Voters across nearly 900 islands await results as incumbent pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare faces Western-backed opposition leader Peter Kenilorea Jr. amidst geopolitical stand-off between Beijing and ...
A desperate race against time unfolds in far northern Australia as authorities scramble to evacuate 700 residents left stranded by a devastating cyclone.
Australia's economy experiences sluggish growth due to weak consumer spending caused by high interest rates and cost-of-living pressures.
South China Sea tensions with Beijing and the Myanmar civil war situation take centre stage at the ASEAN meeting in Australia.
Australia's response to Chinese police in Kiribati involves reinforcing local security in the Pacific as Pacific Minister Pat Conroy rejects the role, prioritising local security strengthening efforts.
Full-blown row erupts as head of country's spy agency claims a politician "sold out the country, party and former colleagues to advance interests of the foreign regime."
The centre-right government's move is seen by many Indigenous groups as undermining their rights and status and has sparked protests.
Uncontrollable wildfires engulf Australia's Victoria as the heatwave threatens to worsen the situation amid ongoing massive evacuations.
Urgent evacuation orders issued as uncontrolled bushfires threaten Western Australia's towns as Premier Allan emphasizes immediate action for safety.
The victims are believed to be tribal fighters ambushed by a rival group.
Sydney battles widening asbestos contamination in schools and parks, prompting health risks and investigations.
Nickel price crash triggers Australian government action as royalty relief and loans aim to save jobs and boost the industry.
El Nino-induced intense fire risk in Victoria and south Australia, coupled with dry heat and strong winds, prompted authorities to urge precautionary measures.
Sydney was shaken by a neo-Nazi gathering, drawing strong condemnation from Premier Minns and Prime Minister Albanese.
Sinner will face either Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev or German sixth seed Alexander Zverev in Sunday's title match, meaning there will be a new name on the trophy.
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's Queensland state were without power after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains.
In the southern city of Melbourne, a statue of the British explorer was felled —apparently cut off at the shins — and its plinth sprayed with the words "The colony will fall."
Covid protocols allow players to compete even if they do not return negative results in the next 24 hours, but they must be kept apart from the rest of the playing group.
"Extreme" heatwave alerts have been placed for parts of Western Australia and have been extended to South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.
The heightened fire risk, combined with El Nino conditions, raises concerns for an already high-risk fire season.
The industrial relations minister of Australia's Labour government has indicated that he will refrain from intervening in the dispute between port operator DP World and its employee union.
Golriz Ghahraman conceded she had fallen short of the standards expected of politicians and needed time to address her mental health.
Australia is currently facing a high-risk bushfire season due to the onset of an El Nino weather event, which is associated with extreme occurrences such as wildfires, cyclones and droughts.
Violence first broke out in Port Moresby after a group of soldiers, police officers and prison guards went on strike after unexplained deductions in salary, with disgruntled citizens joining the fray, the unrest soon spread to the city of Lae.
Prime Minister Marape responds to violent protests over pay deductions, enforcing a 14-day state of emergency in the capital Port Moresby.
"Deep cuts" and reinstatement of thousands of banned accounts have created "perfect storm" for spread of harmful content, says Australia's eSafety Commission.
PM Anthony Albanese blames his predecessor Scott Morrison for mishandling 20-year-old Cabinet documents, saying Australians should know why their country went to Iraq in 2003.
The northeastern New South Wales and southeastern Queensland regions were pounded by a wild weather system overnight, with several towns taking roughly a month's rainfall over 24 hours.
Police urge people to report any suspicious packages, Detective Chief Superintendent Jason Weinstein says.
Thunderstorms batter states of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, leaving eight people dead and one unaccounted for, authorities say.
Storms, rains and flooding have inundated Malaysia, Thailand and Australia, affecting thousands of people and creating chaos.
After being refused permission to display a dove of peace on his bat, Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja posts a video on Instagram showing pictures of other international players with religious symbols and messages on their bats.
In Perth, the capital of Western Australia, the nation's largest state, a forecast for Sunday indicated a maximum temperature of 35°C (95°F), surpassing the December mean by more than five degrees.
The 36-year-old cricket star had wanted to show his support for the people of Gaza.
Pakistan-born opener is reprimanded by cricket's global governing body for the armband during the team's 360-run victory in Perth, a move seen at the time as support for people in Gaza, where Israel has killed over 20,000 Palestinians.
Rescue teams successfully evacuated over 300 individuals overnight, as military helicopters were deployed to assist areas that were inaccessible.
Meteorologists said Jasper was "strengthening" into a Category Two storm as it churned towards the mainland across the Coral Sea.
Meteorologists predict winds of 140 kilometres per hour, heavy rain and possible storm tides.
The security agreement between Australia and PNG stipulates that the two nations will engage in consultations in the event of a threat to peace in the Pacific or an external armed attack on either par...