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Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case
The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.
April 15, 2026Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war - Reuters
Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war Reuters
April 14, 2026Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time - Reuters
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time Reuters
April 13, 2026Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion - Reuters
Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion Reuters
April 12, 2026The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
April 11, 2026He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.
April 8, 2026Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses Australia extradition battle
Adriana Rivas moved from Chile to Australia in the 1970s, working there as a nanny and cleaner.
April 7, 2026Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
April 7, 2026Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound
Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.
April 6, 2026Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.
April 4, 2026Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive
Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.
April 3, 2026Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', says Australia's PM
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war.
April 1, 2026Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis - Reuters
Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis Reuters
April 1, 2026'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive
The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".
March 31, 2026Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
March 31, 2026Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman
The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.
March 30, 2026Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding
Freeman has been wanted since the fatal shooting of two police officers in Porepunkah in August.
March 30, 2026How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end
Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.
March 30, 2026Australia LNG disruptions continue after Narelle, thousands without power - Reuters
Australia LNG disruptions continue after Narelle, thousands without power Reuters
March 29, 2026Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.
March 27, 2026Australia's Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy - Reuters
Australia's Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy Reuters
March 25, 2026Graffiti conviction for Australian woman who stuck googly eyes on sculpture
The woman had taken MDMA and three litres of vodka when she vandalised the piece nicknamed Blue Blob.
March 25, 2026Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years
Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
March 25, 2026South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says - Reuters
South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says Reuters
March 25, 2026Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years - Reuters
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years Reuters
March 25, 2026Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
March 24, 2026EU enters 'last mile' of trade deal negotiations with Australia - Reuters
EU enters 'last mile' of trade deal negotiations with Australia Reuters
March 23, 2026Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
March 23, 2026As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
March 20, 2026Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
March 17, 2026Australia's Lynas inks US rare earth oxide supply deal - Reuters
Australia's Lynas inks US rare earth oxide supply deal Reuters
March 15, 2026One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban - Reuters
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban Reuters
March 13, 2026Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.
March 13, 2026Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.
March 12, 2026Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry
The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.
March 11, 2026Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum
Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.
March 11, 2026Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.
March 11, 2026Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night after losing their Sunday game in the Asian Cup.
March 10, 2026Australia urged to protect Iran women's football team as they prepare to fly home
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
March 9, 2026Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws
Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.
March 9, 2026Australians reach for VPNs, find porn sites blocked as online age-restrictions take effect - Reuters
Australians reach for VPNs, find porn sites blocked as online age-restrictions take effect Reuters
March 9, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Verstappen crashes out in first qualifying session in Australia - Reuters
Verstappen crashes out in first qualifying session in Australia Reuters
March 7, 2026Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.
March 6, 2026Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament
The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.
March 5, 2026Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says - Reuters
Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says Reuters
March 4, 2026Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.
March 4, 2026Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters
March 3, 2026Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base - Reuters
Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base Reuters
March 3, 2026Australia rules out military role in Iran conflict - Reuters
Australia rules out military role in Iran conflict Reuters
March 2, 2026'Obnoxious' AI chatbot talked about its mother, customers say
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths tweaks its AI-powered assistant after users said it gave them the "ick".
February 27, 2026Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
February 26, 2026Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".
February 26, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026Australia police make arrests over alleged murder of grandfather mistakenly kidnapped
Police have said 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the alleged crime.
February 25, 2026Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation - Reuters
Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation Reuters
February 25, 2026Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike - Reuters
Australia's core inflation hits 16-month high, raises bets for May rate hike Reuters
February 25, 2026Australia's Woolworths tops profit forecasts after cutting prices; shares surge - Reuters
Australia's Woolworths tops profit forecasts after cutting prices; shares surge Reuters
February 24, 2026Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on US
The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington.
February 23, 2026Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
February 23, 2026Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan - Reuters
Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan Reuters
February 23, 2026Trump Organization signs deal for first Australian skyscraper - Reuters
Trump Organization signs deal for first Australian skyscraper Reuters
February 23, 2026Australian prosecutors consider reopening British girl's cold case disappearance
Cheryl Grimmer's family have been petitioning police to consider the new evidence they say they've found.
February 23, 2026DAE Capital nears deal to buy aircraft leasing firm Macquarie Airfinance, sources say - Reuters
DAE Capital nears deal to buy aircraft leasing firm Macquarie Airfinance, sources say Reuters
February 22, 2026Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy - Reuters
Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy Reuters
February 22, 2026Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp - Reuters
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp Reuters
February 21, 2026