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Woman charged with assaulting Australian senator who shouted at the king

A woman has appeared in an Australian court charged with assaulting the Indigenous senator who shouted at King Charles III during a royal reception last week

World - ABC News - October 28

Australian PM accused of seeking upgrades from Qantas boss

Albanese has said he followed the rules and was "completely transparent" with all disclosures.

Australian police recover 40,000 stolen coins based on the children's series 'Bluey'

Australian police say they have recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s animated series “Bluey.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

Australian billionaire Ellison to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conduct

Mineral Resources shares fall 10% after board concludes founder used company resources for personal benefit

World - Financial Times - November 4

Anglo American to offload Australian coal mining stake for $1.1bn

London-listed group sells holding as it pushes ahead with radical plans to streamline business

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Australian Explosives Giant Sees Dynamite Opportunity in North America

The CEO of the world’s biggest commercial-explosives maker expects North America to account for 30% to 40% of revenue within the next few years.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Australian High Court overturns law that forced migrants to wear tracking bracelets

Australia’s highest court has ruled that migrants can’t be forced by law to wear electronic tracking bracelets or to comply with curfews

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Emperor penguin turns up on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Gisèle Pelicot ‘honoured’ to wear scarf from Australian women’s group in court

Scarf made by First Nations women showed Pelicot that others around the world ‘feel the same way’, says lawyer. Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who has become a feminist hero after insisting that ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

Australian breaker Raygun retires from sport after Olympic backlash

Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.

Serco shares fall on Australian contract loss and changes to UK national insurance

UK operator of prisons and asylum accommodation expects a combined £38mn hit in 2025

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach

“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians

Post-Covid inflation rise leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economies

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Australian gold miner’s shares plunge after chief executive detained in Mali

Resolute Mining says Terence Holohan and other executives were in Bamako to discuss claims made against company

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Jamie Oliver pulls children's book after complaints from Indigenous Australians

The 400-page fantasy novel is accused of stereotyping Indigenous Australians.

Emperor penguin found 2,000 miles from home on Australian tourist beach

A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday.

Battery-operated items from Temu tested by Choice fail Australian safety standards

Consumer advocate says results are a ‘worrying reminder’ children are at risk from insecure battery components on most items. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

A Christian ‘doomsday cult’ is targeting Australian university campuses. Now former members want them stopped

Former members of the Shincheonji church allege the group uses ‘coercive’ tactics such as sleep deprivation and verbal abuse – and they want the government to act. Follow our Australia news live ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Rio Tinto's Australian Iron Ore Output Rises, but Miner Cautions on Cost Inflation

The world’s second-biggest miner by value said it produced slightly more iron ore from its Australian operations in the third quarter of 2024 but cautioned on inflation pressures.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

King Charles, know this: Australians don’t hate the royals – we just wish you’d lose interest in us | Van Badham

It’s a bit awkward: Charles and Camilla are expecting us to bring out the bunting. Instead, they’ll meet with a wall of lazy republicanism. It’s 25 years since Australia voted “no” in a referendum ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Body of ‘hero’ Australian found two days after saving German tourist from drowning in Bali

Witnesses said Craig Laidley had almost reached safety when a wave dragged the 56-year-old back into heavy seas . Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

From monarch mania to the slimline tour: how Charles and Camilla’s Australian visit will break with tradition

The king and queen’s visit to Sydney and Canberra will be a long way from previous showstopping tours, including those by Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. Get our breaking news email , ...