Australia

CANBERRA, 26 February 2026 – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an apology to former Australian of the Year Grace Tame after describing her as “difficult” during a public summit, sparking a fresh national debate over the treatment of outspoken women in the public eye. Prime Minister Issues Apology Over “Difficult” Remark The controversy erupted […]

FRANKLIN, TASMANIA – A community-led effort is underway to halt the planned removal of a historic 125-year-old Giant Sequoia at Franklin Primary School. The decision to fell the tree has sparked significant backlash from local residents and arboriculture experts who argue that the landmark specimen can be preserved. Community Backlash and Expert Intervention The controversy

SYDNEY, 25 February 2026 – The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) has released its comprehensive report for 2025, revealing a notable increase in unprovoked shark encounters compared to the record lows of 2024. While the figures show a return to historical averages, experts are highlighting shifting geographical hotspots and the impact of human activity on

MELBOURNE, 24 February 2026 – Travellers at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) are facing a challenging Tuesday as a combination of flight cancellations and ongoing infrastructure upgrades creates significant congestion across all four terminals. Current Flight Disruptions and Delays As of this morning, Melbourne Airport is experiencing a “pressurised environment” with 10 confirmed flight cancellations and 126

AUSTRALIA, 24 February 2026 – The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued urgent severe weather warnings as a significant monsoon low sweeps across the continent, threatening to deliver a year’s worth of rainfall to some regions in just one week. Residents in the Northern Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria are on high alert today

PERTH, 24 February 2026 – Emergency services are currently on the scene of a serious crash on the Mitchell Freeway, causing significant disruption to the Tuesday morning commute. The incident has forced the closure of all southbound lanes in a key section of Perth’s northern suburbs, with authorities warning of “massive” delays as peak hour

ALICE SPRINGS, 23 February 2026 – Severe weather and torrential rainfall have triggered widespread flooding across Central Australia and the Barkly region today, forcing the closure of major arterial roads and isolating remote cattle stations. Authorities have issued “Watch and Act” warnings as the Stuart Highway—the primary road link between Darwin and Adelaide—remains cut in

AUSTRALIA, 23 February 2026 – Millions of Australians are currently under severe weather alerts as a massive “multi-day heavy rainfall event” sweeps across the continent. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued a series of urgent flood watches and warnings spanning from the tropical north to the southern river systems, with some regions bracing for

CANBERRA, 21 February 2026 – The nation’s capital is buzzing today as the 2026 Royal Canberra Show enters its peak weekend at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC). The three-day extravaganza, which officially opened yesterday, Friday 20 February, continues to draw thousands of visitors with a blend of traditional agricultural heritage and modern entertainment. What’s On

CANBERRA, 20 February 2026 – Australian retirees are preparing for a significant shift in their fortnightly income as the Federal Government confirms a dual update to Centrelink pension payments scheduled for next month. While the standard March indexation is expected to provide a moderate boost to base rates, a simultaneous increase in deeming rates marks