Orthodox Christians worldwide, including over half a million Australians, are preparing to celebrate Easter this weekend. The article explains the traditions and timing of Orthodox Easter celebrations.

Annette Jorgensen, a Danish migrant who moved to Australia at age two, shares her insightful experience of living as a migrant while appearing white, leading Australians to confide their racist views to her.

Chris Bowen says Australians should ‘not get ahead of ourselves’ by expecting prices to fall Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…

Every Easter, Sydney retiree Elsa Ucak is one of the millions of Australians that hit the road to travel during the four-day-long weekend.

The Australian government has issued a warning to its citizens in Iraq about a possible Iran-linked attack expected within the next 24 to 48 hours.

New research has identified seven key components of ageing well, with Australians challenging traditional notions and offering fresh perspectives on what it means to age successfully.

Australians are expressing strong condemnation regarding the establishment of a 'Little India' precinct in Melbourne, a project reportedly costing $1.2 million.

Older Australians are reportedly in 'immediate danger' as a fuel crisis impacts the ability of aged care workers to travel, prompting unions and farmers to call for government intervention. Other sectors like agriculture, construction, and waste industries are also at risk from rising fuel prices.

Young Australians, led by The Push, have presented a 10-year "National Plan for Young Australians and Music" at Parliament House, advocating for stronger national infrastructure to support youth participation in music.

Pressure is mounting on the Australian government to assist households struggling with a fuel crisis, while New Zealand has introduced a unique cash relief program and is seeing drivers stay off roads due to rising fuel prices.

Australians are demanding that any potential visit by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, not be publicly funded.

Australians are demanding that the upcoming visit by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, not be funded by public money.

Rod Sims argues that Australian gas companies are making massive profits while paying minimal tax, calling it "perverse" as regular Australians struggle with rising costs.

Australians are being encouraged to work from home due to dry petrol stations, as several Asian countries consider purchasing Russian oil despite supporting Ukraine.

A report from The Sydney Morning Herald indicates that Australians are aware of national security threats and feel the country is underprepared to address them.

Australians have been urged by the world's leading energy agency to adopt measures such as working from home, driving slower, utilizing public transport, and reducing air travel to conserve fuel.

Australians may soon have the opportunity to witness the Aurora Australis, with advice provided on how to get the best view of the colourful light show.

Australians want no part in Iran conflict as Hastie unloads on ‘petulant’ Trump - SMH.com.au

A new survey reveals that Australians are planning to cut back on various expenses in anticipation of potential interest rate increases, indicating a cautious consumer outlook.

Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi are nominated for best actress and best supporting actor.

Millions of Australians have kidney disease and don’t know it  SMH.com.au

Twenty-five years ago, a struggling Indian cricket team, reeling from scandal, hosted Steve Waugh's formidable Australians.

Sentences of 16 and 12 years handed down over 2025 death of 32-year-old Zivan Radmanovic Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A court on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali has sentenced three Australian citizens over the fatal shooting of a fellow Australian national, after they claimed to have been paid by a man they will not identify. Mevlut Coskun, Paea I Middlemore Tupou and Darcy Jenson were convicted of the ...

Australians were downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) in droves, while one of the world’s largest porn distributors said it was blocking users from its platforms as the country rolled out…

Australian users are reportedly flocking to VPNs to circumvent new age verification requirements for pornographic websites, fearing the release of personal data, a trend previously seen in the UK.

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

Andrew Hastie, Basil Zempilas and Warren Mundine were among the guests at the conservative convention, which focused on immigration and housing Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…

Australians may need to "seriously reconsider" travel plans in the coming months.

A new parliamentary inquiry will be launched in Australia to examine the 'racism, hate and violence' experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, following a request from the Indigenous Australians Minister.

Getting platforms to comply with the restrictions was no small feat. But it’s too early to measure the real-world mental health outcomes As the UK becomes the latest country to consider following Australia’s lead on a social media ban for teenagers, a question Australians are repeatedly being asked is: how is it going? “Our data is still minimal,” says Caroline Thain, national clinical adviser with the mental health organisation Headspace. “We’re really waiting for a few more months before w...

As Australia faces increasing polarization, community and thought leaders are proposing ideas to foster cohesion and bridge societal differences.

