Australia

SUV Crashes Into Russian Consulate in Sydney

A 39-year-old man has been charged after driving an SUV into the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney on Monday morning, Australian police confirmed. The incident occurred at around 8 a.m. in the eastern suburb of Woollahra.

Australia Nauru Deportation Deal Sparks Controversy

Australia will pay the Pacific island nation of Nauru to permanently resettle foreign-born criminals who cannot be deported or imprisoned indefinitely, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Monday. The deal follows a 2023 High Court ruling that struck down Australia’s practice of holding such individuals in indefinite immigration detention.

Iran Synagogue Arson Shocks Australia

Australia expelled Iran’s ambassador this week after confirming Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) orchestrated antisemitic arson attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne. This marks the first time since World War II that Australia has expelled an ambassador, signaling a historic escalation in diplomatic consequences for foreign-directed terror.

Erin Patterson Mushroom Murder Shocks Courtroom

Ian Wilkinson, the sole survivor of a 2023 mushroom poisoning that killed three others, delivered an emotional victim impact statement Monday as convicted killer Erin Patterson awaits sentencing for triple murder. Patterson, 50, was found guilty in July of serving a toxic lunch of beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms to family members at her home in Leongatha, Victoria.

Australia to Recognize Palestinian State

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the nation will recognize Palestine as a state in September, joining Canada, France, and the United Kingdom in doing so.

License at Risk: Aussie Christian Doctor Found Guilty Over Social Media Posts

Victorian tribunal finds Christian Dr. Jereth Kok guilty of misconduct over conservative social media posts.

Albanese China Trade Visit Targets $13B Export Revival

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in China this weekend, leading a large business delegation in a diplomatic push to stabilize and expand trade relations. His visit, which includes meetings with top Chinese officials like President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, marks a shift from years of strained ties under the previous conservative government.

Melbourne Synagogue Arson Sparks Alarm and Outrage

A synagogue in downtown Melbourne was set ablaze on Friday evening in what authorities have labeled a politically motivated and potentially antisemitic attack. Around 8 p.m., a man ignited the double doors of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation while approximately 20 worshippers were gathered inside for a Shabbat meal.

Australia General Election Early Results Spark Power Struggle

Early vote counting in Australia’s general election suggests a narrow path to victory for the ruling center-left Labor Party, which appears on track for a second term—though a final result may take days or even weeks. The Australian Electoral Commission projected Labor with 70 seats, ahead of the conservative opposition coalition at 24, out of 150 total seats in the House of Representatives.

Newly-Enacted Australian Law Makes Some Prayers Unlawful

Australia's Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024, which took effect last week, effectively makes some prayers unlawful, The Washington Stand reports.

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