Australia’s frigate passed through the Taiwan Strait, sparking Chinese surveillance and diplomatic objections.

A defamation case against Australian writer Murray Hunter in Thailand was dropped after Malaysia’s MCMC withdrew charges following a settlement.

Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah headlines the 2026 Sydney Writers' Festival despite controversy over her past remarks on Israel, drawing sold-out crowds and reigniting debates on free speech and cultural safety.

One Nation surges to 41% in Queensland, overtaking Labor, driven by national issues and protest voting.

Australian para-athlete Paul Nunnari stunned judges with a daring aerial silk act from his wheelchair, earning a golden buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent 2026.

JB Hi-Fi's profit rose 7.1% to A$305.8M in six months to Dec 2025, driven by strong tech sales in Australia and New Zealand.

Pauline Hanson partially retracted her "no good Muslims" remark, clarifying she meant extremist ideologies, not Muslims overall, sparking debate on free speech and tolerance.

Indian Army Chief’s visit to Australia strengthened defence ties through talks on security and joint exercises.

India's hockey team plays Spain and Australia in Hobart to rebuild after weak performance.

A 34-year-old Australian man pleaded guilty to inciting racial hatred after a neo-Nazi speech at a Sydney rally.