George Bailey confirms Steve Smith to lead Australia if Pat Cummins misses out

The injury has ruled Cummins out of the white-ball series against India beginning with the first ODI in Perth on Sunday Steve Smith will lead Australia in this year’s Ashes if regular Test skipper Pat Cummins fails to recover from his back injury,...

Europe steps up plan for defence pact with Australia

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas hailed the UK partnership in May as a new model for international agreements. The terms of the partnerships include working together on maritime security, freedom of navigation, cybersecurity, hybrid threats,...

Australia defends plan to send deportees to tiny Pacific nation of Nauru

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia on Sunday defended a A$2.5 billion ($1.62 billion) deal to deport hundreds of non-citizens to the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru over the next 30 years, a plan criticised by human rights groups. Australia's centre-left...

We Likey: Victoria’s Secret bras modeled by K-pop group Twice sell out after performance

SEOUL, Oct 19 — Twice’s Tzuyu might have gotten brickbats online for her somewhat shaky vocals during the group’s Victoria Secret performance but that didn’t deter fans from snapping up the bra she wore onstage. Tzuyu performed alongside three...

India Vs Australia ODI Head-To-Head: Who Dominates The Numbers Ahead Of Clash?

Few rivalries in cricket match the intensity and history of India vs Australia in ODIs. Over decades, these two teams have produced some of the sport’s most memorable encounters, from last-over finishes to record-breaking innings. With the 1st ODI...

Waste is the new oil: Why Australia’s next big export industry may be rubbish

In transport, for example, sustainable aviation fuel has been flagged as the major solution airlines will use to reach their 2050 net zero target, contributing 65 per cent of the emission reductions required. Domestic airlines such as Qantas and...

Lokesh to undertake six-day tour to Australia from October 19

Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh | Photo Credit: File photo Andhra Pradesh Minister for HRD, IT, and Electronics Nara Lokesh will undertake a six-day official visit to Australia from October 19 to 24 as part of the Special Visits Programme...

Fresh plan to tackle tobacco trade chaos

The government will pull together another new national taskforce to try and crack down on illegal tobacco. The latest effort will be armed with a wider net, including the payments watchdog, the agriculture department and Services Australia, and...

Anthony Albanese's secret holiday destination is revealed: Prime Minister jets back into Australia after seven-day break in Palau with his fiancée Jodie Haydon

By NICHOLAS WILSON, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 19:45 EDT, 18 October 2025 | Updated: 21:05 EDT, 18 October 2025 Anthony Albanese has boarded a return flight following a weeklong holiday with his fiancée,...

Five suspected rat poison cases detected in south-east Queensland

Queensland Health is investigating after five people were hospitalised with symptoms of ingesting rat poison in the state's south-east. Chief Health Officer Catherine McDougall said authorities were working to determine the source. "Five...

AFL clubs’ loyalty myth destroyed during brutal trade period

COMMENT AFL clubs demand it. They want it from their fans, they want it from their players, and their faceless unsung heroes from behind-the-scenes who have been with them for years. But — as this year’s trade period has just told us with a rather...

Greek Australian Society honoured for strengthening culture and identity

The Greek Australian Society (GAS) celebrated its fifth year of operation last Friday with a ball at the Grand Alpha in Sydney. The event brought together guests from across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, and even overseas. The celebration was...

‘Welcome news’: Australian motorists set to benefit from oil price free fall

Aussie motorists could save at the petrol pump in the coming weeks as the price of oil plummets on trade tensions. On Friday, Brent crude futures plummeted a further 85 cents to $US61.06 ($94.21) a barrel, while West Texas futures crashed to...

Melbourne auction data shows surprising market shift

33 Ford St, Newport, sold at auction this weekend. Victoria is slated for its busiest auction week of the year with almost 2000 homes set to test the market next week. PropTrack numbers show 1966 properties across the state are scheduled to go...

Global film industry shrugs off fresh Trump movie tariff threat

Star Wars: Starfighter is filming in Britain, soundstages in Hungary are packed and post-production houses in Australia are humming, as the global film industry keeps rolling despite US President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to impose tariffs on...

Paul Bangay’s garden paradise Stonefields returns to market

Acclaimed landscaper Paul Bangay has re-listed his famed Stonefields, widely considered one of Australia’s best garden-estates, about an hour’s drive northwest of Melbourne. The 16-hectare estate, which has been the long-time home of Bangay and...

Nina Dobrev Gushes Over Victoria Beckham After Documentary Screening Event

At the recent screening of the Netflix documentary series, ‘Victoria Beckham‘, Nina Dobrev sang high praises of Victoria Beckham. The fashion mogul was lauded for her multifaceted journey by Dobrev. The “Vampire Diaries” star, who was attending...

Victoria Beckham admits it's 'horrible’ reading negative headlines about her kids

Victoria Beckham is getting real about the challenges of parenting under the public eye. The 51-year-old designer and mother of four opened up about raising her children in the spotlight during an appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends on...

National Disruption Group to be established to crush tobacco black market

A new National Disruption Group will be convened to stamp out the exploding illicit tobacco market and other "converging" threats, the home affairs minister has announced. Tony Burke told Insiders that a higher level of coordination was needed, as...

Industry celebrates Vietnam blueberry export deal

"Vietnam is a very exciting market for us, with an estimated value of $4 million in the first year, growing to approximately $22 million within five years," Berries Australia CEO Rachel Mackenzie said.