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.

Temperatures rose as much as 34 degrees above average in Victoria, Australia, where wildfires have already destroyed 750,000 acres and more 100 homes and buildings. It is the worst heat wave for the country since the catastrophic wildfires of 2020.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a wide-ranging royal commission into antisemitism, weeks after two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.

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.

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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