Australia
Google threatens to pull out of Australia over media payment law
Google threatens to pull out of Australia over media payment law
Social media giant poised to shut down search engines if forced to pay for news content
22 Jan 2021
Father Christmas caught in power lines
Father Christmas caught in power lines
And other stories from the stranger side of life
22 Dec 2020
Instant Opinion: ‘Want people to get the vaccine? Pay them’
Instant Opinion: ‘Want people to get the vaccine? Pay them’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 25 November
25 Nov 2020
Man called Pineapple to become Queensland mayor
Man called Pineapple to become Queensland mayor
And other stories from the stranger side of life
10 Nov 2020
Scientists say time travel could prevent the Covid pandemic
Scientists say time travel could prevent the Covid pandemic
And other stories from the stranger side of life
1 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: Hitachi ‘failed its nuclear test’
Instant Opinion: Hitachi ‘failed its nuclear test’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 18 September
18 Sep 2020
Airline’s ‘flight to nowhere’ sells out in ten minutes
Airline’s ‘flight to nowhere’ sells out in ten minutes
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 Sep 2020
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Why Tony Abbott is a controversial choice for UK trade role
Why Tony Abbott is a controversial choice for UK trade role
The former Australian PM is a keen Brexiteer - but comes with political baggage
27 Aug 2020
All of the countries facing a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
All of the countries facing a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
Fears rising amid string of European outbreaks and rising cases in the Americas
30 Jul 2020
Australian pub bars emu regulars for defecating
Australian pub bars emu regulars for defecating
And other stories from the stranger side of life
29 Jul 2020
Gough Whitlam: did the Queen dismiss Australia’s PM?
Gough Whitlam: did the Queen dismiss Australia’s PM?
Newly released letters reveal Palace’s role in one of the most sensational political events in Australian history
14 Jul 2020
Elite Australian troops ‘committed war crimes’, says chief
Elite Australian troops ‘committed war crimes’, says chief
Major-General Adam Findlay said ‘there are guys who criminally did something’
30 Jun 2020
Scientists begin testing two coronavirus vaccines
Scientists begin testing two coronavirus vaccines
Australian researchers reach ‘critical milestone’ in global Covid-19 battle
3 Apr 2020
Police investigate ‘horrific’ car fire that killed family
Police investigate ‘horrific’ car fire that killed family
Brisbane police refuse to rule out murder-suicide involving ex-rugby league player
19 Feb 2020
Boy in news report spotted eating flies
Boy in news report spotted eating flies
And other stories from the stranger side of life
13 Feb 2020
Australian Open 2020: women’s and men’s finals
Australian Open 2020: women’s and men’s finals
First slam of the season ends this weekend in Melbourne
31 Jan 2020
Has Lord Lucan been found in Australia?
Has Lord Lucan been found in Australia?
Son of murdered nanny says the fugitive is now a suburban Buddhist
29 Jan 2020
The pros and cons of a points-based immigration
The pros and cons of a points-based immigration
Priti Patel ‘pushing for early introduction’ of Australian-style approach
21 Jan 2020
Australia in pictures: from bushfires to giant hailstones
Australia in pictures: from bushfires to giant hailstones
Dust clouds, flooding and golf ball sized hailstones hit fire-ravaged country
20 Jan 2020
James Murdoch condemns father’s outlets for climate denial
James Murdoch condemns father’s outlets for climate denial
Rupert Murdoch’s son criticises Fox News and News Corp as Australia burns
15 Jan 2020
Australia bushfire appeal: Lewis Hamilton pledges £380,000
Australia bushfire appeal: Lewis Hamilton pledges £380,000
Sport stars rally to raise money for Australia’s recovery fund
10 Jan 2020
Sew cute: knitters unite to help animals in Australian fires
Sew cute: knitters unite to help animals in Australian fires
Rescue group inundated with mittens for koalas and pouches for joeys
8 Jan 2020
Sport shorts: Rafa and Serena to play in bushfire fundraiser
Sport shorts: Rafa and Serena to play in bushfire fundraiser
Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 8 January
8 Jan 2020
Sport shorts: Warne auctions Test cap for bushfire appeal
Sport shorts: Warne auctions Test cap for bushfire appeal
Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 6 January
6 Jan 2020
Instant Opinion: Australia is ‘committing climate suicide’
Instant Opinion: Australia is ‘committing climate suicide’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 3 January
3 Jan 2020
Australian bushfires rage out of control
Australian bushfires rage out of control
Wildfires are likely to flare again this weekend, as unusually hot and dry conditions persist with rain not expected for weeks
2 Jan 2020
Australian PM flies home to face wildfire outrage
Australian PM flies home to face wildfire outrage
Scott Morrison defends both his government’s climate change policies and his decision to go on holiday to Hawaii last week
23 Dec 2019
Why Australia’s government is unmoved on climate change
Why Australia’s government is unmoved on climate change
New South Wales declares second state of emergency in as many months as bushfires ravage region
19 Dec 2019
Australia endures hottest day on record with more to come
Australia endures hottest day on record with more to come
Heatwave has fuelled fires across the east of the country
18 Dec 2019
What happened to Aslan King?
What happened to Aslan King?
Briton found dead after going missing from Australian campsite three days ago
26 Nov 2019
Australian bushfires: what we know so far
Australian bushfires: what we know so far
The devastating blazes have claimed six lives and hundreds of homes
22 Nov 2019
What the Bougainville referendum means for the world
What the Bougainville referendum means for the world
The tiny island nation is expected to vote for independence from Papua New Guinea
20 Nov 2019
Israel Folau: rugby player condemned for bushfire remarks
Israel Folau: rugby player condemned for bushfire remarks
Former Wallabies player back in the sin-bin over remarks during church sermon
18 Nov 2019
Why people are banned from climbing Uluru
Why people are banned from climbing Uluru
The world-famous monolith holds spiritual significance in local Aboriginal culture
25 Oct 2019
