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Trump Jr cancels tour in Australia, Home Minister Clare O’Neil calls him a ‘big baby’

While visa issues were cited behind cancelling the tour, but O’Neil said poor ticket sales was the reason Trump Jr called off his visit.

‘Fix image as global outlier’ say architects of Australia’s indigenous referendum

Australians will vote in a referendum in late 2023 on whether they support the constitution's move to include a 'Voice to Parliament', an indigenous committee.

Australia all set to pave way for landmark Indigenous rights referendum in constitution

Indigenous communities make up almost 3.2% of Australia's population, and track below national averages on socio-economic measures.

Australia recommends testosterone limits for transgender athletes in elite female competitions

Non-compulsory guidelines allow for national federations to determine that testosterone suppression is required for eligibility to compete in female categories.

Australian lawmaker alleges sexual assault by ‘powerful men’ in Parliament

In a tearful address in parliament, independent senator Lidia Thorpe said she was followed, aggressively propositioned and inappropriately touched by another senator.

Australia cancels Russia’s lease to build new embassy in Canberra citing national security

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said govt has received very clear security advice as to risk presented by new Russian presence so close to parliament house.

‘Devastated, but will not apologise,’ says Australian war veteran found guilty of Afghan murders

Australia's most decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was found complicit by a civil court in the murders of four Afghan citizens during his time serving in Afghanistan.

World Cup 2023 to be most attended global women’s sports event as ticket sales pass 1 million

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the 9th edition of the Women's World Cup, which starts on 20 July, has sold 1,032,884 tickets, surpassing the previous tournament in France in 2019.

‘Failed dismally’: Sydney Morning Herald issues apology for coverage of 1838 Myall Creek massacre

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's most-read newspaper apologised for its coverage of a massacre two centuries ago in which it campaigned against prosecuting colonists who slaughtered dozens of Indigenous

‘Rise in far-Right activism’: Australia to ban public display, sale of Nazi hate symbols

The Nazi salute won't be outlawed & there will be exemptions for artistic, academic or religious use of swastikas, which has spiritual significance in Hinduism, Jainism & Buddhism.

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.