - Reuters
Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult Reuters
February 23, 2026DAE Capital nears deal to buy aircraft leasing firm Macquarie Airfinance, sources say - Reuters
DAE Capital nears deal to buy aircraft leasing firm Macquarie Airfinance, sources say Reuters
February 22, 2026The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.
February 22, 2026Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy - Reuters
Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy Reuters
February 22, 2026Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp - Reuters
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp Reuters
February 21, 2026Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
February 21, 2026Owners recount panic after wolfdog Nazgul gatecrashes sprint at Olympics - Reuters
Owners recount panic after wolfdog Nazgul gatecrashes sprint at Olympics Reuters
February 20, 2026UK to consider removing Andrew from royal succession line, official says - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Lions tour 'no excuse' for loss of form - Furlong
Ireland tight-head prop Tadhg Furlong feels it is "much of an excuse" for players to use last summer's the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia as a reason for any dip in form.
February 20, 2026Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment
The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.
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