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Bondi Beach mass shooting: 10 killed, many injured

Hundreds of people were gathered at Jewish event when gunshots were heard

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Armed police work at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025.

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Australia social media ban a wake-up call for all

Australia forces the world to confront what screens are stealing from the next generation

Students look at their phones in Melbourne on November 28, 2024 ahead of Australia's ban on children under 16 from accessing social media.

Australia PM makes pitch on eve of social media ban

Social media platforms will face heavy penalties if they fail to weed out under-16 users

A schoolboy looks at his phone in Melbourne on November 27, 2024 as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media with claims social media platforms have been tarnished by cyberbullying, the spread of illegal content, and election-meddling claims.

Australia close in on win after England’s late collapse

Mitchell Starc’s 77 and a clutch bowling display push hosts into a dominant position

Australia’s Mitchell Starc (C) appeals successfully with team mates to dismiss England’s Joe Root (2nd R) on day three of the second Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 6, 2025.

Australian PM becomes first ever to marry in office

The pair wrote their own vows and their dog Toto was the ring bearer

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon stand together during their wedding ceremony in Canberra on November 29, 2025.

Rights group challenges Australia social media ban

From December 10, Australia will force platforms to remove all users under the age of 16

A file photo taken on November 28, 2024 shows young people looking at their phones in Melbourne as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media.

Australia Senator Hanson suspended for wearing burqa

Hanson accused of performing disrespectful stunt over bill on banning burqa

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wears a burqa in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

Head's ton powers Australia to victory in Ashes opener

Chasing 205 to win, Head slammed 123 as the hosts romped home on day two by eight wickets

Australia's Travis Head celebrates his century on day two of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth, on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco dies at 28

Greco dies at Adelaide home following sudden medical episode, family confirms

Greco, who had cerebral palsy, initially competed in track-and-field before turning to cycling in 2018

Australia: Asbestos alert forces closure of 69 schools

Coloured play sand recalled over contamination fears, with air testing underway

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) described the likelihood of the asbestos becoming airborne or fine enough to inhale as “low”, but authorities are taking precautionary action. Illustrative image.

Australia’s new student visa rule from Nov 14

New Ministerial Direction 115 reshapes visa processing, with implications for students

India is one of Australia’s biggest student source countries, with over 120,000 Indian students already studying Down Under. Illustrative image.

Australian scientists discover new ‘lucifer’ bee

Bee with ‘little horns on face’ discovered while surveying endangered wildflower

The discovery of a new bee has raised hopes about the number of undiscovered species that could still be out there.

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