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Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

Herzog Urges ‘New Beginning’ in Israel-Australia Ties as Protests Rock State Visit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog seeks to broaden bilateral engagement beyond conflict issues while nationwide demonstrations persist amid heightened security measures

Israeli President’s Visit Deepens Divisions in Australia Amid Tensions Over Gaza and Bondi Attack

State visit by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog intended as solidarity after a deadly antisemitic attack instead ignites nationwide protests and security challenges

Five Key Impediments Slowing a Comprehensive EU-Australia Trade Agreement

Negotiators edge closer to concluding talks, but agricultural access, product rules and political dynamics continue to stall progress on a pact with potentially vast economic benefits

Australian Teen’s Emergency Call After Marathon Swim to Save Family Reveals Calm Bravery

Audio of 13-year-old’s urgent call for a helicopter and ambulance emerges after he swam four kilometres and triggered a successful rescue off Western Australia’s coast

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Appoints Former McDonald’s Leader Andrew Gregory as New Group CEO

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Appoints Former McDonald’s Leader Andrew Gregory as New Group CEO

Experienced quick-service restaurant executive tapped to steer Australia’s Domino’s through its next growth phase with focus on franchisee profitability and global expansion

Novomatic’s Bid to Take Ainsworth Game Technology Private Collapses After Shareholder Threshold Missed

Novomatic’s Bid to Take Ainsworth Game Technology Private Collapses After Shareholder Threshold Missed

Novomatic’s Bid to Take Ainsworth Game Technology Private Collapses After Shareholder Threshold Missed

Austrian gaming giant’s takeover offer for Australia’s Ainsworth fails to secure required support, prompting termination of transaction deed

Internal Revolt in Australia’s Liberal Party as Angus Taylor Resigns to Challenge Sussan Ley

Internal Revolt in Australia’s Liberal Party as Angus Taylor Resigns to Challenge Sussan Ley

Liberal MP’s resignation from shadow cabinet escalates leadership tensions amid poor polling, Coalition fractures and calls for party renewal

Australia Moves Toward Mandatory Health Star Ratings After Voluntary System Fails to Deliver

Australia Moves Toward Mandatory Health Star Ratings After Voluntary System Fails to Deliver

Australia Moves Toward Mandatory Health Star Ratings After Voluntary System Fails to Deliver

Australia Moves Toward Mandatory Health Star Ratings After Voluntary System Fails to Deliver

Federal and state food ministers prepare to require front-of-pack nutritional stars on all packaged foods after uptake stalls well below government targets

Australia Charges Two Chinese Nationals with Reckless Foreign Interference in Canberra

Australia Charges Two Chinese Nationals with Reckless Foreign Interference in Canberra

AFP alleges the pair gathered intelligence on a Buddhist association under direction of Chinese security agents, marking the fourth and fifth charges under Australia’s foreign interference laws

Southeastern Australia Endures Intense Summer Heatwave with Near-Record Temperatures

Southeastern Australia Endures Intense Summer Heatwave with Near-Record Temperatures

A prolonged and historic heatwave pushes mercury toward fifty degrees, strains communities, and prompts widespread heat alerts across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Supermajority After High-Stakes Snap Election

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Supermajority After High-Stakes Snap Election

The prime minister’s sweeping lower-house victory delivers the strongest mandate for a Japanese government in more than seven decades and reshapes the country’s political landscape

Emergency Call Reveals Australian Teen’s Composure After Swimming Four Kilometres to Save Family

Emergency Call Reveals Australian Teen’s Composure After Swimming Four Kilometres to Save Family

Recording captures thirteen-year-old Austin Appelbee calmly requesting helicopter rescue after family was swept out to sea off Western Australia

McDonald's Shortens Breakfast Hours in Australia Due to Egg Shortage

McDonald's Shortens Breakfast Hours in Australia Due to Egg Shortage

Breakfast will end at 10:30 a.m. instead of midday following bird flu outbreaks affecting egg supply.

