Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu may be an offence under Australia’s new hate speech laws, Greens claim

The Greens have claimed Labor’s newly passed hate speech bill could criminalise reasonable expressions of contempt or ridicule by individuals and groups, and see critics of the government of Israel targeted for prosecution. The Greens justice spokesperson, …

Samdech Khuon Sudary Lauds Cambodia-Australia Legislative Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, January 21, 2026 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, has sent a congratulatory message to Honourable Milton Dick, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives on the …

Michael McLaren’s reflections ahead of Australia Day

As Australia Day draws close, Michael McLaren has reflected on the current state of Australia. He says those who want the date changed will still find issues with Australia Day, and he’s questioned how lucky Australia really is. “We used to subscribe to …

Jeni O’Dowd: Australia Day is a mirror, politicians must reflect and unite on Bondi action

Sydney, Australia opens new AUD 800 million, 26,000-square-meter fish market

Sydney, Australia opened a new AUD 800 million (USD 538 million, EUR 459 million), 26,000-square-meter fish market on 19 January in what it called a “major milestone” for the country’s seafood industry. The new market, located on Sydney Harbour, was …

How KuCoin Is Shaping a New Standard of Trust for Modern Digital Platforms in Australia

In an era where digital technologies shape nearly every interaction, trust has quietly become the defining currency of modern business. Whether people are logging into an app, signing up for a new service, or sharing personal information online, the …

‘Disgraceful’: Australia Day move slammed

The mayor of Alice Springs has pulled out of official Australia Day ceremonies over concern the national holiday harms part of the community. Asta Hill said she would not participate in formalities on January 26 this year, citing it was not the right date …

Record-breaking solar storm delivers spectacular auroras across Australia

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Sharks are terrorising Australia

This is a summer that Australians want to forget. Australia was shocked and outraged by last month’s Bondi massacre of the innocents by Islamist fanatics. Its government and parliament have descended into angry chaos in Bondi’s wake. Massive bushfires …

NSW police ban neo-Nazis from Sydney CBD for Australia Day protests

(MENAFN) Authorities in New South Wales (NSW) are banning known neo-Nazis from Sydney’s central business district during Australia Day demonstrations next Monday. NSW Police have issued public safety orders preventing several individuals from entering the …