In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.
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‘Bali Nine’ Drug Smugglers Return to Australia
The men were the last Australians still imprisoned in Indonesia for trying to smuggle heroin in 2005, in a case that became a diplomatic flashpoint between the countries.
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16
The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media
The proposed legislation would put the country at the forefront of regulating social media access for children.
Why the Australian Ambassador Deleted Tweets Critical of Trump
The envoy, Kevin Rudd, said that he had removed the posts “out of respect for the office of the president.” But it was a sign of broader anxiety over Donald J. Trump’s return to power.
Supermarkets in Australia Sued Over Claims of Fake Discounts
In a rare case of legal action tied to rising prices, the government sued Woolworths and Coles for what it described as a pattern of deceiving consumers.
Australia Plans to Set Age Limits for Social Media
The government is considering setting a minimum age for platforms like TikTok and Instagram that could be as high as 16.
Trump Says He and Netanyahu Remain on Good Terms
The former president met with the Israeli leader in Florida, a day after his main opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, and he both criticized Israel’s conduct of the war.
Teenager Fatally Shot by Australian Police After He Stabs a Man
The episode occurred just weeks after two major stabbing attacks in the country. The youth had been under monitoring for having extremist tendencies.
Teenager Fatally Shot by Australian Police After He Stabbed a Man
The episode occurred just weeks after two major stabbing attacks in the country. The teen had been under monitoring for having extremist tendencies.