Anthony Albanese
Helen Haines in serious but stable condition after losing both legs in alleged car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines is in serious but stable condition after losing both legs in an alleged car attack outside her Wangaratta electorate office.
Australia gives social media users an algorithm “off switch” in landmark digital duty-of-care bill
Australia’s draft “digital duty of care” bill lets users opt out of social media algorithms, imposes A$109m fines and strengthens under‑18 safety rules.
China conducts rare submarine missile test amid emerging Pacific defence bloc
China’s launch of a long-range submarine-fired ballistic missile across the Pacific has jolted regional security dynamics.
Australia, Japan mark 50 years of ties with new minerals, energy and defence deals
The initiatives signal a step-change in the bilateral relationship, reflecting how a partnership once anchored in trade has evolved into a strategic alignment shaped by geopolitical risk and economic security concerns.