Australia

PERTH, 06 February 2026 – Emergency services remain on high alert across the Perth metropolitan area following a week of extreme heat and multiple emergency-level bushfires. While several major blazes have been downgraded in the last 48 hours, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant as temperatures continue to fluctuate and fire crews manage active […]

SYDNEY, 06 February 2026 – The Sydney Harbour Bridge remains the focal point of New South Wales infrastructure this week, as the city balances the preservation of the 94-year-old “Coathanger” with modern transport upgrades. While the bridge continues to serve as a vital multi-modal link for road, rail, and pedestrian traffic, recent initiatives are focusing

Coalition Fractures as Nationals Face Leadership Spill, One Nation Surges in Polls CANBERRA, 1 February 2026 – Australia’s conservative political landscape is undergoing its most significant realignment in decades, with the historic Coalition split triggering internal revolts, leadership challenges, and a dramatic surge in support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. Nationals in Turmoil After

Safety Review and 2026 Intake Open at Maybury Primary School Nursery After Playground Incident 31 January 2026 – Maybury Primary School’s nursery is in the spotlight this week following a disturbing safety incident and as it opens applications for the 2026 intake. The Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) setting, which launched in January 2025 as

Gina Rinehart’s Week: From Cattle Sales to Gold Rushes and Political Clout SYDNEY, 31 January 2026 – Australia’s wealthiest individual, mining magnate Gina Rinehart, has dominated business headlines over the past week with a series of high-stakes moves. From divesting agricultural assets and expanding her mining empire into gold to navigating shifting international mineral policies

Albanese Secures Health Deal Amid Political Turmoil as One Nation Surges in Polls CANBERRA, 30 January 2026 – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has clinched a landmark five-year hospital funding agreement with states and territories worth $25 billion, a major policy win that comes as new opinion polling reveals a dramatic political realignment with One Nation

Sabalenka Powers Into Fourth Straight Final, Men’s Semi-Finals Headline Day 13 MELBOURNE, 30 January 2026 – The final matchups are taking shape at Melbourne Park as the Australian Open enters its decisive phase. Aryna Sabalenka has stormed into her fourth consecutive women’s singles final, while the men’s semi-finals promise high drama with a controversial medical

Gadecki and Peers on the Brink of History in Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final MELBOURNE, 30 January 2026 – Australian wildcards Olivia Gadecki and John Peers are set to contest the Australian Open mixed doubles final this evening, standing on the precipice of a historic achievement. The defending champions are aiming to become the first

Words in Focus: Spelling, Identity and Games Dominate Australian Discourse SYDNEY, 30 January 2026 – A confluence of conversations around language, national identity, and digital pastimes has characterised Australian public discourse this week. From debates over the evolving “Aussie accent” and perennial spelling struggles to the hardened political rhetoric surrounding Australia Day, the power of

Australia Fortifies Homeland Amid Northern Threats and Diplomatic Flux CANBERRA, 29 January 2026 – The Australian government has announced a suite of national security measures and diplomatic engagements this week, focusing on border integrity, defence industry growth, and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. The moves come amid heightened regional tensions and internal political debate over