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Australia Braces for Category 4 Cyclone Narelle, Thousands Under Emergency Warning
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches Queensland as a Category 4 storm, prompting evacuations and warnings of 250 km/h winds and flash flooding.
Australia Forms Fuel Security Task Force Amid Middle East Conflict
PM Anthony Albanese announces a national fuel supply task force and ACCC investigation to secure energy amid Middle East conflict and global uncertainty.
NIFFA 2024: Boong Opens Festival Spanning 14 Australian Cities
The National Indian Film Festival of Australia opens with BAFTA-winning 'Boong', tours 14 cities, and honors Anupam Kher with the Icon Award.
Australia Shields Economy from Global Shocks with New Resilience Plan
PM Albanese flags new measures to protect households and businesses from global economic shocks driven by Middle East conflict and other crises.
Australia Deploys Troops as Northern Territory Faces Worst Floods in Decades
PM Anthony Albanese approves military aid for Katherine and Darwin River areas after severe flooding, as separate Queensland floods claim two tourist lives.
Measles Surge in NSW Linked to Southeast Asia Travel, Vaccination Rates Lag
Health authorities report 60 measles cases in NSW, most linked to travel in Southeast Asia, as vaccination rates fall below herd immunity targets.
Iranian Women Soccer Players Granted Asylum in Australia After Protest
Two more Iranian women soccer players receive Australian humanitarian visas after team's protest, joining five teammates granted safety.
Australia Grants Asylum to Iranian Women Soccer Players After Daring Escape
Australian PM Anthony Albanese confirms humanitarian visas for Iranian women soccer players who fled team handlers. Details on the escape and international reaction.
Iranian Women Footballers Granted Asylum in Australia After Defiant Protest
Five Iranian women footballers granted asylum in Australia after refusing to sing national anthem, fearing persecution. Trump intervened.
Five Rescued, Hospital Evacuated Amid Major Flooding in Northern Australia
Five people rescued and patients evacuated as tropical storms cause major flooding across Queensland and the Northern Territory in Australia.
Life-Threatening Flash Floods Threaten Southeast Australia Regions
Emergency warnings issued for life-threatening flash flooding across Victoria and New South Wales. Heavy rainfall up to 100mm threatens over 20 catchments.
Chris Hemsworth's Shark Attack Regrets: Hollywood Star's Byron Bay Fears
Thor star Chris Hemsworth reveals regret over moving to Australia after deadly shark attacks near his Byron Bay home, details surfing fears.
Bondi Attack Inquiry Head Warns Social Cohesion May Take Years to Rebuild
Head of Australia's antisemitism royal commission says strengthening social cohesion after Bondi attack is work of "years, not months." Inquiry seeks public submissions.
Australia Launches Pacific Drug Task Force to Combat Trafficking Threat
New joint police task force targets organized crime trafficking meth and cocaine from Pacific stockpiles into northern Australia via the Torres Strait.
Australia's Job Market Holds Steady at 4.1% as RBA Battles Inflation
Australia's unemployment rate held at 4.1% in January, defying forecasts of a rise, as the RBA raises interest rates to combat inflation.
Robert Irwin on Bachelor Rumors: "Never Say Never" But Prefers Wildlife
Robert Irwin reacts to speculation he could be the next 'Bachelor,' clarifying his true passion remains wildlife conservation over reality TV romance.
Bondi Attackers "Went Dark" to Hide Plot, Says Australia Intel Chief
Australia's spy chief says Bondi attackers demonstrated high security awareness to stay off radar before deadly December mass shooting.
South Australia Bushfire Destroys 3 Structures, Forces Evacuations in WA
A bushfire in South Australia has destroyed three structures and burned over 3,000 hectares, while Western Australia issues an urgent evacuation order for Forest Grove.
Young-Onset Dementia Cases in Australia to Surge 40% by 2054
New data projects a 40% increase in Australians under 65 with dementia by 2054, with dementia now the leading cause of death in the country.
Australia Monitors Nipah Virus Outbreak in Asia, Health Minister Says
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler says the government is closely monitoring the Nipah virus outbreak in India and Asia, citing its serious nature.
Australia Pledges $50M Aid for Afghanistan, Condemns Taliban's Oppression of Women
Australia pledges $50M humanitarian aid for Afghanistan via UN, condemns Taliban's oppression of women and girls, and pursues legal action for rights violations.
Australia Pledges $50M Aid as Taliban Fails to Meet Afghan Basic Needs
Australian FM Penny Wong announces $50M humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, condemning Taliban's failure as EU also funds women's empowerment.
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.