Mass Shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia Leaves Nine Dead and Dozens Wounded

Mass Shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia Leaves Nine Dead and Dozens Wounded

Female suspect found deceased as authorities confirm Canada’s deadliest school-related attack in decades and continue investigating motive

Epstein Files Trigger Deepening Political Crisis for UK Prime Minister Starmer

Revelations about Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, senior resignations and parliamentary pressure put British government under strain

Tensions Flare in Sydney as Police Deploy Pepper Spray at Protest During Israeli President’s Visit

Clashes erupt outside Sydney Town Hall as demonstrators oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit amidst expanded protest restrictions

Revolut Unveils A$400 Million Expansion Plan in Australia as User Base Tops One Million

Revolut Unveils A$400 Million Expansion Plan in Australia as User Base Tops One Million

Revolut Unveils A$400 Million Expansion Plan in Australia as User Base Tops One Million

Global fintech outlines major investment, product growth and deeper market ambitions including broader services and merchant payments

Australia Summons Roblox Over Child Grooming and Harmful Content Concerns

Australia Summons Roblox Over Child Grooming and Harmful Content Concerns

Australia Summons Roblox Over Child Grooming and Harmful Content Concerns

Federal government seeks urgent talks with gaming giant amid reports of predators targeting children and exposure to explicit material

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell Leaves Thousands Without Power Across Western Australia

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell Leaves Thousands Without Power Across Western Australia

Severe winds and heavy rain from the cyclone disrupt electricity supplies and prompt emergency responses in northern and inland regions

Elevate Announces Expansion with New International Hubs in the United States and Australia

Elevate Announces Expansion with New International Hubs in the United States and Australia

Global mentoring and professional development network broadens its reach with strategic hubs in Sydney and New York to deepen impact and connections

President Herzog Urges Australian Jews to ‘Stand Proud’ Amid Tensions on State Visit

President Herzog Urges Australian Jews to ‘Stand Proud’ Amid Tensions on State Visit

President Herzog Urges Australian Jews to ‘Stand Proud’ Amid Tensions on State Visit

Israeli President delivers message of resilience and solidarity to Jewish communities as protests and debates unfold across Australia

Pope Leo XIV Expected to Visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress

Pope Leo XIV Expected to Visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress

Pope Leo XIV Expected to Visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress

Organisers announce the Pope has signalled his intention to attend Sydney’s centenary Eucharistic gathering, promising a major spiritual event for millions of Catholics

Lenore Taylor Steps Down as Guardian Australia Editor After a Decade at the Helm

Lenore Taylor Steps Down as Guardian Australia Editor After a Decade at the Helm

The influential editor departs after ten years of leadership, leaving the news organisation poised for its next chapter under new leadership

Antisemitism in Australia: Why Jewish Communities Remain at Risk Amid Rising Hate and Violence

Antisemitism in Australia: Why Jewish Communities Remain at Risk Amid Rising Hate and Violence

A surge in anti-Jewish incidents, from deadly attacks to public hostility, underscores deepening threats to Australia’s Jewish population and the urgent need for sustained protective measures

Israeli President Herzog’s Australia Visit Ignites Deep National Debate and Public Unrest

Israeli President Herzog’s Australia Visit Ignites Deep National Debate and Public Unrest

Israeli President Herzog’s Australia Visit Ignites Deep National Debate and Public Unrest

Israeli President Herzog’s Australia Visit Ignites Deep National Debate and Public Unrest

State visit intended as a gesture of solidarity after the Bondi Beach terror attack draws large protests, police clashes and political divisions across Australia

In the following video, two thug police officers are beating, abusing, and punching a pro-Palestinian protester while he is already handcuffed, lying on the ground, posing no threat, and offering no resistance to arrest

This is the behavior of criminals, of offenders, of a Gestapo-style police force that recalls the Nazi regime — not of a police force that is supposed to protect the rule of law in a democratic country.

Australian leaders urged calm and called on protesters to remain peaceful after clashes between police and demonstrators opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to the country

Herzog Arrives in Australia and Honors Bondi Beach Victims with Message of Solidarity and Resolve

Israeli President begins state visit in Sydney, paying tribute at massacre site amidst nationwide debate and protests

Australian Government Presses Roblox to Review Child Safety and PG Rating Amid Grooming Concerns

Canberra demands urgent action from the gaming platform after reports of children being exposed to explicit content and approached by predators

Tens of Thousands Rally and Clash With Police as Israeli President Isaac Herzog Begins Australia Visit

Demonstrations erupt in Sydney and Melbourne against President Herzog’s state visit, with police deploying force and making dozens of arrests amid national debate over the trip’s significance

Australian Ministers Held More Than Twenty Meetings With Japanese Gas Executives Amid Renewed Industry Engagement

Australian Ministers Held More Than Twenty Meetings With Japanese Gas Executives Amid Renewed Industry Engagement

Documents reveal a pattern of engagement between Australian government figures and Japanese liquefied natural gas firms as Canberra advances its gas strategy

Federated Hermes Launches Australia Wholesale Access to Global Trade Finance Fund

Federated Hermes Launches Australia Wholesale Access to Global Trade Finance Fund

The global asset manager introduces its trade finance strategy to Australian wholesale investors, widening access to an established institutional asset class

