Andrew Forrest: Australian billionaire launches criminal case against Facebook
An Australian billionaire has launched a criminal case against Facebook, alleging the company failed to prevent scam ads that used…
Aboriginal flag: Australian government secures copyright after row
The Australian government has bought the Aboriginal flag’s copyright in a bid to “free” the symbol of identity from bitter…
Tonga undersea cable needs ‘at least’ four weeks to repair: NZ
Tonga volcano and tsunami A key undersea cable that was destroyed in a volcano eruption in Tonga may take at…
Novak Djokovic: Tennis star detained ahead of deportation appeal
Novak Djokovic has been detained in Australia ahead of a court hearing that will determine whether the unvaccinated tennis star…
Australia: Protesters set Old Parliament House in Canberra on fire
Australia’s former parliament building in the capital Canberra was briefly set alight on Thursday by protesters during a demonstration for…
Australia settles lawsuit over welfare scheme criticised as racist
Australia’s government will pay A$2m (£1.1m; $1.4m) in compensation to hundreds of Aboriginal people who said a welfare scheme…
Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill
Australia has introduced a new controversial bill aimed at protecting religious people from “cancel culture”. Among other things, it would…
Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia
By Katie Silver Business reporter Google has announced that it will invest A$1bn ($740m, £550m) in Australia over the next…
Scott Morrison: Australian PM rejects ‘sledging’ from France amid row
Aukus Australian PM Scott Morrison has escalated a row with France over a scrapped submarine deal, saying his nation…
Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal
Aukus French President Emmanuel Macron has said Australia’s PM Scott Morrison lied to him about a scrapped submarine deal.…