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Taiwan warns Australia about ‘hidden’ Chinese agenda

Beijing is pursuing a “divide and conquer” strategy as it cultivates ties with Canberra, Taipei’s envoy has claimed. Taiwan has warned Australia to be wary...

RWC 2023: Australia 15 – 22 Fiji

Fiji have beaten Australia in their Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool C match today at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in St. Etienne. https://youtu.be/IJlB2ZrYvCQ?si=EEQ19nSq9mpxCfUM

Australian workers extend gas strike

The stoppage had previously sent EU gas prices surging by 12%. Australia’s Offshore Alliance union continued the rolling 24-hour stoppages at Chevron’s liquefied natural gas...

This arrogant multimillionaire is spoiling for a class war

Tim Gurner’s claim that workers are paid too much and unemployment should rise sound exactly like a caricature from Das Kapital. Tim Gurner, founder of...

RWC: Australia 35 -15 Georgia

The Wallabies have beaten Georgia in the RWC 2023 pool match at the Stade de France, St. Denis. https://youtu.be/vhEImvdp_Cc?si=UyQjAGnGdL3HDQBX

Three dead in US military helicopter crash in Australia

Five wounded American marines were taken to the hospital in serious condition, the local authorities have said. A US military helicopter with 23 American marines...

Australia’s Misinfo Bill Paves Way for Soviet-Style Censorship

The Australian Government’s proposed new laws to crack down on misinformation and disinformation have drawn intense criticism for their potential to restrict free expression...

FIFA WWC: Sweden 2 – 0 Australia

Sweden have beaten Australia 2-0 in their FIFA Women's World Cup 3rd place playoff this evening. https://youtu.be/uLkc4qwUoeE

Shock selections in Wallabies RWC 2023 squad

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Co-captain Michael...

Pentagon eyeing Australia as missile testing ground

Washington isn’t the first foreign power to use the country as a firing range. The US could test its hypersonic missiles in Australia, Army Secretary...

Police bust global paedophile ring after fatal FBI shooting

Illicit material was shared through a “technologically sophisticated” network, the Australian authorities have said. At least 98 people have been arrested in the US and...

‘Broken election promise’: Labor votes against Australian COVID inquiry

A motion put forward by the United Australian Party (UAP) to hold an inquiry into COVID was narrowly defeated 28-29 in the Senate. UAP Senator...

Aussie Cossack: Australian government at war with its own people

Australia has lost its independence and has morphed into a tool of Washington's foreign proxy hybrid wars against Russia and China, Australian political activist...

Four crew missing after Australian chopper crashes during military drill

The exercise was part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, which includes over 30,000 troops and is the largest-ever joint military exercise between Australia and...

Renewable energy? Old wind turbines left to ‘rot’ in Australian wilderness

A wind turbine graveyard has been discovered in North Queensland. Nick Cater of the Menzies Research Centre filmed the discovery, in which dozens of discarded...

Australia ‘lucky’ to be colonized by British – former PM

London’s rule over the nation was “infinitely more successful” than similar attempts by other European countries, John Howard has said. John Howard, who served as...

Cardiac related medical events ‘almost doubled’ during jab roll-out – South Australian senator

South Australian Senator Alex Antic presented evidence obtained under the Freedom of Information Act to the State's parliament recently. Speaking in the State House, Antic...

Sale of US nuclear submarines to Australia stalled

The nuclear-powered subs are set to be transferred to Canberra as part of the three-way AUKUS pact. Republican lawmakers have blocked a plan to fast-track...

‘Mermaid Alien’ carcass found on Queensland beach stumps observers

A mysterious pile of bones and flesh recently spotted on a beach in eastern Australia has experts scratching their heads. Observers online have taken to...

Donated Australian military equipment to Ukraine ‘worse than useless’

Australia announced an AUD $110 million (USD $74 million) military aid package to Ukraine this week including 28 M113 armored vehicles, 28 MAN 40M...

