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Heavy rain soaks Central Australia, closing roads and inundating cattle stations - 2 feet of ...

Sott | 2026-02-24, 20:59

Heavy rain across large parts of the Barkly and Central Australia over the past three days has closed roads and inundated cattle stations, with more

Chris Hemsworth Says Moving to Australia Was the "Greatest Decision"

E! Online | 2026-02-24, 20:26

Chris Hemsworth has no regrets about extracting his family from Los Angeles. The Avengers star—who shares daughter India Rose, 13, as well as 11-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan with ...

Australian police charge New Zealand man after finding extremist videos on his phone

RNZ | 2026-02-24, 20:23

Australian police say they have charged a New Zealand man found with videos of violent extremist material on his phone. They say the 24-year-old was stopped for a baggage examination at Perth

Vanuatu authorities confirm minor eruption at Ambae volcano

RNZ | 2026-02-24, 20:23

Authorities in Vanuatu have upgraded the Ambae volcano to alert level 3 following increased activity. In its latest update, the Vanuatu Meteorology and

Shark attack fatality reignites safety v environment debate in New Caledonia

RNZ | 2026-02-24, 20:23

The latest shark attack related fatality in New Caledonia has reignited debate between environmental organisations and those who place public human safety first. On Sunday, a 55-year-old surfer was found dead near the popular beach of Anse-Vata, with a post

New Zealanders' dismal savings balances revealed

RNZ | 2026-02-24, 20:23

A third of New Zealanders have savings of less than $500, Westpac says, with Auckland and Northland lagging the rest of the country. Westpac has released new data that shows Canterbury and Otago are top of the savings stakes - in both regions 28 percent of

Australia news live: police investigate bomb threat after Anthony Albanese evacuated; university funding warning

The Guardian | 2026-02-24, 20:18

PM back at The Lodge after evacuation for security check; report says 40% of universities have spent past five years in deficit. Follow updates live

UK, Canada and Australia to permit Halloumi imports despite FMD outbreak

CyprusMail | 2026-02-24, 20:15

Cyprus’s halloumi exports will continue without disruption after the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia confirmed on Tuesday that they will not impose restrictions on the flagship national cheese, despite an ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting

Australia Begins Inquiry Into Antisemitism After Bondi Shooting

The Algemeiner | 2026-02-24, 20:05

An Australian flag sits amongst floral tributes honoring the victims of a shooting at Jewish holiday celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams Australia�on Tuesday opened a

UK sanctions NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oil

NewstalkZB | 2026-02-24, 20:03

The United Kingdom has sanctioned a New Zealand-based marine insurer after allegations that it provided insurance for dark fleet tankers transporting Iranian and Russian oil. “[Maritime Mutual Insurance Association (NZ) Limited] is or has been involved

Enraged as friend left alcohol party for card game: Indian man on trial in Australia for stabbing stranger to death in 2024

The Times of India | 2026-02-24, 20:02

Two brothers from Haryana, India were arrested in 2024 for stabbing another Indian student to death in Australia. The trial in the case began this week as the court was told that one of the accused was so enraged when his housemate left his party to play cards

New programme to shield Cook Islands seniors from online scams

Cook Islands News | 2026-02-24, 19:23

Cook Islands seniors will be among the first in the Pacific to receive regional digital safety support to

Australia may deny entry to Israeli journalist Zvi Yehezkeli over inflammatory remarks

Virtual Jerusalem | 2026-02-24, 19:13

Australia may block i24news host Tzvi Yehezkeli over past remarks calling for 100,000 Gazans to be killed and labeling Gaza journalists ‘terror journalists.’� | Read More�News from Israel ...

Kiwi arrested at Australian border with violent extremist material on phone

NewstalkZB | 2026-02-24, 19:09

A New Zealand man has been arrested at the Australian border after he was found with violent extremist material – including footage of violent killings and instructions on how to make home-made bombs – on his phone. The man, 24, had flown into Perth

Politico Expands to Australia With ‘Playbook’ Newsletter

The Wrap | 2026-02-24, 18:47

Politico announced on Tuesday it will expand to Australia later this year, pitting the Virginia-based outlet focused on politics and power against a media ecosystem long dominated by the Murdoch family. Politico will launch a new edition of its marquee

Notorious Nia Glassie murderer fronts Parole Board

NewstalkZB | 2026-02-24, 18:33

One of two brothers jailed for murdering Rotorua toddler Nia Glassie will remain behind bars for at least another year. Wiremu Curtis was called before the New Zealand Parole Board yesterday. It was the second time he was eligible for parole since

Australia begins sweeping public inquiry probing antisemitism after Bondi Beach killings

The Washington Times | 2026-02-24, 18:26

A wide-ranging federal inquiry began on Tuesday into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December. ...

Australia PM Anthony Albanese Evacuates Canberra Residence After Bomb Scare

NDTV | 2026-02-24, 17:16

Albanese says the number of threats made towards elected representatives has increased substantially. ...

Consilio Expands eDiscovery in Australia & New Zealand Through Integration of elaw

Business Wire | 2026-02-24, 17:05

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consilio, a global leader in technology-enabled legal services & AI solutions, announced the integration of elaw, an Australian eDiscovery provider. ...

Chris Hemsworth says leaving the US to return to Australia was the ‘greatest decision’ he’s made

The Independent | 2026-02-24, 17:02

Hemsworth now lives on a ‘big farm’ in Australia with his wife, Elsa Pataky, and their three children

Global Energy Metals discovers near-surface graphite at Millennium Project, Australia

Resource World | 2026-02-24, 16:21

Global Energy Metals Corp. , a multi-jurisdictional, multi-commodity critical mineral exploration, development and project-generating company focused on growth-oriented projects supporting the global transition to the new energy economy, reported significant

New classrooms ease overcrowding at high-growth schools as rolls soar

NewstalkZB | 2026-02-24, 16:10

When principal Chris Herlihy arrived at Auckland’s Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School in 2024, six classes were crammed into the gym. Now, 24 new classrooms and flexible teaching spaces have opened - but with the roll expected to hit 700 by year’s end, more