Iran has a long history of clandestine attacks abroad to further its ends If Tehran was behind antisemitic attacks in Australia, experts say it is a sign of weakness rather than strength The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
Masters prize: Australian Open champ to play at Augusta This year's Australian Open champion will be rewarded with a guaranteed place at the 2026 Masters thanks to a new initiative from Augusta National. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
‘It’s a scary situation’: Australia’s Iranian diaspora fear reprisals against families Although Iranian Australians welcome action against Tehran, many worry loved ones will pay a price back home The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
France to sue Kick for alleged negligence over livestream death Minister says Australian platform ‘did not do everything possible to stop the broadcast of dangerous content’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
M&S launches the Lamington in claimed ‘first’ for UK high street The Lamington – a much-loved treat originating in Australia – is a square of sponge cake, coated in chocolate icing and tossed in coconut. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Manhunt for ‘sovereign citizen’ in rural Australia after two police officers shot dead Prime minister Anthony Albanese pays tribute to bravery of slain officers, who were killed serving a warrant for historic sex offences The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
What to know about Iran's Revolutionary Guard Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a powerful force that answers only to the country's supreme leader The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador Tehran rejects Australia’s accusations, calling the move unjustified and influenced by internal political developments. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Inside the prison conditions faced by Australia’s mushroom murderer A Supreme Court judge noted Erin Patterson’s prison conditions do not ‘sound very humane’ The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Iran is under pressure from Australia at a pivotal moment – time is running out to strike a nuclear deal In an extraordinary announcement, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Iran directed at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia, including the firebombing of a synagogue, in an attempt to sow discord and undermine social cohesion in the country. The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025
Police in Australia hunt gunman after two officers killed in rural town Manhunt under way for man accused of shooting dead two officers and wounding another in southeastern state of Victoria. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Gino D’Acampo thanks Brooklyn Beckham for ‘kind gift’ amid misconduct allegations The embattled chef praised Beckham’s Cloud23 hot sauce in a video as he seeks to rebuild his career in Australia while continuing to deny misconduct allegations Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
Australian Jewish groups applaud expulsion of Iranian diplomats but say community faces renewed fears Adass Israel synagogue board member says announcement of Iran’s involvement in December arson attack has caused ‘general fear’ among congregation The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
Elon Musk's Tesla Could Be Gearing Up To Launch FSD In Australia A new video has surfaced online that shows a Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) apparently in self-driving mode in Australia, sparking rumors of FSD's potential release down under. Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 Lachie Kennedy joins Jemima Montag in pulling out of world titles in dual blow for Australia Australia’s athletics squad has suffered a double blow weeks out from the world championships in Tokyo with the sprinter and race walker both ruled out
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 PM declines to comment on reports of other attacks orchestrated by Iran; Israel praises Australia for ‘principled stand’ – as it happened This blog has now closed
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Former Australia opener raises doubt over England mentality for Ashes Justin Langer wonders if England have the ‘killer instinct’ required to win in Australia
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 2 police officers killed and another shot in a rural Australian town Two police officers were killed and another seriously wounded in a shooting at a property in rural Australia and the suspect was at large
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 Iranian ambassador expelled over ‘credible intelligence’ Iran directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil Australia’s spy agency finds Iran behind incidents including arson attack on Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne
Euronews · Aug 26, 2025 Australia accuses Iran of organising antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador The Australian government has cut diplomatic ties with Tehran and expelled its ambassador amid accusations the country organised two antisemitic attacks.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 Afternoon Update: Australia says Iran orchestrated antisemitic attacks; police killed in Porepunkah; and a tribute to country footy Anthony Albanese says attacks were ‘extraordinary and dangerous acts by a foreign nation on Australian soil’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 Iran directed arson attacks in Australia and ‘fanned the flames’ of antisemitism, country’s spy chief says Iranian ambassador expelled from Canberra as Albanese government announces it will list IRGC as terrorist organisation
The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025 The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be proscribed as a terrorist organisation. What does this mean? In a joint press conference, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Iran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil: the October 2024 attack on Sydney’s Lewis Continental Kitchen and the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne in December 2024.
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025 Australia, Japan join countries suspending some parcel shipments to the US Australia and Japan latest countries to stop some postal services to US for goods valued at less than $800.
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Australia police shooting latest: Gunman identified as ‘sovereign citizen’ while massive manhunt continues Prime minister Anthony Albanese says threat of ‘extreme ideologies’ needs to be taken seriously