Australia is facing a health crisis that results in 100 deaths per week, with discussions pointing towards potential dietary solutions found in everyday pantries.

‘Serious failure’: Coalition accuses government of failing to warn Australians to leave Middle East  SMH.com.au

Indian embassy in Iran advised nationals to avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors.

Australians will soon receive emergency alerts via blaring sirens on their smartphones to warn of major disasters such as bushfires, floods, and biosecurity threats, under a new system overhaul.

If the circumstances of those from Roj camp become even more perilous, the Albanese government may be forced to intervene Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ever since news broke that 34 Australians were leaving Roj camp in north-east Syria to travel to Australia, their status and travel plans have been at the centre of a political maelstrom. The Albanese government has insisted there would be no repatriation o...

Labor heavyweight Bill Kelty's comments on tax reform cast a harsh light on the party's lack of ambition, as he notes young Australians feel economic policy is rigged against them.

Despite looming interest rate increases, Australians are reportedly taking on more and larger home loans, with a significant rise in demand for credit cards.

Australia's Prime Minister stated that ISIS-linked families in Syria 'made their bed' as a group of 34 Australians were turned back to a refugee camp.

Australia's high cigarette taxes, making them the most expensive globally, have inadvertently fueled a multi-billion-dollar criminal enterprise in bootleg tobacco.

Exclusive: Trips on Sydney’s key thoroughfares have fallen by thousands per day, according to government data Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Road traffic is falling on…

An Australian study titled "Love Song" surveyed thousands of Australians, including Gen Z respondents, revealing that young people are increasingly engaging with physical merchandise, culture, fandom, and live experiences.

Australians are reacting to reports that thousands of residents are fleeing Sydney and Melbourne due to a rising immigrant population.

Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.

Australia has announced a ban on gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and will limit online ads to users over 18 starting in 2027, though advocates argue the measures are not stringent enough given the high cost of gambling to Australians.

Prime minister says months ahead ‘may not be easy’ and urges Australians to ‘think of others in your community, in the bush and in critical industries’ Australian PMs have addressed the nation only…

Fair Work Australia has made a landmark decision to abolish junior pay rates, meaning approximately half a million young Australians aged 20 or younger will no longer be paid less than adult workers.

A growing trend in Australia sees many individuals participating in religious and cultural festivals outside their own faith, from Lunar New Year to Ramadan, Diwali, and Passover, fostering shared humanity.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reassured the nation that its fuel supply remains secure, following reports of panic buying and shortages across the country.

Australia's nationwide auction clearance rate has fallen to 57% as rising interest rates and price increases linked to the Iran war prompt more Australians to sell their homes, leading to a loss of buyer confidence.

An analysis explores the portion of fuel prices made up by tax in Australia compared to other nations, in the context of rising global fuel costs.

A recent Guardian Essential poll reveals that only a quarter of Australians approve of the US-Israel war on Iran, with a stronger preference for the government to forge closer ties with 'middle powers'.

Australians are demanding that any potential visit by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the country should not be funded by public money.

Welfare groups in Australia are calling on the federal government to provide assistance to unemployed Australians and increase support payments for those in remote areas, citing a spike in fuel costs.

The EU is reportedly seeking a new trade friendship with Australia, even prepared to compromise on protected goods like feta and prosecco, as it aims to secure raw materials and present itself as a good partner to America, while Australians eye a large, affluent market.

Soaring petrol prices are prompting some Australians to consider buying an electric vehicle.

Labor should urge Australians to rethink purpose of super, Tracey Burton says, so country’s $4tn in superannuation could help plug funding shortfalls Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…

Australian gas companies are lobbying against a federal government proposal for a 25% export levy on windfall profits, arguing it would harm the economy and energy security.

Australians are experiencing a 'petrol pinch' due to surging global oil prices, exacerbated by disruptions in key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israel war on Iran. A reader callout seeks experiences on how this is affecting daily life.

Labor has accused Pauline Hanson and One Nation of exploiting less well-educated Australians through reactionary tactics to win over frustrated and fearful voters.

Australians feel petrol pinch as panic buying drives shortages  The Straits Times

The government has assured Australians that there is no fuel supply shortage, as the New South Wales government convenes a fuel security roundtable.

Australians who want to listen closely to Duchess Meghan's speech and take a photo with her during a 'unique weekend for girls' will have to pay a lot.

