Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling Australians need to know thousands of Aboriginal people died defending Country with spears, says one of the activists who founded the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. AAP · Apr 17
Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil. AAP · Apr 17
Meghan Markle Hits the Water in a Nautical-Inspired Outfit During Australia Tour—And Receives a Trendy Summer Gift The Duchess of Sussex wore stripes and shades for a day out with Prince Harry. Marie Claire · Apr 17
Reopening of strait "very fragile", PM says Dozens of oil tankers are on their way to Australia through the Strait of Hormuz as an international mission gets under way to ensure the waterway remains open. AAP · Apr 17
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Allegedly Face $10m Gamble in Australia as Netflix Deal Collapses and William Plots 'Consequences' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in Melbourne for a 2026 Australia tour that experts claim could be worth $10 million. International Business Times UK · Apr 17
When I hear an Australian politician announce a tough new immigration policy, I think dystopia Sorting migrants into good and bad is a lot easier than affording people human rights, dignity and freedom The Guardian - AU · Apr 17
Liberals can rule again if they take a simple lesson from their defeat – but Taylor’s Trumpian plan strays from the light Taylor painted a grim picture of migration that fits more with his tenuous political position than the state of the country The Guardian - AU · Apr 17
US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules One insider estimates Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket, with fans bearing the burden of monopolised music tour schedules and inflated artist values The Guardian - AU · Apr 17
Bondi beach tragedy: Prince Harry, Meghan meet survivors of last year’s terror attack during Australia visit Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, met survivors and emergency responders of the Bondi Beach shooting during their visit to Australia, marking an emotional stop in Sydney. The Times of India · Apr 17
Harry and Meghan continue Invictus cause at the rugby Prince Harry has combined his love of rugby and his Invictus quest as he and wife Meghan finished their trip to Australia with a night at the football. AAP · Apr 17
The Governance Gap: Navigating Australia's New 'Digital Duty of Care' An in-depth look at Australia's 2026 digital duty of care framework, age verification mandates, and the maturing market of online casinos in Australia. inkl · Apr 17
Indian man converted from Hinduism to Christianity denied asylum in Australia; tribunal says no risk of harm on return An Indian man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity has failed in his attempt to secure asylum in Australia, with a tribunal ruling that he faces no real risk of harm if returned home. The Times of India · Apr 17
Is Meghan Markle Exaggerating Her Online Abuse? Duchess Slams Social Media Click-Driven Industry Meghan Markle said she had been 'bullied and attacked' online every day for a decade and called social media a billion‑dollar industry 'predicated on cruelty to get clicks.' International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Most Young Australians Successfully Evade the Country's Social Media Ban The anxious generation is proving more tech savvy than regulators. Reason · Apr 17
Times Life · Apr 17 Indian Man Says 1 Day In Australia Equals 1 Month In India, Life Abroad Comes At A Price In the video, Ravinder says he worked from 7 am to midnight and earned around 650–700 AUD, or roughly Rs 43,000, in one day. The claim quickly grabbed attention because it reflects a real gap in wages and purchasing power. Australia’s national minimum wage is currently AUD 24.95 per hour,…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17 ‘Gamified’ versions of Bondi terror attack circulated online, Australia’s eSafety commissioner says The online safety regulator also identified bystander videos of the antisemitic massacre on X, Instagram, Threads and some fringe websites
The Guardian - US · Apr 17 ‘Don’t you dare count us out’: KC women’s sports mogul hails US rugby double-header Kansas City Current soccer co-owner Angie Long played the oval-ball game at college. Now she’s hosting a crunch game between the Eagles and Australia
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Prince Harry charms crowds with adorable twirl for four-year-old Australian fan The Duke of Sussex danced with a four-year-old girl as he and the Duchess of Sussex concluded their Australia trip on Friday (17 April).
Euronews · Apr 17 Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors? After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution".
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 17 Spotted: Meghan Markle Just Wore Not One, But Three Aussie Brands In Bondi Meghan Markle has been spotted in three Aussie labels during her final stop on her Australia tour, and we tracked down all of them.
AAP · Apr 17 Australian cycling team owner signals end of backing The owner of Australia's top-level cycling team has flagged the end of his financial support is coming, saying his children are worried about their inheritance.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17 Afternoon Update: Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail; Meghan and Harry meet Bondi attack survivors; and should you vacuum slower? Former SAS corporal to be released from Silverwater prison ahead of potential trial for war crimes
The Conversation · Apr 17 Want to get the pill without seeing a GP? Here’s what you need to know The pill is the most common way Australian women avoid getting pregnant. Almost 30% of Australian women who use contraception take the pill.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 17 Geelong Refinery Fire Exposes How Thin Australia’s Fuel Safety Net Really Is A fire at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery has rattled confidence in Australia’s already stretched fuel system. Here’s what experts say.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Australia's most decorated veteran granted bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths Australia’s most decorated living veteran has been granted bail 10 days after he was charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan