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Independent MP Helen Haines, in a pale blue jacket, speaks to reporters in a file photo from February 2026

Australian MP Helen Haines Critically Hurt as Police Probe Motive

Independent MP Helen Haines, a former midwife at Wangaratta Hospital, was struck by a car outside her electorate office on Monday, and police say she is critically injured. A man is in

October 19, 2026

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Black Daiichi Life Group lettering in Japanese and English on an illuminated sign

Challenger Bought Its Own Shares at A$9.84. Then Daiichi Bid A$11.80

Challenger spent A$4.9 million buying back its own shares on Friday. After the market closed, a Daiichi Life unit offered A$11.80 for the rest of the company, 19.8 percent above Friday's close. The bid is non-binding, and Challenger's board says

October 18, 2026

by Amanda Graham

A supermarket worker arranging goods on a shelf in Canberra as a shopper passes

Australia Sheds 39,300 Jobs 16 Days After the RBA’s Fourth Rate Rise

Australia lost 39,300 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 4.7 percent, just 16 days after

Exterior of Iran’s Foreign Ministry building with Iranian flag, paired with Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra.

Iran downgrades diplomatic ties with Australia after envoy expulsion

Tehran — Iran announced on Thursday that it is downgrading diplomatic relations with Australia, a direct response to Canberra’s decision to expel the Iranian ambassador and suspend operations at its embassy in

September 5, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Mahmoud Abbas blocked from attending UN General Assembly as US supports Israel’s genocide in Gaza

US silences Palestinian president Abbas at UN while backing Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Washington — The United States has barred Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of senior officials from entering New York for next month’s United Nations General Assembly, triggering outrage from Ramallah and

August 30, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Police outside Melbourne synagogue after arson attack blamed on Iran without evidence

Australia weaponizes synagogue attack to frame Iran, intelligence kept ‘confidential’

Melbourne – Australia, has charged a second man in connection with last year’s synagogue arson in Melbourne, while its intelligence services rushed to blame Iran’s Revolutionary Guard without presenting any verifiable proof. The

August 28, 2025

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destroyed hospital ward in Gaza after Israeli double strike killing journalists and medics

UN says Israel must be held accountable for Gaza hospital double attacks

Gaza City — Israel has once again shocked the world with a ruthless double strike on Gaza’s already collapsing health infrastructure. Two consecutive Israeli attacks struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, a

August 28, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Netanyahu angry at Australia over recognition of Palestine

Netanyahu smears Australian PM as ‘weak’ while Gaza genocide continues

Jerusalem — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, increasingly cornered on the global stage, turned his fury toward Australia on Tuesday, branding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a “weak politician” who had “betrayed” Israel

August 20, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Australia defies Israel’s retaliation after Palestine recognition

Israel’s desperate retaliation against Australia reveals fear of Palestine recognition

Canberra — Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s federal court appeal may have dominated headlines in Sydney. Still, across Australia, a more consequential battle is unfolding: the government’s clash with Israel after Canberra

August 20, 2025

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80 kilograms of cocaine seized by Australian Border Force at Sydney’s Port Botany, hidden in shipping container from the United States

Australia seizes 80 kilograms of cocaine shipped from US

Sydney — Australian authorities announced the seizure of 80 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container that arrived from the United States, marking one of the largest narcotics interceptions at the

August 18, 2025

Government and Politics·News

Anthony Albanese addresses media rejecting Trump’s criticism over Palestine recognition

Australian PM Anthony Albanese rejects Trump’s outrage over Palestine recognition, accuses Washington of hypocrisy

Canberra — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly rebuffed criticism from former US President Donald Trump and his allies over Australia’s plan to formally recognize the State of Palestine, dismissing the

August 15, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking on Palestine recognition

Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UN assembly despite Israeli opposition

Canberra — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that his government will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th United Nations General Assembly next month, a decision that directly

August 11, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Penny Wong condemns Israel’s Gaza occupation plan.

Australia warns Israel against Gaza occupation, calls plan reckless and illegal

Canberra — Australia has issued a rare and direct warning to Israel, urging it to abandon its plan to seize military control of Gaza City, a move Canberra says would deepen the

August 8, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News