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Australia takes first step in recognising Indigenous people, introduces referendum bill

A Guardian poll last week showed public support for the referendum was down 5% but was still backed by a majority, with 59 per cent in favour.

Make up $1.3 bn shortfall in sports funding or face failure in Brisbane, Australian govt told

AOC Chief Executive Matt Carroll called on Australian govt to give sport its own ministry rather than remaining as ‘the forgotten poor cousin’ in Health Department.

Australia passes emissions reduction plan with curbs on some new gas, coal investments

‘Safeguard Mechanism’ reform legislation is key to Labor govt's pledge to cut emissions by 43% by 2030 in country that ranks as one of world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.

‘If not now, when?’: Australian PM on giving more recognition to Indigenous people

Australia is seeking to give more recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, who have inhabited continent for 60,000 yrs but are not mentioned in constitution.

China, Australia defence officials hold first formal meeting since 2019, says Beijing govt

The talks were helpful in developing a stable relationship between their militaries, the Chinese defence ministry said, and further enhanced mutual understanding.

Millions of dead fish wash ashore Australia’s second longest river

The incident follows fish deaths in the same area in 2018 and 2019 where up to a million fish died from poor water flow, poor water quality, and sudden temperature changes.

US State Department approves potential sale of Tomahawk missiles to Australia, says Pentagon

The deal is valued at up to $895 million and would include up to 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles and technical support, the Pentagon said.

Australia, US & UK strike ‘$245 billion’ submarine deal to counter China

Deal envisages sale of American US Virginia class submarines to Canberra & development of a new nuclear-powered submarine. Beijing calls it ‘serious nuclear proliferation’.

Australia’s nuclear submarine plan with US, UK to cost up to $245 billion, says defence official

The new AUKUS submarines will be built in the state of South Australia, where A$2 billion will be spent on infrastructure, while the naval base in Perth will be upgraded.

Modi, Albanese do lap of honour around Ahmedabad stadium as India-Australia begin 4th Test

The two leaders also handed Test caps to their respective team captains, Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith and shook hands with the players.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.