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Western Australia Bushfires Force Evacuations, Highway Closures
Major bushfires in Western Australia prompt urgent evacuations and road closures, threatening lives and homes across multiple regions.
Australia Enacts Strongest Hate Speech Laws After Bondi Attack
PM Albanese says new laws, passed with bipartisan support, aim to make Australians safer following the December terror attack at Bondi Beach.
Australia Tightens Gun Control, Hate Crime Laws After Bondi Beach Shooting
Australian Parliament passes new firearm buyback scheme, import controls, and hate crime legislation following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Australia Passes Gun Reform After Bondi Attack, Sets National Day of Mourning
Australia's gun reform legislation advances as the nation declares a National Day of Mourning for the Bondi Beach terror attack victims.
Australia Mourns Bondi Attack Victims, Sets National Day of Remembrance
Australian parliament reconvenes, observes silence for Bondi terror attack victims, and announces a national day of mourning and new hate speech laws.
Emergency Warning Issued as Grass Fire Threatens South Australian Towns
An out-of-control grass fire near Adelaide threatens homes, prompting evacuations. Over 200 firefighters battle the blaze amid shifting winds.
Sydney Storms Kill Woman, Trigger Flash Floods and Flight Delays
A woman killed by a falling tree as severe storms hit Sydney, causing flash floods, power outages, and major disruptions across Australia's east coast.
Australia Deactivates 4.7M Child Accounts in Landmark Social Media Ban
Over 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16 were deactivated in the first days of Australia's pioneering social media ban.
NSW Premier Calls for Demolition of Bondi Beach Attack Footbridge
NSW Premier Chris Minns says the footbridge used in the Bondi Beach terror attack should be torn down to avoid it becoming a "ghoulish reminder."
Queensland Flood Threat Persists Despite Easing Rainfall From Cyclone Koji
Queensland Premier warns of ongoing flood threat to northern regions despite easing rain, with major warnings for four rivers and livestock losses mounting.
Victoria Announces $15M Extra Bushfire Clean-Up Aid for Uninsured Homes
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan announces $15 million in new support, including a clean-up program and landfill fee waivers, for bushfire-affected communities.
Queensland Flood Crisis: Ex-Cyclone Koji Triggers Warnings and Rescues
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji triggers severe flood warnings across Queensland, leading to rescues, power outages, and significant livestock losses.
Australia Recalls Parliament for Hate Speech and Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
Australian PM recalls parliament to introduce tough new hate speech legislation and a national gun buyback scheme following the Bondi terror attack.
Cyclone Koji Hits Queensland, Leaving Thousands Without Power
Tropical Cyclone Koji makes landfall in Queensland, causing widespread power outages, property damage, and heavy rainfall across the region.
Man Dies as Victoria Declares State of Disaster Amid Raging Bushfires
A man found dead near a fire ground as Victoria declares a state of disaster. Over 300,000 hectares burnt, 120 structures destroyed.
Australia Launches Royal Commission Into Anti-Semitism After Bondi Attack
PM Albanese orders a national royal commission to investigate antisemitism and the deadly Bondi Beach shooting. Get the latest details.
Tasmania's Glowing Seas: Climate Change Ignites Bioluminescent Blooms
Scientists confirm bioluminescent blooms in Tasmania are driven by ocean warming, not salmon farm waste, highlighting a climate change impact on marine ecosystems.
7 Million Australians Face High Wildfire Risk in Urban Fringe Areas
A new report warns nearly 7 million Australians live in urban fringe areas highly exposed to catastrophic wildfires, citing climate change risks.
Australia Reaffirms Support for Ukraine in Call Between Albanese and Zelenskyy
PM Anthony Albanese spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pledging Australia's steadfast support for a just peace in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Perth Bushfire Emergency: 25,000 Told to Flee as Flames Threaten Airport
A life-threatening bushfire near Perth Airport forces immediate evacuations for Kalamunda, Maida Vale, and Forrestfield. DFES warns "extreme heat will kill you."
Bondi Attack Aftermath: How Grief Colors Australia's Christmas Season
PM Albanese says Christmas is colored by grief after the Bondi attack, as the government drafts stricter gun control laws backed by overwhelming public support.
Bondi Beach Shooting: Why 92% of Australians Now Demand Stricter Gun Laws
New polls show overwhelming public support for tighter gun control in Australia following the deadly Bondi Beach mass shooting, with PM Albanese pledging action.
Australia Observes National Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach Terror Attack Victims
Australia holds a National Day of Reflection for the 15 killed in a terror attack at a Jewish festival in Sydney. PM Albanese orders a review of security agencies as the nation observes silence.
Stillbirth Breakthrough: How Australian Research Reveals a Hidden Cause—and Hope
Australian scientists discover a key biological process causing placental ageing, paving the way for potential early screening tests to prevent stillbirth.
Bondi Beach Tragedy: Australian PM Apologizes to Jewish Community Amid New Hate Laws
PM Anthony Albanese apologizes for the Bondi Beach terror attack, announces new laws targeting hate speech and radicalization of youth.