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British woman who moved to Australia shares harsh reality of what it's like to live there
A British woman who made the move to Australia has detailed the ‘big mistake’ she made, leaving her scrambling to get back to her dreamy life. Making a big move to a sunny location would be a dream come true for most people, but for Helen...

Pop sensation Katy Perry surprises fans at Melbourne nightclub and shouts free drinks during Australian tour
By MEGAN WATTS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 22:31 EDT, 14 June 2025 | Updated: 22:54 EDT, 14 June 2025 Katy Perry was feeling generous over the weekend as she shouted an entire bar drinks. The mega popstar, who is currently playing a slew...

Cummins flags Australia shake-up after WTC defeat as Ashes loom
"We've got a couple of weeks before the first Test in the Windies, so we'll sit down and have a bit of a think after we digest this game," he said. "But for me, I think a new WTC cycle in some ways does feel like a bit of a reset. "It's probably...

Australia PM Albanese to meet with Trump on G7 sidelines in Canada
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Group of Seven summit in Canada for talks on the AUKUS defence pact and tariffs, in what will be the first face-to-face...
Pat Cummins says WTC final ‘a bridge too far’ for beaten Australia
Australia's Pat Cummins appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of South Africa's Tristan Stubbs.PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON – Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side had been faced with a “bridge too far” after losing the World Test Championship...

Cannes Lions: Australians in audio, health and wellness shortlists
Agencies based in Australia have been shortlisted in the audio and health and wellness categories at Cannes Lions. DDB Sydney’s Roobadge for Volkswagen is a contender in the Audio and Radio category for audio-led creativity. Health and Wellness:...

Australians accused of sledge as South Africa claim historic World Test Championship
Triumphant South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma has disclosed that an Aussie player used the infamous 'chokers' tag during the World Test Championship final. Labelled as 'chokers' following years of blowing sudden-death ICC matches, the Proteas...

Australian man shot dead in Bali
Sun Jun 15, 2025 01:11 AM Last update on: Sun Jun 15, 2025 01:33 AM AFP, Denpasar Sun Jun 15, 2025 01:11 AM Last update on: Sun Jun 15, 2025 01:33 AM An Australian man was shot dead and another one was wounded in a shooting at their villa on the...

"I definitely heard that" - Temba Bavuma makes massive sledging claim from Australia after SA vs AUS 2025 WTC Final
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma revealed that Australia suggested that the Proteas might 'choke' in their run chase during the fourth innings of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) at Lord's. The underdogs scripted history after hunting down...

US Warship Arrives In Australia Ahead Of War Games
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, June 14 (Reuters) – A key U.S. warship arrived in Australia on Saturday ahead of joint war games and the first summit between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump, which is expected to be dominated...

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms
Despite undergoing an expected tenfold explosion over the next five years, international lithium production is destined to fall short of soaring universal demand for electric vehicles. The highly sought after alkali metal has become "as important...
New Zealand tries visa waiver to Chinese citizens travelling from Australia
WELLINGTON, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand government announced a visa waiver policy on Sunday for Chinese citizens travelling from Australia. According to Immigration New Zealand, starting November 2025, New Zealand will be trialing visa...
‘Words can’t stop warheads’: Israeli Ambassador to Australia warns diplomacy won’t deter Iran
The Israeli Ambassador to Australia has rejected calls for de-escalation after Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Albanese government urged “restraint”. Israel’s Ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon described international diplomatic appeals for...

‘As if words can stop warheads’: Israel’s ambassador to Australia disparages calls for diplomacy after Wong urges dialogue
Israel’s ambassador to Australia has disparaged calls for diplomacy in comments made shortly after the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, called for de-escalation and a “return to dialogue”. While Australia backs Israel’s “right to...
Australian suspects in Bali villa shooting face death penalty
Ghanim was also shot and beaten in the attack and remained hospitalised on Sunday with blunt-force trauma wounds and bullets embedded in his body. Crime scene officers recovered 17 bullet casings from the villa. “We did not find guns or drugs at...
Australia already pulling its weight on defence, PM to tell Trump
Seattle | Anthony Albanese will tell Donald Trump this week that Australia is already pulling its weight on defence, by reminding the US president that as well as increasing spending on arms and equipment, his government is providing bases for US...

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms
US-Australia defence alliance alive and well, insists expert
From left to right, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sit down for talks at the Old Royal Naval College, during the AUKUS Defense Ministerial Meeting in London...

Sapling Yard joins prestigious list of Australia’s consistently excellent wines
Carla Rodeghiero makes Sapling Yard wine with Malcom Burdett. Photo: Sapling Yard. It’s rare in the competitive food and wine world for consistency to be rewarded. It’s not sexy or flashy so prizes and accolades often go to the “hot new thing” and...

Who is Adam Scott beyond the golf course? All you need to know about the Australian golfer chasing his second major
Adam Scott remains firmly in contention at the 2025 US Open after an eventful Moving Day at Oakmont Country Club. The 44-year-old Australian carded a solid round to finish Saturday at 3-under-par, just one stroke behind leader Sam Burns, who leads...