- yesterday
EU imports record 9.97 million tonnes of Russian LNG from Yamal plant ahead of 2027 ban
European Union countries imported 136 cargoes from Russia's Yamal LNG facility in the first half of 2026, a 16% volume increase over the same period last year, absorbing more than 97% of the plant's output.
- 4d ago
Australia confirms first deadly H5N1 bird flu case in a native seabird as total detections climb to 12
The first case of H5N1 bird flu in a native Australian seabird has been confirmed in South Australia, adding to a dozen detections since the virus arrived on the continent.
- Jul 7
China tests submarine-launched ballistic missile in Pacific, drawing sharp rebukes from Australia, Japan and New Zealand
A Chinese nuclear-powered submarine fired a strategic missile into the South Pacific on 6 July, triggering protests from Australia, Japan and New Zealand who called the launch destabilising and lacking transparency.
- Jul 6
China test-fires submarine-launched ballistic missile into Pacific, alarming US and allies
A Chinese nuclear-powered submarine launched a long-range ballistic missile into the Pacific on Monday, carrying a dummy warhead. The test, which Beijing called routine, triggered immediate condemnation from the United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the Solomon Islands.
- Jul 6
Australia and Fiji sign mutual defence pact as Canberra pushes back on Beijing
Australia and Fiji have signed a mutual defence treaty, the Ocean of Peace Alliance, backed by over $1 billion in Australian spending, as Canberra seeks to limit China's influence in the Pacific.
- Jul 2
Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship thriller as Donaldson misses late penalty
Ireland snatched a 33-31 victory over Australia in the Nations Championship opener in Sydney, with Wallabies flyhalf Ben Donaldson missing a 50-metre penalty after the siren.
- Jun 30
Australia doubles fines on social media giants for failing to keep under-16s off their platforms
The Australian government is introducing legislation to double maximum penalties to A$99 million and give its eSafety Commissioner power to compel internal documents from platforms.
- Jun 29
Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security pact barring foreign military bases
Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement on Monday, a development and security pact that bars any foreign military base on Vanuatu's territory and cements Canberra as the island nation's preferred security partner.
- Jun 28
Australia doubles social media ban fines to A$99 million as 85% of under-16s remain online
The Australian government will double the maximum penalty for systematic breaches of its under-16 social media ban to A$99 million, and grant the eSafety Commissioner stronger investigative powers, after studies found the law has barely reduced teen usage.
- Jun 20
Australia detects first mainland H5 bird flu case as virus completes global spread to all continents
Australia confirmed its first mainland case of the H5N1 bird flu strain on Saturday, marking the virus's arrival on every continent. A brown skua found in a remote national park in Western Australia tested positive, triggering an emergency national response.
- Jun 16
US Marine Corps to build war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia beyond Chinese missile range
The United States is planning a permanent Marine Corps weapons stockpile on Australia's southeast coast, positioned outside the range of most Chinese missiles, as Washington seeks to counter China's military expansion in the region.
