Latest news headlines in Australia
Death of Mel Schilling: Married at First Sight expert and dating coach Mel Schilling has passed away at age 54 following a battle with cancer, with tributes flowing for the “radiant” TV personality.
Cyclone Narelle: Severe weather continues to batter Far North Queensland with flooding, while ex-tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to track towards Perth, Western Australia, in an unusual path.
Australia-EU Trade Deal: Australia and the European Union have officially signed a historic, long-awaited free-trade agreement aimed at boosting trade and reducing reliance on critical minerals from China.
Fuel Supply Crisis: Hundreds of service stations have run out of fuel, leading to urgent warnings and calls for government action as petrol prices surge, causing a “hidden crisis” for households.
Teacher Strikes: Thousands of teachers have marched through Melbourne in mass protests, with 35,000 educators striking over pay and conditions.
Albanese was heckled during a Ramadan event at a Sydney mosque, highlighting tensions over the government’s response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia.
Bondi Family Threats: The family of the alleged Bondi gunman is receiving death threats, leading to a court hearing regarding identity suppression.
E-Bike : Following safety concerns, Queensland is set to ban children under 16 from riding e-bikes, while hundreds of riders have been fined in Sydney.
Childcare Worker Jailed: A Queensland childcare worker has been sentenced to jail for abusing a four-year-old girl.
Women’s Asia Cup Final: Japan defeated Australia 1-0 to win the Women’s Asian Cup title, heartbreaking the hosts.
Kyle and Jackie O Show: The long-running Australian breakfast radio show is facing controversy, with reports of a potential fallout after a high-stakes contract period.