Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have signed two landmark treaties in Suva—the Vuvale Union and the Ocean of Peace Alliance—marking one of the most significant bilateral agreements in the history of Australia–Fiji relations. The Australian Government said the treaties will strengthen cooperation in security, economic development, education, skills, and…
Brisbane, Queensland – The Queensland Government has announced a record investment of $5.9 million for the 2026–27 financial year to strengthen disability advocacy services across the state. The funding, announced by Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Amanda Camm, will enhance…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to Australia from 8 to 10 July 2026 to participate in the Australia–India Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne. According to a media release issued by the Australian Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday, the summit will focus on…
A 45-year-old man from Killara on Sydney’s North Shore has been charged after allegedly laundering approximately A$2.4 million in criminal proceeds through his construction business, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The man is due to appear before the NSW Bail Division Court on 4 July 2026. The charge follows an investigation by the…
Canberra, Australia | 2 July 2026 ACT Independent Senator David Pocock has introduced a private senator’s bill aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing by requiring residential developments on Commonwealth-owned land to include affordable housing. The proposed legislation would make it mandatory for any residential development on federal government land sold or leased to…
Australia has confirmed its first detections of the highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (H5 bird flu) in wild migratory seabirds, marking the arrival of the globally circulating strain in the country. Authorities have confirmed that the virus has only been detected in migratory seabirds that occasionally visit southern Australia. There have been no detections in…
Canberra— The Australian Government has announced tougher enforcement measures to ensure social media companies comply with the nation’s world-first minimum age laws, including doubling the maximum penalty for systematic breaches from $49.5 million to $99 million. The reforms will strengthen the powers of the eSafety Commissioner, enabling the independent regulator to compel social media companies…
Canberra — Australia and Vanuatu have reinforced their longstanding partnership with the signing of the Nakamal Agreement, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation across the Pacific region. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat to Australia on Monday for his first official visit since taking office. The visit…
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced its compliance and enforcement priorities for the 2026–27 financial year, placing consumer protection at the centre of its regulatory agenda. The regulator said its priorities focus on areas where stronger industry compliance is needed to reduce risks to Australians and improve the safety and reliability of…
Two men have been charged after a stolen four-wheel drive led police on a dangerous pursuit across multiple Canberra suburbs overnight, allegedly endangering emergency workers and the public before crashing through a construction site. The incident began on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, when a resident in Bungendore, New South Wales, briefly left their white Ford…
The return of Qatar Airways to Canberra from December 2026 marks a significant milestone in restoring the ACT’s international aviation network, providing travellers with greater choice and reconnecting the national capital to one of the world’s largest global airline networks. The airline will initially operate four flights per week, with services increasing to daily flights…
From 1 July, the Australian Government will expand Paid Parental Leave, allowing eligible parents to access up to 26 weeks of government-funded leave. The policy is designed to support new families by increasing time at home, raising payment rates, and widening eligibility. Under the expanded scheme, families who take the full entitlement will receive close…
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