Wastewater Analysis Reveals Sharp Rise in Illicit Tobacco Use Across Australia

Wastewater Analysis Reveals Sharp Rise in Illicit Tobacco Use Across Australia

A national wastewater study finds illicit tobacco consumption has surged by 150 per cent since 2017, even as overall smoking declines

BYD Dominates Australian EV Market in January, Outselling Tesla by Ten to One

BYD Dominates Australian EV Market in January, Outselling Tesla by Ten to One

Chinese electric vehicle brands surge in Australia’s new car market as BYD leads with strong growth and broad model appeal

Australia’s Wealthiest Tycoons Boost Combined Fortunes to $254 Billion as Dollar Strengthens

Australia’s Wealthiest Tycoons Boost Combined Fortunes to $254 Billion as Dollar Strengthens

Forbes annual rich list shows Australia’s top fifty richest increased collective wealth amid global economic headwinds and a stronger local currency

Boeing Outlines Enhanced Capabilities for Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Combat Drone

Boeing Outlines Enhanced Capabilities for Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Combat Drone

New Block 3 upgrades promise extended range, internal weapons bays and wider Indo-Pacific appeal as Royal Australian Air Force advances toward operational capability

Macquarie Group Reports Resilient Third Quarter as Diversified Divisions Drive Strength

Macquarie Group Reports Resilient Third Quarter as Diversified Divisions Drive Strength

Australia’s leading financial services firm posts broadly stable profit for nine months with robust contributions from annuity-style businesses amid mixed market conditions

Australia and Indonesia Deepen Strategic Partnership as India–Malaysia Ties Gain Momentum in Regional Diplomacy

Australia and Indonesia Deepen Strategic Partnership as India–Malaysia Ties Gain Momentum in Regional Diplomacy

Scholarly analysis highlights evolving medium-power cooperation shaping Southeast Asian and Indo-Pacific relations

Australia Expands Diplomatic Reach with New Ambassadors and High Commissioners Appointed by Foreign Minister

Australia Expands Diplomatic Reach with New Ambassadors and High Commissioners Appointed by Foreign Minister

Canberra names senior envoys to key global posts including Singapore, Ukraine, Israel and Lebanon as part of broader foreign policy agenda

Australian Defence Force Accelerates Space Capability with New Specialist Training Centre and Workforce Expansion

Australian Defence Force Accelerates Space Capability with New Specialist Training Centre and Workforce Expansion

Canberra unveils purpose-built space operations facility and recruits dedicated space specialists as strategic demands grow

Australia Strengthens Philippine Defence Capacity in Tandem with Manila’s U.S. Security Partnership

Australia Strengthens Philippine Defence Capacity in Tandem with Manila’s U.S. Security Partnership

Canberra expands military infrastructure collaboration in the Philippines to bolster regional deterrence alongside longstanding U.S. alliance ties

Australia Faces Cultural and Educational Crisis as Creative Arts Enrolments Plunge

Australia Faces Cultural and Educational Crisis as Creative Arts Enrolments Plunge

New research reveals steep drops in student participation and course offerings in arts disciplines, raising concerns about the future of the cultural workforce

Australia Eyes New Trade Barriers on Cheap Steel Imports Amid Surge in Chinese-Linked Supply

Australia Eyes New Trade Barriers on Cheap Steel Imports Amid Surge in Chinese-Linked Supply

Canberra launches urgent inquiry and weighs tariffs and quotas to protect domestic industry as fabricated steel imports climb

Israeli President Isaac Herzog Visits Australia to Honour Bondi Beach Victims Amid Tensions and Solidarity

Israeli President Isaac Herzog Visits Australia to Honour Bondi Beach Victims Amid Tensions and Solidarity

Herzog’s four-day state visit focuses on mourning, support for Jewish Australians and strengthening bilateral ties following the deadly Bondi Beach attack

United States Plans Strategic Naval Presence at HMAS Stirling Near Perth Under AUKUS Partnership

United States Plans Strategic Naval Presence at HMAS Stirling Near Perth Under AUKUS Partnership

Washington and Canberra prepare to host rotational U.S. submarine forces at Western Australia base from 2027 to bolster Indo-Pacific deterrence

Australia’s Opposition Coalition Reunites After Bitter Split Over Hate-Speech Legislation

Australia’s Opposition Coalition Reunites After Bitter Split Over Hate-Speech Legislation

Liberal and National parties resolve rupture sparked by dissent over hate-speech law votes, restoring Australia’s principal centre-right bloc

Sydney Braces for Heightened Security as Israeli President Isaac Herzog Begins Australia Visit

Sydney Braces for Heightened Security as Israeli President Isaac Herzog Begins Australia Visit

