The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia’s climate risk assessment prompts deluge of misinformation from the usual suspects

Nationals senator Matt Canavan and Sky presenter Chris Kenny line up to misinterpret and misquote report in effort to press case against net zero

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025

Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on children

Authorities say that social media platforms should not require age verification for all users when a ban on children under 16 having accounts goes into effect in December in Australia

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia

The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025

Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear

The Australian government today released regulatory guidance on the social media minimum age law, which comes into effect on December 10. The law will restrict individuals under 16 from holding accounts on many social media platforms.

The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025

New climate report warns property prices face a $611 billion hit. What does that mean?

Climate risks are hitting where Australians feel it most: at home.

The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025

Australia Says Social Media Ban Will Not Age Test All Users

Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday.

International Business Times · Sep 16, 2025

Incoming One Nation senator vows to end mass migration

A former labourer who was a long-term adviser to Pauline Hanson will be Australia's next senator, after being picked by One Nation to fill a vacancy.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

Pacific leaders gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence

Celebrations and events have been held across the country to mark the milestone

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025

Australia gifts Papua New Guinea a Parliament House extension for its 50th independence anniversary

Australia has offered to gift Papua New Guinea an extension to its Parliament House as the South Pacific island nation celebrates its 50th independence anniversary

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children

Report commissioned by Mudgee health alliance suggests mine’s health and environmental assessments accepted by NSW government contain errors and outdated evidence

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025