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Solar panels sit on the roof of a residential property in view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia, 30 March 2026. Photo: Reuters

Solar, wind meet record 80% of Australia's grid power demand

Rooftop solar alone supplied more than half of electricity used, as clear skies and low demand drove a record renewable energy surge.

Fifth One Day International - England v Australia - Bristol County Ground, Bristol, Britain - 29 September 2024 Australia's Josh Inglis in action Action. Photo: Reuters

Australia will take lessons from Zimbabwe win into World Cup, says Inglis

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Australia warns of risks from ageing population, falling birth rates

F-35 aircraft. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt/File Photo

Pentagon opens probe as F-35 components diverted to Hong Kong during shipment from Australia to US

Lifeguards erect a sign that says "Beach Closed" following a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Beaches on Australia's west coast remain shut after shark attack

Queensland's Fitzroy River, home to saltwater crocodiles, has been approved as an Olympic rowing venue for 2032. Photo: Collected

Olympic rowing venue faces fairness concerns despite 500 crocodiles

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Why Australia is tightening student and backpacker visas – and who will be affected

Teenagers pose for a picture while looking at a phone, in Bonn, Germany, 20 February, 2026

EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

People take photos of the Sydney Opera House and Central Business District (CBD) skyline in Sydney, Australia, July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/ File Photo

Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato. Photo: Collected

Australian World Cup star Volpato fined after positive cocaine test

Locals in the Sydney suburb of Lane Cove are concerned about the planned construction of four new data centres. Photo: Reuters

Australia’s AI data centre boom raises concerns over power, water and jobs

Madonna poses before the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026 collection presented in Paris, on 29 Sept., 2025. Photo: Collected

Australia bans fully AI-generated songs from official music charts

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates taking a wicket in their match against Bangladesh on 23 August 2026. Photo: X/cricket.com.au

Australia beat Bangladesh by innings and 51 runs to tie Test series