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Lao authorities have charged a distillery owner in connection with the 2024 methanol poisoning that killed two Australian teenagers and four other tourists. The charges, which carry penalties of up to four years in prison, have drawn criticism from victims' families and international officials.
New Zealand has reported its first H5N1 bird flu infection in a native bird, a swamp harrier hawk, days after the country's initial case in a migratory seabird. Authorities have begun vaccinating endangered breeding birds to protect them from the virus.
Pauline Hanson's UK visit draws attention as she discusses her daughter's potential to lead One Nation and laments the end of the White Australia policy. Her meeting with Tommy Robinson and comments on Muslim communities have sparked criticism from Health Minister Mark Butler.
Liberty Bell Bay, Australia's only manganese smelter, has closed after administrators failed to find a buyer, costing 217 jobs and raising concerns about a $200 million cleanup and the nation's reliance on imported alloys.
Angus Taylor faces criticism over his media performance and the Liberal Party's struggle to connect with voters amid a changing political landscape, as reported by ABC Australia.
Daily smoking rates in Australia have fallen to historic lows, according to the latest national survey, but the use of illicit tobacco and multiple nicotine products is on the rise, raising new public health concerns.
Australia's government has pledged to keep three multiple sclerosis treatments on the PBS while a rapid review resolves a pricing dispute with drugmakers that threatened to leave 10,000 patients paying up to $33,000 a year.
The Brisbane Broncos face a must-win clash against the Penrith Panthers, who lead the NRL ladder, as the defending premiers look to break an eight-game losing streak. The Broncos' finals hopes hinge on winning all remaining games, a task complicated by their poor points differential, while key players return from Origin duty for both sides.
A report commissioned by Australia's capital city mayors ranks Brisbane as the country's number one nightlife city on Thursdays, driven by a surge in alcohol venues and late-night shopping. Meanwhile, the Queensland government has rejected a recommendation to change holiday trading hours for licensed venues, despite the nightlife commissioner calling for updated regulations.
Hundreds of BHP workers downed tools at Port Hedland in Western Australia in one of the most significant industrial disputes in the resources sector in decades. The eight-hour strike, involving unions representing nearly 400 workers, highlights tensions over pay, conditions, and union recognition, with both sides claiming success.
Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made bold selection calls for his farewell Test against Italy in Perth, dropping Fraser McReight to the bench and retaining Declan Meredith at fly half. The eighth-ranked Australians seek to end a six-match losing streak against a winless Italian side, with Les Kiss set to take over afterwards. Captain Harry Wilson has stressed that close losses are no longer acceptable.
France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, ending years of parliamentary wrangling. The law, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, will now be reviewed by the Constitutional Council. It applies to citizens and legal residents with life-threatening illnesses who can express free and informed choice.
A cyber attack on Partnered Health has exposed personal medical records of thousands of patients across Australia. Authorities and cybersecurity experts warn the stolen data could be sold on the dark web, while criticism grows over the delay in public notification.
Actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, has died aged 78. His agent confirmed pneumonia as the cause of death, while tributes poured in from colleagues and politicians.
The UK government has outlined plans for a default overnight social media lockout from midnight to 6am for 16- and 17-year-olds, alongside switching off features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling. The measures, which users can override, form part of Labour’s wider effort to limit online harms following an under-16 ban. Campaign groups have called the approach inadequate while officials defend its voluntary design.
Prime Minister Albanese announces AI oversight plans and faces business opposition to tax changes, while the Liberal Party launches a renewal review and a mortgage broker's tennis win over the PM makes waves.
A Liberal Party discussion paper canvassing gender quotas has drawn a swift rebuke from leader Angus Taylor, who says he has 'never supported any quotas at all,' while deputy Jane Hume insists all options remain on the table. The internal review warns the party's survival depends on reversing declining support among women, multicultural communities, and urban voters.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for roles in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' died Monday in Sydney at age 78. His agent confirmed the cause as pneumonia, revealing Neill had previously battled lymphoma. He is remembered for a career spanning five decades.
A woman in her 60s was bitten by a two-metre eastern brown snake that became entangled in her bike chain on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. The bite was a 'dry bite' with no venom, and she was treated at Tweed Valley Hospital before being discharged. The snake was euthanised after being freed.
New Zealand has reported its first case of H5N1 bird flu after a brown skua seabird tested positive near Wellington. Authorities have begun vaccinating endangered birds as conservationists warn of the potential impact on the country's vulnerable native species.