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Scientists have sounded the alarm after spotting signs of the deadly H5 strain of bird flu in elephant seals on Heard Island, a remote Australian sub-Antarctic territory. If confirmed, this will mark

The Australian Poweroos, Australia’s national women’s rugby league team, have built a reputation for resilience, skill, and teamwork on the international stage. Their strategic gameplay, physical strength, and determination have made them

In October 2025, a video involving Australian cricketers allegedly mocking India’s no-handshake policy during the Asia Cup became a major point of discussion in international cricket. The video, which was later removed

John “Big John” Fisher, a British social media personality known for his lively food reviews and the catchphrase “bosh,” has become the focus of a visa controversy in Australia. The 52-year-old was

Introduction The Australian government launched the Closing the Gap initiative in 2008. Its main goal is to reduce disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in critical areas such as health, education, and

A remark that set off political shockwaves The sparks flew when Senator Lidia Thorpe, speaking at a pro-Palestinian rally in Melbourne, declared: “If I have to burn down Parliament House to make

In a charming and illuminating video, The Guardian brings together a comedian and a birdwatching champion to answer a deceptively simple question: How do you even birdwatch? The short film offers pointers,

A heated exchange unfolded at the White House when U.S. President Donald Trump sharply rebuked John Lyons, the Americas Editor for ABC’s Four Corners program. Trump accused the Australian journalist of “hurting

Australia’s government has moved forward with a bold yet controversial proposal: banning children under 16 from holding accounts on major social media platforms. The initiative, aimed at protecting minors from online harm,

Australia—once declared free of endemic measles—has seen a worrying uptick in infections in 2025. As of October 7, Australia has recorded 133 measles cases this year. That compares with 57 cases in