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'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

Foreign nationals found near a remote Indigenous community and described as "well dressed" by a local had arrived in Australia by an unknown vessel, police say.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Will the government’s new gas reservation plan bring down prices? Yes, if it works properly

The Australian government is poised to introduce a new domestic gas reservation policy on the east coast. The plan is meant to tackle growing concerns around spiking gas prices and domestic supply. Large gas producers in Queensland export the vast majority of their gas to overseas buyers and long-reliable wells…

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025

Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos

With US President Donald Trump among those in attendance in Washington, the Socceroos will learn their fate at the draw for next year's World Cup finals.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Stop wasting the world’s time, Putin told

Ukrainian, British and Estonian officials chastise the Kremlin for apparently fruitless peace talks in Moscow. What we know on day 1,380

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025

US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

Labor insists it did not repatriate ISIS-linked women and children from Syria, but notes reveal it considered getting them home without government involvement.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Big Brother’s Vinnie Says He’s ‘Shocked’ By Australia’s Reaction To One Housemate

After one of the most brutal eliminations in reality TV history, Vinnie Brigante is spilling the tea about his Big Brother experience.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 4, 2025

Pop, smut and Swift: what Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals about Australian tastes

Lack of local content is notable this year in the music platform’s analysis of users’ personal music, podcast and audiobook choices

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025

Rory McIlroy mania hits Melbourne as fans skip school and work on ‘special day’

The Northern Irishman’s appeal was clear at the Australian Open with queues forming at the crack of dawn to catch a glimpse of the golf star

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025

Instagram and Facebook begin shutting down accounts as Australia’s under-16s social media ban looms

Ban due to take effect next week, but Meta has started deactivating accounts already

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025

Discussing breast density after mammograms may cause unneeded anxiety, study finds

Data from Australia shows women told about density had more anxiety and confusion, as measure considered in UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025