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

Tim Picton, 36, died Jan. 19, 2026, from injuries sustained in a Dec. 27, 2025, "coward punch" attack outside a Perth nightclub.

Former Aussie cricketer Damien Martyn survives near-fatal meningitis, credited recovery to support and medical care.

A man accused of a $3.6M NDIS fraud was granted strict bail amid safety concerns.

Australia’s toughened traffic crackdown over Australia Day 2026 led to no fatalities but many citations.

A threatening letter targeting minorities and politicians was found at a Sydney mosque, prompting a terrorism investigation and national condemnation.

New South Wales proposes laws banning hot-car dog exposure and prong collars, with up to one year in jail and $44,000 fines.

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the 2026 Australian Open by defeating Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-2.

Nationals MPs leave coalition over policy and leadership disputes, deepening internal rifts.

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