Australia

Police arrest two in investigation into Australian fugitive Freeman

Desmond Freeman, who had been on the run for seven months for allegedly killing two police officers, was shot dead in a police ‌operation in Porepunkah, Australia.

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry

FILE PHOTO: Cars queue to cross Anzac Bridge during peak hour in Sydney, Australia, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Japan PM Takaichi plans Australia visit to discuss rare earths, Nikkei reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will also discuss the “free and open Indo-Pacific” initiative with Australian officials, Nikkei said.

Where bombs once echoed, football now brings hope for Cambodian girls in Singapore for JSSL 7s tournament

Hana Kong of Oroong School had hear the shelling during the Thai-Cambodian conflict.

Schiller backs his Randwick underdogs

Australian drivers urged to refuel in cities as Mid-East war deepens fuel crunch

Hundreds of service stations had run out of diesel nationally and over a hundred were without unleaded petrol.

Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis

Cars queue to cross Anzac Bridge during peak hour in Sydney, Australia, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Former rugby league great Glover dies aged 70

Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

Australia reported in mid-January that social media platforms had deactivated 4.7 million suspected underage accounts.

Japan axe coach Nils Nielsen 12 days after winning Women’s Asian Cup

Outgoing Japan coach Nils Nielsen lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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