Severe storms in Australia and New Zealand caused $1.3 billion in Suncorp insurance payouts, exceeding expectations by $453 million.

HUB24's net profit surged 70% in FY2026, driven by record platform inflows and rising superannuation switching, leading to a higher dividend and share surge.

A Melbourne man faces trial for allegedly raping a grandmother over 40 years ago, with court proceedings based on decades-old evidence.

Australia Post halted its $5M uniform rollout after workers suffered sunburn and embarrassment from see-through, ineffective shirts.

A Sydney man was charged with terrorism offences after extremist material was found on a phone during a 2025 traffic stop, under a new federal law.

Google launches AI tool Photoshoot for small businesses to create professional product images using brand-specific templates and text prompts.

The Museum of Chinese in Australia opened in Sydney on February 22, 2026, honoring Chinese Australians' contributions to the nation’s identity and history.

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker won the 2026 Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording for “End of Summer” but missed the ceremony, learning of the win late via messages.

Australia may ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate laws, citing its call for a global caliphate and praise of Hamas’s attack.

Indian-origin candidate Deepa Mathew condemns South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas' remark linking immigrants solely to elder care as dehumanizing.