Politics Oct 20 Trump signs rare earths deal with Australian prime minister as a way to counter China By Seung Min Kim, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Sep 21 UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, drawing ire from Netanyahu The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and long-time allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and the steps taken by the Israeli government to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state, including by… By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
World Sep 08 Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for poisoning husband’s family with mushrooms An Australian judge has sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms. By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
World Sep 01 Man charged after crashing SUV into Russian consulate gates in Sydney A 39-year-old man arrested at the scene will appear in court on Tuesday on charges including damaging property, possession of a knife and possession of a restricted substance. By Associated Press
World Aug 30 3 Scottish brothers complete record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean The trio from Edinburgh endured storms, seasickness, injuries and violent storms, while raising nearly $1 million for clean water projects. By Associated Press
Aug 25 Sole survivor of Australian deadly mushroom poisoning grieves loss of wife and friends By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Ian Wilkinson expressed grief and offered forgiveness to Erin Patterson, urging her to use her prison time wisely. Continue reading
Aug 15 Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species. It may have looked like a mash-up of ‘a seal and a Pokémon’ By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press Amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard, who found the partial skull, says he will celebrate with a whale-themed party, marking the end of a six-year obsession. Continue reading
Aug 11 Prime minister says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, criticizes Israel’s new offensive in Gaza By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state. This move aligns with recent signals from leaders in France, Britain and Canada. Continue reading
Jul 10 Australian report on curbing antisemitism suggests slashing university funding By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press A major priority of the report was to ensure public institutions, particularly universities, were held accountable for addressing antisemitism. Continue reading
May 03 Australian Prime Minister Albanese wins election for second 3-year term By Rod McGuirk, Tristan Lavalette, Associated Press Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years on Saturday and suggested his government had increased its majority by not modeling itself on U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. Continue reading