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Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?
Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far. ...
Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian ...
Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’
Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’
Six oil ships bound for Australia have been cancelled in recent days but the federal government is not yet considering any drastic measures, the energy minister, Chris Bowen, says. Bowen said on Sunday that six ships from Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea,
Soaring fuel prices see spike in EV interest in Australia
As Chinese electric vehicle makers rapidly expand in Australia, interest is growing thanks to rising fuel prices. ...
South Australia election 2026: Labor heads for a win, the Liberals a battering and One Nation a test of surging support
In a startling encounter in Adelaide this week, One Nation’s Pauline Hanson wagged her finger at the South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, during a chance encounter. “Wipe your bum,” she said, referring to comments Malinauskas had made about the
Prince Harry, Meghan to get covered in ‘sticky honey’ on Australia tour
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are warned they will not be welcomed in Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have announced their faux royal tour to the Commonwealth country, are heading into the ‘hornet’s
Kiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effort
In the cool, green cathedral of native forest within the Ruapehu District’s Karioi Rāhui, the call of the kiwi is returning. Last week, local iwi Ngāti Rangi welcomed home 10 taonga (valued) western brown kiwi at Tirorangi Marae before releasing the juvenile
Australia last rationed fuel in the 1970s. Could we do it again?
Just when most of us had managed to put the pandemic behind us, along comes another global crisis sending prices higher and threatening to change the way we live and work. The US-Israel war on Iran has unleashed a global energy shock that has sent global oil
One dead after early morning Auckland motorway crash
A person has died after a car crash on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway. Police said they were called to the accident, near
Australia facing 'crunch time' as oil shortages move up supply chain
Australia has so far been yet to directly feel the impact of supply shortages caused by the Iran war. But that's set to change in the coming weeks with oil supply shortages now hitting the country's fuel suppliers in Asia. ...
Petrol theft expected to rise in Australia as police call for more CCTV and prepaid pumps
The rusty green fuel trailer hardly looks like it is worth stealing. But some time before 1 March it was hooked up to the back of a vehicle and taken from a property at Huntley, south of Orange, in the New South Wales central tablelands. It was just another in
In South Australia One Nation has put meat on the bones of its polling surge – now both major parties need to respond
Rarely – perhaps never – has the winner of an election felt more like a subplot to a bigger and more consequential narrative than in South Australia on Saturday night. The ABC called the result for Peter Malinauskas and his Labor government less than 90
Deep subtropical low threatens heavy rain, strong winds
A developing deep subtropical low west of New Zealand could bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country next week. The system is expected to move into the Tasman Sea by midweek, before intensifying as it approaches the country. MetService
SA state election 2026: Peter Malinauskas makes passionate call for unity after thumping South Australia win marked by One Nation advance
South Australia’s Peter Malinauskas has used Labor’s landslide state election victory to urge a kinder and more inclusive politics, reaching out to disaffected One Nation voters and promising to work across politics lines in his second term. The Labor leader
Bold new plan to bring ISIS brides back to Australia: 'They're in a waiting game'
A new push to bring ISIS brides back to Australia is brewing, setting up a fresh clash with the Albanese government. ...
Australia news live: six out of 81 fuel shipments cancelled since start of Iran war, ...
Weakening system expected to bring severe weather across parts of NT already saturated from recent rains and flooding. Follow live updates
Six fuel ships to Australia cancelled or deferred, energy minister confirms
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says six fuel tankers that were scheduled to deliver oil to Australia next month were recently cancelled or deferred, out of about 81 ships expected from mid-April to mid-May. ...
Preserved footprints show Tasmanian tigers in South Australia 120,000 years ago
The discovery of ancient footprints shows the carnivorous marsupial once roamed the Eyre Peninsula coastline. ...
Fans worry after satire post claims popular actor was deported to Australia
Jacob Elordi, 28, has become the target of a vicious rumor claiming he was deported. ...
PM Brown unveils new initiatives for Cook Islanders in New Zealand
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced five initiatives aimed at improving access, opportunity, and connection for Cook Islanders living in New Zealand, which includes an approved pathway to introduce Cook Islands status stamp processing. Speaking to Cook
Cook Islands Tourism sets course for 2026 with fact sheet release and industry-wide updates
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) will next week deliver a coordinated programme of activity aimed at informing, engaging, and preparing the tourism sector and wider public for the year ahead. At the centre of this is the release of the latest Tourism
Cook Islands heart, Fijian home: Liew’s journey of culture, identity, and belonging
From the village of Nikao in Rarotonga, Jennifer Liew of the Henderson family has spent more than 40 years in
5.1-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -- GFZ
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1
How to watch Women's Asian Cup final 2026: Free streams, TV info for Australia vs Japan
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Youth play a pivotal Role in building inclusive Fiji
Young people are emerging as key drivers in shaping a more
Second woman earns Fiji corrections honour
For much of Fiji’s correctional services history,
These two dads say Australia needs to talk about compensating surrogates
Blind spots in surrogacy laws have been pushing desperate Australians overseas to get a baby, which comes with its own risks. Is it time to change our views on paying for surrogacy? ...
Adopted son with 'mixed-up' life left out of mother's will, court rules it a moral breach
A man left out of his mother’s will has successfully fought for a share of the estate, most of which had been given to his uncle and aunt and a small amount to charity. While the Family Court has now awarded Roger* 65% of the value of the “small” estate, his
18 non-Communist Party MPs elected to Vietnam's parliament
Vietnam announced Saturday that 18 non-Communist Party members were elected to its 500-seat parliament, calling the result 'a meaningful expansion of democracy'. The National Assembly is the country's top
