Australia News
Stay informed on the latest news and analysis from Australia with The Epoch Times' dedicated section. Get comprehensive coverage on politics, business, and more.
Australia News | LATEST STORIES
Former Indigenous Leader and UN Rep Guilty of Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Aboriginal Groups
The Indigenous Australian community says his sentence has ‘been a long time coming.’
‘Not Out of the Woods Yet’: WA Bushfire Triples in Size
Authorities have been fighting the blaze since Monday.
Home Affairs Granted Stronger Powers for Travel Bans and Deportations
The bill also grants more power for security measures at detention centres.
Environmental Activist Law Firm Ordered to Pay $9 Million After Losing Suit
The EDO was forced to pay the penalty after the judge considered it an active participant in an environmental campaign.
RBA Reforms Pass: Interest Rate and Corporate Governance Boards Split
The move comes after the Greens secured key concessions from the Labor government.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Rules Out Digital ID
Under 16 year olds will be barred from accessing X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit.
New Zealand’s Ban on Candace Owens to Be Tested in Court
The Free Speech Union says it intends to challenge the ban, claiming that immigration ministers incorrectly interpreted the law.
Pedophile Receives Life Sentence After Pleading Guilty to 300 Offences
Ashley Paul Griffith worked in childcare centres in Queensland, Australia where he assaulted his young victims.
Fat Molecule Holds Clues for Treating Diabetic Heart Disease
Globally, diabetes affects around 830 million people, accounting for over 10 percent of the human population.
Social Media Bans, Deportations: Key Laws Passed Overnight That Will Impact Australians in 2025
The Australian Senate was working up late on Nov. 28 passing over 30 bills.
Reserve Bank Cautiously Optimistic About Inflation Drop
RBA holds cash rate steady as tight labour market delays inflation’s return to target, projecting stability by 2026.
NZ COVID Inquiry Questions Vaccine Mandates
The Ardern Labour government had required health and education workers to be fully vaccinated—then defined as three doses—by Jan. 1, 2022.
Australian Senate Passes ‘World First’ Law Banning Under 16 Kids From Social Media
The law will come into force in 12 months.
Final Question Time of 2024 a Rehearsal for the Next Election
The final sitting day of Parliament has continued late into the night as MPs work through a backlog of Bills.
Victorian Government Takes 1st Step Towards Redeveloping 44 Public Housing Towers
Victoria’s housing minister says the state will power ahead with plans to build bigger, better social housing towers.
Queensland LNP Axes Aboriginal ‘Truth-Telling’ Inquiry and Path to Treaty
The Crisafulli government has wound up Queensland’s Path to Treaty Act, resulting in chants of ’shame' from the opposition.
Long-Serving Senator Simon Birmingham Calls Time on Political Career
Tributes flow for Simon Birmingham as Dutton, Albanese, Wong and Lines reflected on his integrity and service.
Penalties for 13 Offences Expanded in Queensland Youth Crime Overhaul
The Queensland premier has pledged to introduce the ‘adult crime, adult time’ bill.
Greens to Back New Tax Credits for Hydrogen, Critical Mineral Production
Albanese urged Parliament to pass the bill saying it will boost manufacturing, but a regional MP has questioned the viability of large-scale hydrogen.
