Australia's relationship with Papua New Guinea is set to deepen through a defence treaty elevating PNG's status to that of the US and NZ, accompanied by a significant gift for PNG's 50th anniversary from Australia.
Multiple "confronting" climate risk reports detail the deadly and costly threats Australians face, predicting skyrocketing heat-related deaths, longer heatwaves, more frequent flooding, and plummeting coastal property values.
New rules for social media platforms will ban children from social media in Australia, while a TikTok framework deal has been reached between the US and China, amidst revelations about the hidden energy costs of data centres.
The media's double standard on political violence and the weaponisation of Charlie Kirk highlight the violent, dehumanising culture attributed to Trump's America, exemplified by the murder of Iryna Zarutska.
Debate continues over the location of a nuclear submarine base in NSW, as Australia commits billions to WA shipyards for the AUKUS pact, denying claims it is to appease the US.
ANZ has been hit with a **record $240 million fine for widespread misconduct, including withholding interest and charging deceased customers**, a significant "betrayal" resulting in calls for executive accountability.
The Coalition has slumped to a historic low in polling, while local businesses affected by a major manhunt are pleading for visitors to return to their tourist region.