Economists predict RBA board will hike cash rate to 4.1% next week as inflation climbs and energy costs surge Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…

‘Now is the time to speak up,’ NSW police minister says as manhunt continues after January killings Warning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have died Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast NSW police have offered a $250,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Julian Ingram, the suspected triple murderer accused of fatally shooting his pregnant former partner, her boyf...

Australians must prove they are over 18 before they can access adult content such as porn, R-rated video games and sexually explicit AI chatbots under new laws.

Australia has implemented new online age verification requirements for pornography websites, leading to many sites being blocked and users resorting to VPNs to access content, similar to measures in Britain, France, and several U.S. states.

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

Australians are exploring different ways to leave the Middle East amid a conflict that has "no end game".

US Sub That Torpedoed Iranian Ship Included Australians, PM Says  Bloomberg

Emotional scenes as people trapped by conflict land at Sydney. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Krishani Dhanji will pick up the slack. Weary Australians trapped by the war in the Middle East arrived back to an emotional welcome at Sydney airport last night. More details coming up. Continue reading...

Foreign minister Penny Wong says Australia is "doing all that we can", deploying additional teams to return people from the Middle East.

Australia's Foreign Minister Wong has sent crisis squads to the Middle East to assist stranded Australians, though no rescue planes have been deployed yet.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has disclosed the potential number of Australians who would lose their jobs if the central bank were to solely prioritize lowering inflation.

Exclusive: Police forces argue bean-bag and foam baton rounds are less harmful than firearms, but the projectiles have been linked to deaths around the world Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast At least three people died within four months of one another after being shot with “less lethal” projectiles and stun guns at their homes, sparking a series of inquests and civil cases that could overhaul how police officers use force. Police forces have argued the projectil...

‘Sweet and sour’ moment as Iranian-Australians celebrate amid uncertainty SMH.com.au

A record 111,373 Australians lodged complaints with the financial watchdog last year, marking a 14 percent increase from 2024, indicating a surge in financial difficulties.

Despite the increased benchmark, a superannuation expert says one group of Australians are right on track for a comfortable retirement.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has indicated support for removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession, stating Australians 'don't want a bar' of him.

Australian Labor heavyweight Bill Kelty has criticized the party's economic ambition, stating that young Australians feel economic policy is rigged against them, prompting questions about Treasurer Jim Chalmers' response.

Australians are being given a chance to send messages into deep space as part of a new project commemorating the 50th anniversary of the original Voyager Golden Records, aiming to introduce humanity to potential alien life.

Exclusive: Man accused of triple murders last month previously sentenced to prison after intimidating another partner Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Warning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have died Julian Ingram told a former partner he had a “gun and a hole” for a man he assumed to be her new partner and made threats towards her, their child and her mother a decade before he allegedly murdered three people and went on the run, according to court documents. Last month, Ingram – also known as Julian Pierpoint – allegedly shot dead his pregnant former partner Sophie Quinn, her new boyfriend and her aunt in Lake Cargelligo, about 450km west of Sydney. A large-scale manhunt for the 37-year-old is under way. Continue reading...

Families of 34 Australians are set to depart from Damascus, Kurdish authorities say.

Three Australians have been handed over to prosecutors in Papua on charges of illegal entry, facing legal proceedings in the region.

Australian Nationals leader Matt Canavan's proposed "economic revolution," which advocates for buying more expensive locally made goods to address the high cost of living, has been criticized as a populist mirage that would harm Australians.

Australians were urged to proceed with their Easter travel plans even as hundreds of petrol stations across the country reported being dry, indicating significant fuel supply issues.

Australian drivers are being advised to refuel their vehicles in cities as the deepening Middle East war exacerbates a fuel crunch, impacting supply and prices.

Australia is set to implement stricter regulations on gambling advertisements following years of criticism, as Australians lose more money to gambling per capita than anywhere else globally.

Consumers are facing smaller and more expensive Easter eggs this year as cocoa prices remain high, with inflation, the Middle East war, and energy prices contributing to the overall gloom. Reports indicate that shoppers in New Zealand are paying more for Easter eggs compared to those in Australia.

