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Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer

Preliminary findings showed 32 per cent of the drinks served failed to deliver the “correct amount”, said the National Measurement Institute’s audit report.

New Zealand deputy PM defends claims colonisation good for Maori

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media during a ceremony to commemorate Waitangi Day on Feb 5.

Australia dodges call for arrest of visiting Israel president

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due to arrive in Sydney on Feb 9 for a four-day visit.

Australia says attempted bombing of national day protest was act of terror

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations, Australia, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

Australian police charge man after finding 23,000 child abuse images

Victims were aged from seven to 15 years and lived in Australia and abroad.

Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog

A man holds a placard during a protest on Feb 1 against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's upcoming visit to Australia.

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Australia’s PM walks a diplomatic tightrope in dispute over Chinese-controlled port

The Port of Darwin is leased by Chinese flrm Landbridge. The Australian government wants to end the lease early, a decision that has angered the Chinese government.

A tiny Australian town is up for sale but locals fear it could die out

Licola consists of a couple of weatherboard buildings, a general store, a caravan park and a petrol station.

Teen swims four hours to save family lost at sea off Australia

Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia

Snapchat said it did not agree its platform should be covered by the social media ban.

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