Will Australian military top brass go to the Hague for Afghanistan war crimes?

An ex-military senator has requested an International Criminal Court inquiry into high-ranking officers’ responsibility for atrocities. The ongoing scrutiny of the conduct of Australian Defence...

Shane Warne would be alive today ‘if it were not for COVID vaccines’ says best mate

Former English international Dimitri Mascarenhas said the legendary Australian cricketer was his best mate. Warne was found unresponsive in a Thai hotel room in March...

Australian ‘war hero’ ordered killing of elderly Afghan – media

Ben Roberts-Smith was found in a recent civil defamation trial to have committed an array of war crimes. Australian SAS serviceman Ben Roberts-Smith, who was...

Judge finds Australian war hero to be a war criminal

Canberra’s most-decorated living soldier loses the “defamation case of the century” over alleged murder of Afghan civilians. Yesterday Justice Anthony Besanko handed down his ruling...

Woman lost in Australian wilderness survives on wine

Lillian Ip’s car became stuck in mud after taking a wrong turn in the outback. Australian woman Lillian Ip, 48, survived for five days deep...

Australian military not ‘fit for purpose’ – government review

Canberra is set to adapt its military assets amid ongoing US-China tension. A comprehensive assessment of Australia’s defense forces has found that the country’s military...

Australia to offer new citizenship pathway to kiwis living across the ditch

The new pathway will be available to eligible NZ citizens who have lived in Australia for more than four years. Estimates put the number of...

Australian MPs call on US Attorney-General to stop Assange extradition

48 Australian politicians signed an open letter to Merrick Garland. This follows a similar letter last week signed by 30 British parliamentarians. The 48 Australian MPs...

Former Aussie league star Jarryd Hayne found guilty of sexual assault

A sentencing date has yet to be set. The verdict was reached late yesterday after the jury deliberated for more than a week. It was...

The first Australian soldier has been charged over Afghanistan war crimes, but those ultimately responsible remain in command

The murder allegation could be the start of a lengthy string of trials, which is unlikely to ever reach the top brass. Earlier this week,...

Notorious Australian Neo-Nazi joins Ukrainian army

Canberra had tried but failed to prevent the violent criminal with deep neo-Nazi ties from traveling to Ukraine, local media report. Daniel Newman, a far-right...

Prime Ministers’ meeting reaffirms close trans-Tasman relationship

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday held their first bilateral meeting in Canberra. It was Chris Hipkins’ first overseas visit...

Watch: Major blaze hits Buddhist temple in Australia

Dozens of firefighters have been deployed to the popular place of worship in Melbourne. A Buddhist temple in Melbourne, Australia was completely engulfed by a...

Australia snubs new king

New $5 bill won’t feature the visage of Charles III in favour of “indigenous” design. The central bank of Australia announced on Thursday that the...

Endangered Aussie animal may be mating itself to death – study

Male northern quolls rest a third as long as females, who live up to four times longer. The endangered male northern quoll, an Australian marsupial,...

Lost radioactive capsule recovered in Australia after six-day search

The capsule fell off a Rio Tinto contractor's truck between January 10 and 16. The loss was only discovered while inspecting the cargo in Perth....

Mother Nature jeopardises Australian submarine deal

With top US legislators warning that America’s industrial submarine base is near a “breaking point,” plans to close four drydocks at a key base...

Urgent health warning issued in Australia

Radioactive material, capable of causing acute sickness, has been lost in the west of the country. Authorities in Western Australia (WA) issued an emergency health...

Watch: Horrible moment when truck clips cyclist on a Melbourne road

The cyclist was lucky to escape with his life as the driver of the truck failed to stop. The truck appeared to move over and...

9 year old Gold Coast chopper accident survivor wakes from coma

Leon De Silva had been in a coma since the collision on Monday afternoon. Media reports say the boy has woken up and is in...

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