Portal:Australia/News

13 July 2024 – Australia–Russia relations

Russia accuses Australia of inciting "anti-Russian paranoia" after Australia convicted a Russian-born Australian couple with espionage. (Reuters)

10 July 2024 –

Two Australian tourists and a Filipino woman are killed during a mass stabbing at a hotel in Tagaytay, Philippines. (AP)

3 July 2024 – Israel–Hamas war protests

Pro-Palestinian protesters climb the roof of the Australian Parliament building in Canberra, Australia. (Al Jazeera)

2 July 2024 –

Australia issues statements to several social media and search engine websites ordering the websites to draft and enforce guidelines to prevent minors from seeing inappropriate material before October 3 or face national restrictions. (Reuters)

1 July 2024 –

The Australian Government increases the visa fee for international students from A$710 (US$473) to A$1,600 (US$1,068) in an attempt to reduce record levels of migration that have increased pressure on the Australian housing market. (Reuters)

Sam Mostyn is sworn in as the 28th Governor-General of Australia. (ABC News Australia)