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Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of virgin, ACCC reports

Qantas has canceled flights at twice the rate of its main domestic competitor, Virgin Australia, according to a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The watchdog also noted that airfares have risen despite falling jet fuel prices. Virgin Australia canceled an average......

Calls for compensation rise as CBA posts record earnings and dividends

Australia’s largest bank, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), reported a record annual cash profit of AUD 10.25 billion for the year ending June 2025, representing a 4% increase compared to the previous year. The bank also announced a generous dividend payout of AUD 2.60 per share, totaling AUD 4.85 for the......

Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September

Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, marking a significant diplomatic shift for a nation traditionally aligned with Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision on Monday, calling a two-state solution “humanity’s......

Albanese and Luxon reaffirm strong ties amid global tensions

In the scenic town of Queenstown, New Zealand, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon met over the weekend to reinforce their countries’ historic partnership in a time of global instability. Despite the icy weather, their relationship appeared......

Australia under scrutiny for denying visas to bat researchers from Asia and Africa

Australia is facing criticism from the international scientific community after its government denied visas to eight bat researchers from Asia and Africa who were scheduled to attend the 20th International Bat Research Conference in Cairns, Queensland. Professor Justin Welbergen, chair of the event,......

Australia rediscovers the protest spirit of the 60s amid backlash to anti-demonstration laws

In a political climate increasingly seen as hostile to dissent, Australians are reclaiming their right to protest. Last Sunday, more than 225,000 demonstrators marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, calling for an end to Israel’s offensive in Gaza and rejecting growing government efforts to......

Australian MP convicted of rape refuses to resign despite mounting pressure

Sydney, August 6, 2025 – Gareth Ward, an independent member of the New South Wales Parliament in Australia, has been convicted of rape and sexual assault, but continues to refuse to step down from his position. The 44-year-old MP, who represented the coastal town of Kiama since 2011, is currently......

Australian prime minister Albanese begins China trip to strengthen trade ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has embarked on a weeklong visit to China, aiming to fortify economic relations between the two nations. The visit, which commenced this weekend, includes high-level meetings with top Chinese officials and a focus on rebuilding trade following years of strained......

Australia’s regulator challenges YouTube exemption from teen social media ban

Australia’s online safety regulator has clashed with YouTube over the platform’s possible exemption from an upcoming law that would bar children under 16 from accessing social media. The law, set to take effect in December, would make Australia the first country to impose fines on platforms......