Hate speech and gun control laws proposed by the Australian government in the aftermath of the Bondi Beach mass shooting were criticised by conservative opposition and Greens parties on Thursday, putting in question whether they can pass.

Blazes in the state of Victoria have destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, and killed one person, the authorities said.

Organizers of Australia's largest free literary festival cancelled the event Tuesday after more than 180 writers and speakers withdrew over the scrapping of an appearance by an Australian-Palestinian writer and academic.

The commission will investigate the nature, prevalence and drivers of antisemitism generally as well as the circumstances of the Bondi mass shooting.

Robert Irwin and Dancing With the Stars partner Witney Carson had a sweet reunion in Australia after season 34 win: “We are back.”

Football Australia's long search for a leader has concluded, after the federation announced on Thursday that former Stan Sport chief Martin Kugeler had been appointed as its next chief executive officer.

Australia’s payroll accuracy risks are rising ahead of Pay Day Super 2026. Poor system integration drives errors. Here’s why tech matters now.

The superpower still plays a critical role in the Pacific, but there will be no going back to the liberal world order even after this presidential term ends, analysts agree