Big tech companies will have to pay to publish Australian news content under new laws
Australia has passed a law requiring major tech platforms such as Google and Meta to strike deals with Australian news publishers or pay a levy on their advertising revenue.
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npr.org
21.08.2026
Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom
Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoy
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal
Australia is grappling with rising cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza
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independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Starc takes 10 as Australia hand Bangladesh innings defeat in second Test
Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
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aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Australia’s capital to join gun buyback after deadly Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test
Left-armers star in wicket bonanza as Australia take 101-run lead over Bangladesh on first day of the second Test.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workersBritain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Australian hiker's body recovered - as officials apologise for wrongly reporting she was alive
The body of an 18-year-old hiker has been recovered from the Australian bush, a day after authorities incorrectly announced she had been found alive.
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news.sky.com
21.08.2026
Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’Australian police have charged a man who allegedly joined the Ukrain
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
British YouTuber to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
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news.sky.com
21.08.2026
Australia 'outraged' over Israel decision to close probe into aid worker killings
Australia's top diplomat Penny Wong on Thursday said relations with Israel were "difficult" after it dropped a probe into the killing of aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom and her colleagues in Gaza.
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france24.com
20.08.2026
Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case
Australia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Japan, Indonesia, Australia defense chiefs hold first-ever trilateral talks
The three agreed to promote defense cooperation, just weeks after Jakarta reached a deal with Beijing to boost military ties following joint naval drills east of Taiwan.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Productivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST
Commissioner Angela Jackson also said it was ‘disappointing’ that Anthony Albanese had ruled out changes to Western Australia’s GST arrangements
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Australia news live: man charged after allegedly stabbing woman with scissors in Melbourne
Woman and her son, who was allegedly punched, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday. Follow updates live
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to dodge upcoming rules, experts say
Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water use ustra
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover
Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
eHarmony deceived Australian customers with ‘subscription traps’ that cost hundreds of dollars, court finds
Australian consumer watchdog says it received hundreds of complaints about the US-based dating site and its memberships l, free app or daily
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
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bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026