Sydney Braces for Heightened Security as Israeli President Isaac Herzog Begins Australia Visit

Authorities deploy extensive measures in Sydney amid protests and tightened restrictions ahead of Herzog’s five-day state visit

Australia’s ARPC Declares Cyclone Event as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell Tracks Along Western Australia’s Coast

Australia’s ARPC Declares Cyclone Event as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell Tracks Along Western Australia’s Coast

Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies off the Pilbara coast with strong winds, heavy rain and emergency warnings issued

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Herzog Urges ‘New Beginning’ in Israel-Australia Ties as Protests Rock State Visit

Israeli President’s Visit Deepens Divisions in Australia Amid Tensions Over Gaza and Bondi Attack

Five Key Impediments Slowing a Comprehensive EU-Australia Trade Agreement

Australian Teen’s Emergency Call After Marathon Swim to Save Family Reveals Calm Bravery

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Supermajority After High-Stakes Snap Election

Emergency Call Reveals Australian Teen’s Composure After Swimming Four Kilometres to Save Family

McDonald's Shortens Breakfast Hours in Australia Due to Egg Shortage

Epstein Files Trigger Deepening Political Crisis for UK Prime Minister Starmer

Tensions Flare in Sydney as Police Deploy Pepper Spray at Protest During Israeli President’s Visit

Herzog Arrives in Australia and Honors Bondi Beach Victims with Message of Solidarity and Resolve

Australian Government Presses Roblox to Review Child Safety and PG Rating Amid Grooming Concerns

Tens of Thousands Rally and Clash With Police as Israeli President Isaac Herzog Begins Australia Visit

UK Business Leaders Seek Fresh China Growth Prospects Following Starmer’s Beijing Visit

Albanese Defends Herzog’s Visit as Tensions Deepen with Palestinian Australian Communities

Albanese Hails Deepened Australia-Indonesia Security Partnership After Signing Strategic Treaty

Protest Rights Under Scrutiny as Demonstrations Planned During Israeli President’s Australia Visit

Australia’s eSafety Chief Leads Global-First Push to Restrict Under-16s from Social Media

Australia Braces for Widespread Protests as Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Visit Nears

Indonesia and Australia Cement Deepened Security Partnership with Historic Treaty

Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure

Winklevoss-Led Gemini Cuts a Quarter of Jobs and Exits European, UK and Australian Markets

China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space

Inghams Secures Exclusive Supply Role for Nando’s Chicken Across Australia

US Congressional Analysis Weighs Scenario Where Australia Receives No AUKUS Nuclear Submarines

Von der Leyen Set to Visit Australia to Finalise EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Denmark’s Queen Mary to Return to Australia for Historic Royal Homecoming

Djokovic’s 2026 Australian Open Run Highlights Enduring Legacy Beyond Grand Slam Tally

Craig Tiley Champions Bold Overhaul of Australian Open With Sweeping Innovations

Alcaraz Makes History at Australian Open With Career Grand Slam Triumph

Star-Studded Spectacle: Celebrities and VIPs Light Up the Australian Open Crowd

Skupski and Harrison Clinch Australian Open Men’s Doubles Title in Melbourne

Mertens and Zhang Reunite to Capture Australian Open Women’s Doubles Title

Elena Rybakina Triumphs Over Aryna Sabalenka to Claim Australian Open Crown

Trump Warns Britain and Canada Against Expanding Trade Ties With China

Djokovic Prevails in Marathon Semi-Final to Earn Showdown with Alcaraz at Australian Open

Debate Intensifies in Australia Over Israeli President’s Planned Visit as Calls Grow to Block Entry

China Warns Australia Over Plan to Reclaim Strategic Darwin Port Amid Rising Tensions

Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines

Trump Administration Officials Held Talks With Group Advocating Alberta’s Independence

The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% as Powell Faces DOJ Criminal Investigation During 2026 Decision

Hot Drinks, Hidden Particles: How Disposable Cups Quietly Increase Microplastic Exposure

Trump’s Foreign Policy Poses Fresh Challenge to Australia’s Strategic Balance

Australia Day Sees Mass ‘Invasion Day’ Demonstrations and Countervailing Anti-Immigration Rallies Across the Nation

Canada’s Mark Carney to Visit Australia in March to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Australia’s Albanese Condemns Trump’s NATO Comments as ‘Completely Unacceptable’

How Roger Federer’s ‘Happy Slam’ Label Came to Define the Australian Open

Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI

FBI and U.S. prosecutors vs Ryan Wedding’s transnational cocaine-smuggling network: the fight over witness-killing and cross-border enforcement

NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory