NewsAustraliaHe's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes caseBen Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.2 days agoAustraliaEx-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-drivingFormer Australia opener David Warner is charged with drink-driving in Sydney.4 days agoAustraliaAlleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his familyLawyers for Naveed Akram had argued his mother, brother and sister live in "constant fear".2 Apr 2026AustraliaAustralia to crack down on gambling ads after years of criticismAustralians lose more money to gambling, per capita, than anywhere else in the world.2 Apr 2026AustraliaTop Australian soldier charged with war crimes to remain in jail on remandBen Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.4 days agoWorldUnanswered questions remain after Australia's most wanted fugitive killed in standoffDouble-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.8 days agoAustraliaAustralians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortagesHundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.7 days agoAustraliaFeatures & AnalysisShock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhuntPorepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits SydneyHundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.A right-wing populist party made big poll gains - and it's shaking up Australian politicsPauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate EidRecent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.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.Watch/ListenHow Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an endFugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.Did 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.Watch: 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.Latest updates2 days agoHe's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes caseBen Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.2 days ago4 days agoEx-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-drivingFormer Australia opener David Warner is charged with drink-driving in Sydney.4 days ago7 days agoAustralians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortagesHundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.7 days ago8 days agoUnanswered questions remain after Australia's most wanted fugitive killed in standoffDouble-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.8 days ago2 Apr 2026Australia to crack down on gambling ads after years of criticismAustralians lose more money to gambling, per capita, than anywhere else in the world.2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his familyLawyers for Naveed Akram had argued his mother, brother and sister live in "constant fear".2 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', says Australia's PMAnthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war.1 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhuntPorepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archiveThe theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".31 Mar 2026...
