The Northern Territory Government has reaffirmed its commitment to major events, grassroots sport and the Territory lifestyle, announcing a $9 million investment over three years to support Australian Football League matches in the Northern Territory from 2027.
Victoria's new Premier Ben Carroll has announced yet another royal commission into allegations of corruption in the construction industry. This latest inquiry will focus on the construction division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), the main union representing building workers.
The Liberal Party of Australia has fallen on hard times. The party has struggled to attract voters and has gone through leadership uncertainty. In his first press conference as leader in February 2026, Angus Taylor said that his party needed to "change or die".
SYDNEY (AP) – The trial of a retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach accused of sexual offenses against six men and boys over two decades began on Monday. The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent.
Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire agreement
The new-look Commonwealth Games wrapped up in Glasgow this morning (Australian time) with plenty of questions about the stripped-back format and what the future may hold for the event. The 2026 games were originally awarded to the Australian state of Victoria before it baulked at the costs.
As countries around the world look to follow Australia's lead in restricting young people's access to social media, a new report by the eSafety Commissioner might give them reason to pause, at least temporarily. Australia's online watchdog found more than 80% of kids were still using an age-restricted platform, such as Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat.
Do you want your toilet to reliably flush, whether you're at home or on holiday anywhere in Australia? Want to help shape decisions on where new schools get built? Or want people experiencing homelessness to get better services than they do now? Australian households are now starting to receive instructions in their letterboxes.
Australia officially has a new bank. Last week, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority granted Revolut Australia a full banking licence. This means it can now accept deposits as an Australian bank, offer eligible deposit products protected under the Financial Claims Scheme, and expand its savings and lending services.
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