Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
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bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Alan Jones trial: complainant wants to ‘humiliate’ broadcaster by revealing intimate details of alleged assaults, defence tells court
Barrister alleges ‘account of penis wiggling is an attempt to humiliate’ broadcaster who has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touchingFollow our Australia news live blog
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theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Man dies after suspected dog attack at rural property in outer Sydney
Police say body of 23-year-old found at Eschol Park property with significant injuries, indicating he may have been attacked before deathFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our b
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theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Australia news live: Surge in EV demand and fuel diplomacy push send trade surplus to nine-year low
Jump in imports narrowed Australia’s goods trade surplus to $1.1bn in June quarter. Follow today’s news liveFormer ABC executive says Race Around the World clip about Rinehart not a breach, but worthy
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theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia
Bob Montgomery died unexpectedly just a day after finishing what he had called 'One Last Ride'.
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bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests
A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.
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bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Most Australian teens still online three months after under-16 ban
The Australian government has defended the ban after a report concluded most teenagers had found ways to get around it.
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aljazeera.com
01.08.2026
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The rapper had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after performing in Perth in 2024.
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bbc.co.uk
31.07.2026
Australian court rejects racial discrimination appeal by Pauline Hanson
Court upholds earlier ruling that a post directed at Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi was unlawful.
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aljazeera.com
27.07.2026
Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.
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bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson
One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
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bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
Meghan calls Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance
The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.
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bbc.co.uk
26.07.2026
South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal
A record 19th medal took South Africa's Chad le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England.
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aljazeera.com
25.07.2026
Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges
Cristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside drug test in Sydney.
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aljazeera.com
24.07.2026
Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
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bbc.co.uk
22.07.2026
France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children
France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket bans.
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aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergies caused by tick bites
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
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bbc.co.uk
20.07.2026
Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
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bbc.co.uk
17.07.2026
Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
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bbc.co.uk
14.07.2026
How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia
The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.
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bbc.co.uk
12.07.2026