Australia

SYDNEY, 15 February 2026 – Australian sport is navigating a weekend of dramatic contrasts, as the men’s national cricket team faces a crisis in Sri Lanka while the women’s team begins a high-profile series against India on home soil. The shockwaves of a historic upset in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have left fans […]

GOLD COAST, 13 February 2026 – Residents across the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim are on high alert today as a dangerous weather system delivers a deluge of heavy rainfall, triggering widespread flash flooding and road closures. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued severe weather warnings for the region, with some areas bracing for

CANBERRA, 13 February 2026 – Senator Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party are experiencing a significant resurgence in Australian political discourse this week, as fresh polling suggests the party is capitalising on leadership instability within the Coalition. Following the ousting of Sussan Ley by Angus Taylor as Liberal Party leader yesterday, Hanson has positioned

LONDON, 12 February 2026 – As the United Kingdom prepares for the upcoming spring season, preparations for St George’s Day are already underway across the country. While traditionally observed on 23 April, the 2026 celebrations are expected to see a return to the standard calendar date following the scheduling shifts seen in previous years due

CANBERRA, 11 February 2026 – Over one million Australian-British dual citizens are being urged to check their travel documents immediately as a major shift in United Kingdom border policy approaches. From 25 February 2026, the UK will strictly enforce new entry requirements that effectively end the practice of dual nationals entering the country on an

CANBERRA, 10 February 2026 – The Australian Senate estimates hearings have resumed this week, serving as a critical mechanism for parliamentary oversight as the nation prepares for the upcoming May budget. While the hearings are designed to scrutinise government expenditure and department performance, the current round has been marked by intense questioning over infrastructure costs,

KARRATHA, WA – The City of Karratha is currently navigating the aftermath of Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell, which impacted the Pilbara coastline over the weekend. While the system has begun to move parallel to the coast, residents remain on alert as flood watches continue for coastal rivers across the region. Cyclone Mitchell Impacts and Weather

SYDNEY, 08 February 2026 – The final round of the 2026 Webex Players Series Sydney is reaching its climax today at the prestigious Castle Hill Country Club. As one of the premier mixed-gender events on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, the tournament has once again delivered a high-stakes leaderboard featuring a blend of established

BENDIGO, 07 February 2026 – The historic goldfields city of Bendigo is currently navigating a challenging summer season, marked by significant bushfire recovery efforts and ongoing infrastructure repairs following a major transmission outage. As the regional hub of Central Victoria, the city continues to balance its rich 19th-century heritage with modern developments in sport and

NEW YORK, 06 February 2026 – The legal saga surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell has entered a volatile new phase this week following the massive release of Department of Justice (DOJ) files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. As of Friday, Maxwell remains a central figure in a global conversation regarding government transparency, victim privacy, and her