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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: his left-leaning Labor government is nearing the end of its three-year term and must hold an election by May 17

Will Australia Involve Itself In The Middle East Conflict?

As the conflict in the Middle East continues after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, Australia has made its stance clear.

Australia Issues Evacuation Order For Families Of Diplomats In Israel, Lebanon Amid US-Iran Tensions
The evacuation of families and dependents of Australian diplomats have been ordered to evacuate in several countries in the Middle East.
10 Rising Australian Startups To Watch In 2026: From AI Agents To Space Tech And Robotics
Australia's startup ecosystem continues its strong momentum into 2026, with early-stage and growth companies attracting significant investor interest amid a rebound in venture capital flows.
Australia Issues Travel Warning Following Shootout That Killed Drug Cartel Boss
Australia is advising its citizens to take extra precaution when travelling to Mexico following the shootout that killed drug cartel boss Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes.
King Charles Reacts To Arrest Of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: 'The Law Must Take Its Course'
King Charles III has released a statement on the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on what is the latter's 66th birthday.

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Oil Companies Warned Against Raising Petrol Prices Amid Middle East Conflict

A spokesperson from the NRMA has said that Australian drivers should not panic over the possibility that petrol prices will rise significantly.

Khamenei is believed not to have left Iran since 1989

Mosques In Australia Honouring Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Face Calls For Criminal Investigations

While most Iranian-Australians celebrated the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, some mosques in the country opted to celebrate his life.

Economy in Focus

The Trade Titan Of The South: Analyzing Australia's Top 10 Export Destinations In 2026
For decades, the Australian economy has been described as "riding on the sheep's back" or "digging its way to prosperity."
Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey
Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

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(VIDEO) Dubai Hotel Attacked: Iranian Missile Strikes Damage Dubai's Iconic Hotels
Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck several high-profile sites in Dubai on February 28, 2026, damaging the landmark Burj Al Arab hotel, the Fairmont The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai International Airport and other locations, as Tehran unleashed widespread retaliation following joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

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Apple March 2026 Event: What You May Expect From Tim Cook's 'Big Week' Of Launches

Here's what you can reportedly expect from Tim Cook's "big week" of launches that will begin early this month.

(VIDEO) Punch The Monkey: Orphaned Baby Macaque Punch-kun Goes Viral At Japanese Zoo
A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch-kun has captured hearts worldwide after videos and photos of him carrying a large stuffed orangutan toy everywhere went viral on social media.
Nancy Guthrie Update: Case Hits One-Month Mark, FBI Pores Over Thousands of Hours of Video in Abduction Probe
Texas Independence Day 2026: 10 Fun Facts About the Lone Star State's Historic Celebration

Lenovo Unveils 'AI Workmate Concept' Meant To Help You With Productivity, Workload, And More
Lenovo's MWC 2026 presentation has unveiled the AI Workmate Concept which aims to help with work and productivity using AI.
(VIDEO) Apple Announces iPhone 17e: A19 Chip, C1X Modem, MagSafe and Double Storage at $599 Entry Price
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(VIDEO) Michael B. Jordan Shocks Crowd With Surprise Best Actor Win For 'Sinners' At 2026 Actor Awards
Michael B. Jordan delivered one of the biggest upsets of the awards season Sunday night, winning Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 2026 Actor Awards for his dual role as bootlegging twins in Ryan Coogler's vampire horror epic "Sinners," stunning the Shrine Auditorium crowd and presenter Viola Davis, who let out an excited shout upon reading his name.
(VIDEO) Kate Middleton News: Princess of Wales Makes History with First Welsh Address on St. David's Day
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