NewsAustraliaDid Australia's under-16s social media ban work?Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.1 day agoAustraliaGreen lifts Australian WPGA for third win in a rowAustralia's Hannah Green claims a third successive tournament win at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast.15 hrs agoGolfSevere 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.3 days agoAustraliaA drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dreamRegan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.2 days agoEssexJapan break Australian hearts to win third Women's Asia Cup titleA superb first-half strike from Maika Hamano helps Japan seal a third Asian Cup crown as they edge out tournament hosts Australia in the final.As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate EidRecent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.2 days agoWorldAustralia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan eventThe government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.3 days agoAustraliaFeatures & AnalysisKiller refused family plea before death - inquestBradley Murdoch, who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio, never revealed where his body was.Inside 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.Watch/ListenWatch: 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.Why 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.Latest updates1 day agoDid Australia's under-16s social media ban work?Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.1 day ago3 days 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.3 days ago3 days agoAustralia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan eventThe government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.3 days ago4 days agoOlympic cyclist who ran over wife under fire over Porsche postThe post was criticised for being "deeply offensive" by a victims' rights commissioner.4 days ago4 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.4 days ago5 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.5 days ago6 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.6 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 2026...
