Katherine Bennell Pegg— Australian of the Year 2026
Darwin, 25 January: Astronaut and space engineer Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named Australia’s 2026 Australian of the Year, one of the country’s highest civilian honours….
Australia Considers Buying Israeli-Made Iron Dome Interceptor Missiles
Darwin, October 29: Australia is considering purchasing missile interceptor systems developed for Israel’s Iron Dome air defence system as the country moves to strengthen its…
Australia Opens New International Airport in Sydney
Darwin, October 25: Australia’s new international airport has opened to passengers in Sydney. Passenger flights began operating on Sunday (October 25) from Western Sydney International…
Maha Navami of Sharadiya Durga Puja Celebrated Today
Darwin, October 20: Today is Maha Navami, the ninth day of Sharadiya Durga Puja. Members of the Hindu community will observe the day through religious…
Deaths in Australia Expected to Outnumber Births by the 2060s, Report Says
Darwin, October 05: Deaths in Australia are expected to outnumber births by the 2060s, according to a government report, marking a demographic milestone that countries…
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Australia Urges Trump to Show Respect for NATO Troops
Darwin, 25 January: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump about the role of non-U.S. forces in Afghanistan…
Albo’s Gov Applauds Canadian PM’s Bold Critique of Trump
Darwin, 23 January: The Albanese government has praised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for his direct and forceful criticism of former US President Donald Trump,…
Three Dead in NSW Country Town Shooting
Darwin, 22 January: Three people have been killed and a fourth has been critically injured following a shooting in the small country town of Lake…
Australian Beaches Closed Amid Shark Fears
Darwin, 20 January: Authorities have closed more than several dozen beaches along Australia’s eastern coastline, including in Sydney, after a spate of shark attacks and…
PM Albanese Invited to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Darwin, 20 January: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been invited to join the “Board of Peace”, a new global body proposed by US President…
Premier Peter Malinauskas Hit with Second Defamation Notice
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas faces a second defamation notice after doubling down on “extremist” remarks against writer Randa Abdel-Fattah.
Elderly Woman Dies in Melbourne Carpark Struck by Car
Darwin, 19 January: An elderly woman has died after being struck by a car in a carpark in Melbourne’s southeast. The 88-year-old woman was hit…
Public Holiday Rules, Double Demerits & Events
Planning your Australia Day long weekend? Check our state-by-state guide for 2026, including double demerit dates, public holiday pay, and major events.
Man Arrested After Gunman Search in Pinjarra
An 18-year-old man is in custody after a massive police search for an armed man in Pinjarra, south of Perth. Police confirm no ongoing threat to the public.