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A rightwing provocateur's plan to register a 'Free Palestine party' in Victoria to funnel preferences to conservative parties has sparked alarm over the state's group voting ticket system. The move, inspired by a similar tactic from an anti-lockdown activist, highlights the ability to use misleading party names to influence the upper house election.
One Nation's David Farley has won the Farrer by-election, securing the party's first-ever federal lower house seat. The Liberal primary vote collapsed below 13%, and the result has been described as a 'bloodbath' for the Coalition and a blow to Angus Taylor's leadership.
As the US-Israel war in Iran disrupts global oil supplies, major energy companies report soaring profits, sparking debate over windfall taxes and the burden on households. BP and TotalEnergies lead with significant earnings jumps, while analysts highlight the broader economic impact on consumers and governments.
Australia's electricity demand hit record highs in the first quarter, driven by hot weather and growing datacentre usage, yet renewable energy and battery storage helped keep wholesale prices down. Renewables provided 46.5% of generation, gas output fell to a 25-year low, and grid-scale batteries tripled their energy-shifting capacity.
FIFA has amended its regulations to allow the exiled Afghan women's football team, Afghan Women United, to compete in official international matches, ending a ban that began after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The decision, announced after years of advocacy, enables the team to aim for the 2028 Olympics, though they will miss the 2027 World Cup.
A light plane crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, killing two people and injuring several others. The aircraft, a Diamond DA42, burst into flames, prompting a major emergency response. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has launched an investigation.
Australia’s inflation figures and a divided Reserve Bank board have put the next interest rate decision in the spotlight. While markets see a hike as likely, economists and policymakers debate the effectiveness of rates as the only tool, with some suggesting alternative measures like tax adjustments.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has received a $1.3 million Cirrus G7 aircraft from Gina Rinehart and $2 million in donations from the mining magnate's associates. The revelations coincide with fresh scrutiny of Hanson's travel expenses, including taxpayer-funded flights that connected with Rinehart-paid private jet trips.
Australia's headline inflation accelerated to 4.6% in March, the highest in two and a half years, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices linked to Middle East conflict. Underlying inflation remained steady at 3.3%, but economists predict further rate hikes.
Jarome Luai will leave Wests Tigers at the end of 2027 to join the Papua New Guinea Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL debut, on a tax-free deal reportedly worth over $1 million a season. South Sydney's Alex Johnston is set to become the first signing on a one-year, $325,000 tax-free contract. The moves signal the Chiefs' aggressive recruitment drive as the NRL expands to 19 teams.
ABC News reports that Perth and southern Western Australia lead the nation in ADHD medication prescriptions, with experts attributing the trend to historical advocacy, telehealth expansion, and lingering questions about overdiagnosis.
Rapid warming in the Pacific Ocean has increased the likelihood of an El Niño event, with forecasts suggesting a warm and dry second half of 2026 for Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology's model projects record oceanic strength, while climate scientists highlight potential global temperature impacts.
New data reveals more than 2.7 tonnes of antibiotics were used at a single Tasmanian salmon farm lease over two months, prompting concerns from Greens and experts about environmental and human health impacts. Despite the use of florfenicol, over 9,000 tonnes of fish died in the first three months of the year, with the permit revoked after traces were found in wild shellfish.
The superyacht Nord, linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov, has completed a rare passage through the Strait of Hormuz, traveling from Dubai to Oman. The journey comes amid an ongoing US-Iran standoff that has severely restricted shipping in the critical waterway. Sources suggest neither Iran nor the US objected to the transit, which was conducted under the Russian flag.
Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been freed from a Belarusian penal colony as part of a multi-country prisoner exchange, ending five years of detention. The release follows diplomatic efforts by Poland, the US, Romania, and Moldova, and is seen as part of a broader attempt by Belarus to improve ties with the West.
Australia's proposed Media Bargaining Incentive aims to make digital platforms pay for news, but Meta has called it a 'government-mandated transfer of wealth,' and the Trump administration labeled it 'extortion.' The plan would impose a 2.25% levy on large platforms unless they strike deals with publishers, with revenue directed to newsrooms.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has begun a diplomatic tour of Japan, China, and South Korea to secure Australia's fuel and energy supply chains amid the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The trip comes as Australia seeks guarantees from Asian refiners while managing concerns from Japan about a proposed gas tax and domestic political debates over welcome to country ceremonies.
Lauren Mastrosa, a 34-year-old Australian author, was sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order for writing a novel that a judge ruled contained child abuse material. The book, Daddy's Little Toy, depicted an adult woman role-playing as a toddler in sexual scenarios. Mastrosa was also placed on the NSW Child Protection Register for eight years.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has indicated he may abandon plans to ban the phrase 'globalise the intifada' unless a similar ban in Queensland survives a constitutional challenge. The shift follows a court ruling that struck down the state's anti-protest laws, casting doubt on the viability of further restrictions.
On the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre, survivors, families, and officials gathered to honor the 35 victims and 23 wounded. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's proposed gun law reforms remain stalled, with survivor Carolyn Loughton urging action.