NewsAustraliaAs Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate EidRecent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.1 hr agoWorldAustralia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan eventThe government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.21 hrs agoAustraliaOlympic cyclist who ran over wife under fire over Porsche postThe post was criticised for being "deeply offensive" by a victims' rights commissioner.2 days agoAustraliaWatch: Real possum spotted on toy animal shelf at Australian airportPassengers discovered a real possum nestled among other native Australian toy animals at Hobart Airport, Tasmania.2 days agoAustraliaSevere flooding expected as Tropical Cyclone Narelle hits QueenslandThe cyclone has weakened to a category three, but intense wind and rain is lashing Far North Queensland.18 hrs agoAustraliaSeveral injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into SydneyThree flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.22 hrs agoKiller refused family plea before death - inquestBradley Murdoch, who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio, never revealed where his body was.1 day agoEnglandFeatures & AnalysisInside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylumActivists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbsTeens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.Tears and cheers as controversial long-running Australian breakfast radio show implodesThe end of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, whose hosts had a combined A$200m contract, has shocked the media industry.Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problemNew Zealand has long struggled to keep its best and brightest with about 180 Kiwis leaving a day.Dezi Freeman: Six months ago a man accused of killing two officers fled into bushland. Will he ever be found?Dezi Freeman fled into bushland after allegedly gunning down two police officers in August.Watch/ListenWhy did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save familyAustin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commutersPeople were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.'Really scary': Sydney residents react to shark attacksThe BBC spoke to people in Sydney about the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rainHeavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.Latest updates18 hrs agoSevere flooding expected as Tropical Cyclone Narelle hits QueenslandThe cyclone has weakened to a category three, but intense wind and rain is lashing Far North Queensland.18 hrs ago21 hrs agoAustralia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan eventThe government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.21 hrs ago2 days agoOlympic cyclist who ran over wife under fire over Porsche postThe post was criticised for being "deeply offensive" by a victims' rights commissioner.2 days ago2 days agoWatch: Real possum spotted on toy animal shelf at Australian airportPassengers discovered a real possum nestled among other native Australian toy animals at Hobart Airport, Tasmania.2 days ago3 days agoAustralia shock jock Kyle Sandilands sacked and top-rating show cancelledIt comes after an on-air spat between Sandilands and his co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson a month ago.3 days ago4 days agoFamily of alleged Bondi gunmen have received death threats, court hearsNaveed Akram is seeking a court order to suppress his family's identity over fears for their safety.4 days ago11 Mar 2026UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beachLocal police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.11 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy PerryThe US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.11 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Meghan to appear at £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.11 Mar 2026...
