World Dec 03 Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 with fines up to $33 million By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
World Nov 25 Far-right Australian senator suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest An Australian senator has been barred from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing a burqa in the chamber. By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
Politics Oct 20 Trump signs rare earths deal with Australian prime minister as a way to counter China President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a deal for $8.5 billion in rare earth minerals, as a counterpoint to China’s new export restrictions. 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
Sep 01 Man charged after crashing SUV into Russian consulate gates in Sydney By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 30 3 Scottish brothers complete record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean By Associated Press The trio from Edinburgh endured storms, seasickness, injuries and violent storms, while raising nearly $1 million for clean water projects. Continue reading
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