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'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

While a meeting with Anthony Albanese was brief, talks with China's third-highest official is further proof diplomatic relations are improving.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

New data reveals how Australia’s threatened reptiles and frogs are disappearing – and what we have to do

Australia is home to extraordinary reptiles and frogs, from giant lace monitors to tiny alpine froglets. Over 1,100 reptiles and 250 frog species are found across the Australian continent and islands. But we are losing them.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025

Quick Facts On Pauline Hanson: Age, Net Worth, Her Burqa Stunt And Story Behind Her 'Please Explain IGF'

Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt and media projects reignite debate over her political career, wealth and ongoing influence in Australia's national conversation.

International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025

England greats slam 'amateurish' resting for PM's match

England's decision to fly to Queensland early instead of playing a pink-ball match has been slammed following their first Test capitulation in Perth.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Aussie stocks edge up as lumbering banks cap progress

The local bourse has scraped to its first consecutive session of gains for the month, but retreated from a morning rally as wary sentiment overcame optimism.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Australia doesn’t need another migration ‘debate’. We need leaders brave enough to tackle inequality for all

Taking the easy but misleading route of blaming migrants for economic insecurity only serves to stoke the already smouldering fires of racism

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025

The Aussie sports pointer in India's Commonwealth Games

Australian sports axed from the next Commonwealth Games hope to get some clarity from India when Ahmedabad is ratified as the 2030 host city.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Secret Nauru asylum seeker transcript revealed

The Nauru President's explanation to his people of why the tiny Micronesian nation is accepting Australian asylum seekers has been revealed.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

New transmission towers are crucial for renewables – but contentious. Here’s where they should go

Solar and wind now provide 99% of new generating capacity in Australia. Renewables supply more than 40% of power to the main grid.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025

Risky business: how small firms can be caught in the trade sanctions crossfire

An Australian company is caught out and fined under American law despite following local shipping rules.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025