Photos: Gold is swiftly transformed from ore to bars in Australia after weeks of record prices

SYDNEY (AP) — The lustrous, metallic allure of gold has long fueled intrigue and in recent months its market fortunes have also reflected global geopolitical and economic tumult. As markets have reeled over uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump’s …

Explainer: what mental health support do refugees and asylum seekers get in Australia?

When Australia signed the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, it committed to providing protection to people who have fled war, persecution and human rights violations. Refugees have often experienced severe traumatic events. This can include war, …

A climate election? The Coalition wants to take Australia backwards, but Labor is standing still

If further confirmation was needed that the Peter Dutton-led Coalition would take Australia aggressively backwards on dealing with the climate crisis, his final election costings released on Thursday tell the story in black and white. The Liberal and …

Sharri Markson issues own Dutton endorsement as ACM says ‘Australia is Tanya Plibersek’ | Weekly Beast

The Murdoch media continued its support for the Coalition on Friday with official election editorials endorsing a Dutton government. The Daily Telegraph said: “A poor campaign by the Coalition should not obscure the risk of continued Labor mismanagement.” …

When you’re this big, the world is your oyster: top shellfish vie for title of Australia’s heaviest

As voters head to the polls to elect Australia’s new leader, another kind of competition will be unfolding south of Sydney: a face-off to determine the country’s heaviest oyster. On 3 May, the Australia’s Biggest Oyster competition will return for its 18th …

Tourist in Australia takes drone vision of stranded great white shark before joining rescue – video

Nash Core was travelling through the coastal town of Ardrossan in South Australia with his wife and sons when he came across three men trying to rescue a great white shark stranded in shallow water. Core used his drone to shoot video of the writhing shark …

WATCH: Woman in Australia hangs out with mob of kangaroos

A World Leader In Renewables, Can Australia Save U.S. Rare Earths

Rare earth refineries near the Mongolian city of Baotou pictured behind a blackened lake in 2012. AFP via Getty Images Rare Earths And Economic Security The issue is that the U.S. imposition of tariffs on China, in a dramatic trade war, has recently led …

LNP Proposes Cuts to Creative Australia

The Liberal National Party waited until the eve of the federal election to deliver its arts policy. When it came, the pledge went off like a bombshell. Should it take power at the polls on Saturday, May 3rd, the LNP will cut annual funding for Creative …

Essense of Australia’s New Collection “Revels in Romance”

From fashion-forward to traditional styles, there’s a wedding gown for every bride LENEXA, KANSAS / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2025 / Essense of Australia is rewriting bridal style with its latest collection, blending timeless romance with …