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Three people, including a child, are missing after bushfires tore through parts of Victoria under “catastrophic” conditions, destroying homes and forcing emergency warnings across south-eastern ...

RBA raised rates to 4.35%, extending its tightening cycle amid persistent inflation. Inflation data stayed elevated, reinforcing expectations for continued policy tightening. Strong growth data ...

Australia became the first country to enforce a nationwide under-16 social media ban as global regulators watch closely. Platforms face tough age checks amid privacy fears, unreliable tech, and ...

A new study by Australia’s internet regulator has revealed that more than eight in 10 young Australian teens and preteens are continuing to use social media platforms despite the government’s ...

HMAS Stalwart (A304) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with HMAS Canberra (L02) off the coast of Australia in September 2025. Australian Defense photo Australia will increase its defense spending by $37 ...