Australia’s social media ban for minors failed to boost safety, pushing teens to riskier platforms and sparking backlash over overreach.

Asian markets mostly fell Monday amid U.S. trade tensions, while U.S. markets dipped slightly despite tech support.

Prime Minister Albanese honored victims of the 2023 Bondi attacks during a solemn parliamentary tribute on their third anniversary.

SXSW Sydney won’t return in 2026 after three years, despite growth, due to global market challenges.

A major bushfire near Tooperang, Australia, burned 650+ hectares, destroyed three structures, and prompted evacuations, with no injuries reported.

A woman died and a man was injured when a tree branch struck her car during severe storms in Australia on January 17, 2026.

Daria Kasatkina, now an Australian citizen, plays her first Australian Open as a home player, while Emma Raducanu struggles with scheduling and recovery ahead of her late-night match.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas faces defamation threat after criticizing author Randa Abdel-Fattah's removal from Writers’ Week, sparking event cancellation.

One Nation overtakes Coalition in Australian polling, fueled by terror attack and migration concerns.

Novak Djokovic, 39, returns to the 2026 Australian Open chasing his 11th title and 25th Grand Slam to surpass Margaret Court’s record.