Oceania

Australia

Australian developer says 'toxic' Trump hotel plan scrapped

The Australian developer's statement followed a report in the Australian Financial Review that the Trump Organisation had pulled out of the deal.

13/05/2026

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Vigils held across Australia after death of 5-year-old girl

People across Australia held candlelight vigils to remember a 5-year-old girl whose death has shocked the nation.

08/05/2026

Australia

IS-linked Australian women charged with slavery and terrorism offences after return from Syria

Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria.

08/05/2026

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Kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital after a century away

Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi as the Capital Kiwi Project works to restore New Zealand's national bird to hills where it has been absent for over a century.

01/05/2026

Nature

‘Incredible movement’ returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand capital

The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050.

01/05/2026

Nature

Tiny bandicoots rescued from extinction as 100 released into the wild

Eastern barred bandicoots were once considered extinct on mainland Australia, but conservationists are determined to give them a “fighting chance”.

21/04/2026

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Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated.

16/04/2026

Travel News

This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods on long-haul flights

Available on select flights between Auckland and New York, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248.

15/04/2026

Travel News

Inside the Qantas plane set to launch world’s longest flight next year

As the Australian airline prepares for the first test flight on its new A350-1000ULR aircraft, we take a look at what passengers can expect onboard.

15/04/2026

Earth News

One of the world's rarest lizards almost wiped out by local mice

The entire global population lives in one five-acre wetland.

14/04/2026

Travel News

Solomon Islands tourism rebounds: What to see in the island nation

World-class diving, untouched nature and rich cultural heritage are drawing visitors back to the archipelago in Oceania.

09/04/2026

Tech News

Could data centres use human brain cells to process information?

What previously required months or years of specialised lab work can now be done in hours or days thanks to its integrated platform.

04/04/2026

Tech News

Australia accuses social media giants of ignoring under-16 ban

The eSafety Commissioner identified 'poor practices' from social media companies, such as platforms allowing unlimited attempts for a user to pass their age assurance methods.

31/03/2026

Europe Today

Watch: What is the EU-Australia trade deal actually about?

The European Commission president is in Australia right now, trying to push a long-delayed free trade deal across the finish line. With US tariffs rising and trade tensions with China heating up, both Brussels and Canberra urgently need reliable partners.

24/03/2026

Economy

IEA: Global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ because of Iran war

War in the Middle East has 'severely' damaged more than 40 energy assets across nine countries, said the head of the International Energy Agency, as he warned of deepening risks to the global economy.

23/03/2026

Nature

Penguins are attracted to harmful white plastics, study shows

Researchers set out to discover why seabirds appear to be attracted to white plastic over other colours.

20/03/2026

Australia

Watch: Iranian women footballers train with Australian club after seeking asylum

Two Iranian women footballers are training with Brisbane Roar after seeking asylum in Australia. They are among a group who remained in the country during the Women’s Asian Cup, after being labelled “traitors” at home for not singing the national anthem.

17/03/2026

Australia

Protesters block bus carrying Iranian women’s team in Australia after five players granted asylum

Australia granted asylum to five members of Iran’s women’s soccer team visiting for a tournament as the Iran war began. Outside the team’s hotel, protesters tried to block a bus believed to carry other players. It remains unclear what will happen to the rest of the team.

10/03/2026

Australia

Trump says Australia to grant asylum to some Iranian women footballers

Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council wrote to Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke urging the government to protect the squad members while they're in Australia.

09/03/2026

Tech News

Australia adds age checks to AI chatbots, video games, search engines

Australia called it a “common sense” measure that extends real-life protections for children into the digital realm.

09/03/2026

Australia

“Save our girls”: crowd chases bus carrying Iranian women’s football team in Australia

Crowds gathered on the Gold Coast, Australia, as a bus carrying the Iranian women’s national football team passed through the area. Pressure is mounting on Australia to offer the football team asylum after they refused to sing the national anthem before a match during the Asia Cup last week.

09/03/2026

Nature

Berry boom brings hope for New Zealand’s once-doomed flightless parrot

'We don’t have the Eiffel Tower or the pyramids, but we do have kakapo," says New Zealand Department of Conservation’s Deidre Vercoe.

27/02/2026

Earth News

Scientists warn shark bites are linked to climate change. Here’s how

Following four attacks in 48 hours, one scientist has warned that climate change could be increasing the risk of shark bites.

03/02/2026

Travel News

Tourists duped by AI after searching for hot springs that don’t exist

From non-existent hot springs to fabricated sacred sites, travellers using AI to plan trips have found themselves searching for nothing.

30/01/2026

Sport

Alcaraz advances to Australian Open final after defeating Zverev

The five-set match set the record for the longest this year and the third in Australian Open history.

30/01/2026

New Zealand

New Zealand landslides kill at least two, others missing

Landslides ploughed into a home and a campsite in northern New Zealand on Thursday, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud. Rescuers used heavy machinery to dig through the mass of earth that moved after heavy overnight rain in New Zealand's North Island.

22/01/2026