Australians may not experience cheaper fuel for several weeks, despite Labor's recent excise cuts, as experts warn that the flow-on effect depends on how quickly service stations sell their existing, more expensive stock, impacting Easter travel plans.

As violence continues, Australians are left to ponder when they should begin to panic, reflecting growing public anxiety over the prolonged unrest.

A new study has analyzed data from wearable devices to provide insights into how Australians live, including their sleep patterns and physical activity levels.

Australians are reportedly growing concerned about the stability and availability of fuel supplies in the country.

As Australia's billionaire population rapidly grows, some wealthy Australians, like Gary, are publicly advocating for higher taxes on the super-rich, sparking a debate on wealth distribution.

Australians are demanding that the upcoming visit by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, not be publicly funded.

Australians are demanding that any potential visit by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, should not be publicly funded.

Australia's competition and consumer commission (ACCC) is closely monitoring petrol prices amid Middle East tensions, as reports indicate that despite rising fuel costs, Australians in major cities are not significantly reducing driving or increasing public transport use.

Australians are being warned about the dangers of death cap mushrooms, with authorities urging foragers to only purchase fungi from reputable sources as weather conditions may lead to their flourishing.

An ANU study suggests that almost half of Australians believe a foreign military will attack the country within five years, with anxiety over national security sharply increasing among the 18-24 age cohort.

For many Iranian Australians, Nowruz this year is overshadowed by devastation abroad, yet family rituals and unity remain a vital lifeline.

The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

Australians have been advised to prepare for increased petrol prices as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to impact global energy markets.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the decision would be "tough news" for Australians as the Opposition accused him of "inflation denial".

Australia's financial watchdog has issued a fresh warning regarding risky financial advice targeting young Australians, after a survey indicated that nearly two-thirds of Gen Z trust financial information found on social media.

New research indicates that Australians could save hundreds per fortnight by purchasing a unit rather than renting in certain inner-city locations.

Australians serving aboard a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship last week were reportedly ordered to their sleeping quarters when the operation was underway.

The Australian Services Union is urging the government to legislate a four-day work week and implement 'roster justice' rules, citing the impact of after-hours work emails on employees.

Some Australians are richer than ever, while younger cohorts are struggling. Experts say it's time for change.

No Australian personnel took part in any offensive action against Iran, he clarifies

Flights carrying Australians home from the Middle East are arriving with empty seats, the result of late confirmations and safety concerns.

While new research has found Australians are broadly supportive of democracy, many are unsatisfied with its outcomes.

The Australian state of Victoria has approved a new law granting employees the right to work from home two days a week starting September 1, without specific conditions.

The prime minister has held talks with the Emirati president regarding Australians currently stranded abroad, as part of a live news update.

Australians stranded in Middle East by Iran war consider travel options  SMH.com.au

Travel changes likely at short notice, including on routes to Europe. Follow today’s latest new updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Meanwhile, AAP reports,…

Briteiros solidarity festival announces first lineups for July 24 and 25. Portuguese band and Australians join the lineup. Tickets already on sale with proceeds to finance a nursing home.

Some believe that Middle East airspace could be "shut for quite some time" amid the latest conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.

An article suggests that Australians are highly skeptical of politicians Albanese and Taylor, indicating a strong 'bulldust detector' is active.

A quarter of all respondents say they would ‘definitely’ back the rightwing populist party at the next election while a third say they’re ‘open’ to it Pauline Hanson’s populism is a front. But there are lessons for progressives in One Nation’s surging popularity | Peter Lewis Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Nearly 60% of Australians say they’d be open to voting for One Nation at the next federal election, with nearly half of those currently backing Labor saying ...

A royal commission into antisemitism has commenced following the Bondi attack, with Australians encouraged to submit their experiences to assist the inquiry.

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke accuses the Coalition of 'silly hypocrisy' regarding the repatriation of Australians from Syria, noting the opposition had done so when in government.

Canberra banned an Australian citizen with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State (Isis) group from returning home from a detention camp in Syria, the latest development in the case of fraught repatriation of families of Isis fighters. The woman was planning to join another 33 Australians – 10 women and 23 children – and fly on Monday from Damascus, Syria, to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Wednesday. But the group was turned back by Syrian authorities to the Roj...

Australians suspected of having ties to the Islamic State group were turned back after attempting to leave a Syrian camp for repatriation.