Stars and Stripes

Australia, Japan agreement signals ‘strategic depth’ in military partnership

The agreements reached May 4 in Canberra by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commit both countries to opportunities for mutual weapons testing, military sustainment, defense production and supply chains.

From ‘charger rage’ to a 700km range: is public charging keeping up with Australia’s EV demand?

As electric vehicle sales hit all-time highs, the need for more places to plug in is growing – fast

Australia requires LNG exporters reserve 20% of gas for east coast market

The Australian government said on Thursday energy producers must ​reserve 20% of their natural gas for the domestic market on the country's east ‌coast to avert supply shortfalls and help lower energy bills.
Human Rights Watch

Australia: 3 Alleged ISIS-Linked Women Face Serious Charges

(Sydney) – Australian authorities should ensure that criminal proceedings against three Australian women who were charged on May 7 and 8, 2026, with serious alleged crimes linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) fully respect due process rights, Human Rights ...
Microsoft

Australia Post renews partnership with Microsoft to boost security and foster successful AI adoption

I am delighted to share the news that Australia Post has announced that it is extending its partnership with Microsoft for a further three years, demonstrating its commitment to digital transformation and embracing generative AI technologies safely and ...

Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles, create government reserve

The expanded stockpiles and reserve of around 1 billion litres will ensure Australia holds at least 50 days of fuel onshore to shield the country from future supply shocks.

Snowfall in several states as polar blast chills Australia’s south-east

Bureau of Meteorology says Victoria experiencing snowfall at ‘reasonably low levels’ while weather in NSW’s Thredbo drops to -1C