Australia

A Change.org petition seeking Meghan Markle's removal from Junior MasterChef Australia is under review, but there is no confirmed indication that Network 10 or producers plan to change her appointment.

Julius Benedict Martin Oct 29, 2026

Brendan Nugent has been charged over an alleged vehicle attack that seriously injured independent MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta. Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

Chrys Brent Deiparine Oct 21, 2026

Independent Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured after a vehicle struck her outside her Wangaratta office, as authorities investigate the suspected deliberate attack.

Anna Katrina Sevilla Oct 19, 2026

A viral AI-generated campaign from the Australian Hotels Association imagines the disruption caused by fewer migrant workers as Australia debates proposed immigration cuts and labour shortages.

Ma. Patrice Anne A. Martin Oct 14, 2026

Metal spheres found on a Queensland beach are likely space debris, not extraterrestrial. The Australian Space Agency is working with international partners to confirm their origin.

Thea Felicity Jul 07, 2026

British actress Emaa Hussen has been charged with attempting to smuggle 320kg of methamphetamine into Australia, hidden in charcoal shipments. The drugs' street value is estimated at £157 million.

Tanmay Puri Jun 19, 2026

Maree Mavis Crabtree, recently acquitted of her son's murder, now faces charges over her daughter's death, reviving scrutiny on the family's tragic history.

Tanmay Puri May 28, 2026

Meghan Markle's body language when she arrived in Australia and while at Ted Sarandos' party sparked criticisms from body language experts.

Mimi Heimbrod Apr 14, 2026

Meghan Markle's latest business decision, dubbed a 'revenge move,' has sparked mixed reactions, highlighting her evolving public image and ongoing scrutiny.

Nobelle Borines Apr 07, 2026

While officials insist Australia is not facing an immediate shortage, the government's latest move underscores how quickly the crisis is forcing nations to balance economic relief.

Ria Pathak Mar 30, 2026

The Iran conflict is quietly driving inflation, reshaping trade and testing security policies across the UK and Europe, with growing risks to daily life.

Corazon Victorino Mar 25, 2026

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's April visit to Australia is described as private, charitable and business related, but Meghan's involvement in a luxury Sydney retreat has sparked familiar claims of royal style with commercial intent. The Sussexes are free to earn, yet the trip risks fuelling the old suspicion that they seek the optics of duty without its constraints.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 16, 2026

Prince William was caught off guard when Kate recognised a MasterChef contestant at Borough Market as tensions with Prince Harry resurface and he sends a message to Australia.

Corazon Victorino Mar 14, 2026

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's split has spilled into their daughters' lives, with reports claiming Sunday and Faith are choosing Australia over Nashville amid rumors about their father's love life. None of the claims have been confirmed, but the swirl of speculation reveals how little control even the most guarded celebrities have over their own divorce narratives.

Francis Louie C. Añiga Feb 23, 2026

Extreme heat in Melbourne is reshaping the Australian Open 2026, pushing players like Alcaraz and De Minaur to physical limits and raising questions about safety and fairness.

Corazon Victorino Jan 27, 2026

Secretive F1 Testing 2026 sessions in Barcelona are fuelling fears of a dominant era, just as new updates emerge on Michael Schumacher's recovery.

Corazon Victorino Jan 26, 2026

Keith Urban reportedly regrets his split from Nicole Kidman as legal bills mount, while friends worry he might win her back. Kidman focuses on work and family.

Clarizza Potoy Jan 05, 2026

New York's school smartphone ban is exposing a hidden cognitive problem among students, while Australia's social media crackdown raises immediate questions about how digital dependence is reshaping young minds worldwide.

Tanmay Puri Dec 29, 2025

Syrian-Australian hero Ahmed Al‑Ahmed recalls how he tackled a Bondi Beach gunman to save many lives.

Trisha Kae Andrada Dec 29, 2025

Leaked warnings flagged high terrorism risk at Bondi Beach Chanukah festival weeks before deadly attack, but authorities reportedly took no action.

Trisha Kae Andrada Dec 28, 2025

Australians overwhelmingly back stricter gun laws after the Bondi attack, with new polling showing near-universal support for bans, tighter licensing, and swift government action.

Thea Felicity Dec 26, 2025

Philippine authorities have rejected claims that the alleged Bondi Beach attackers trained in Mindanao, saying there is no evidence of armed activity during their 28-day stay in Davao.

Precious Mae Bacudo Dec 19, 2025

South Korea weighs regulating teen social media use as Australia's under-16 ban fuels debate over safety, screen time, and limits.

J. Alas Dec 19, 2025

NSH Petro CEO Ranjit Prithviraj Thambyrajah misappropriated funds totalling $4.9 million through false promises of securing major funding for the company.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 19, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised a civilian's bravery after he disarmed one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach attack.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 15, 2025

Bondi Beach, Australia faced a horrifying ordeal as news of gunfire and casualties broke. Grok faces scrutiny for spreading misinformation.

Anna Katrina Sevilla Dec 15, 2025

Father and son who carried out the Bondi terror attack were legally licensed to own six firearms, revealing a dangerous loophole in Australia's otherwise strict gun laws.

Catherine Armecin Martin Dec 15, 2025

Local authorities identified 24-year-old Naveed Akram from Bonnyrigg as one of the two alleged shooters in the Bondi Beach attack on Sunday.

Denise Nequinto Dec 14, 2025

Incredible moment a 43-year-old fruit stall owner, Ahmed al-Ahmed, disarms a terrorist during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, saving lives. Praised by the Israeli PM.

Jaja Agpalo Dec 14, 2025

A father and son terrorist duo murdered 15 people with six legally owned guns. Details reveal fatal flaws in Australia's tough firearms laws since Port Arthur.

Jaja Agpalo Dec 14, 2025