Farmers might be choosing backpackers over Pacific Island seasonal workers — and some say new rules are to blame
Demand for Pacific Island seasonal workers is falling after a post-COVID boom in numbers, and some say one reason is changes requiring labourers receive at least 30 hours of work each week.
Donald Trump fined for breaching gag order in 'hush money' trial
The judge overseeing the criminal trial fines the former US president $US9,000 ($A13,842) for online posts.
Indonesia evacuates 12,000 people as volcano erupts again
The mass evacuation is the second of its kind this month, with authorities concerned about the potential of a tsunami being caused by the eruption.
India's Modi government operated 'nest of spies' in Australia before being disrupted by ASIO
Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade relationships.
'I want my children to become doctors': The push to get an education in a warzone
Since the war began in Gaza, children have been unable to go to school and have had dreams of becoming doctors or engineers put on hold. Now some former teachers are offering education lifelines.
King Charles all smiles as he visits cancer patients during first public engagement in months
Flashing a broad grin, King Charles III returned to in-person royal duties on Tuesday, after more than seven weeks away from the spotlight.
'I need some help': Co-winner of $1.9 billion US jackpot is immigrant father from Laos who has cancer
One of the winners of a $US1.3 billion ($A1.92bn) lottery jackpot revealed as an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week.
Heatwave in South-East Asia closes schools, triggers alerts
The Philippines closes schools and warns of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across South-East Asia issue a series of health alerts for a deadly heatwave.
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analysis:China's man in the Pacific has been booted out of office — and Australia is breathing a sigh of relief
Manasseh Sogavare switched his country's diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China and amplified combative stoushes with Western democracies. What does his departure as prime minister mean for Solomon Islands and the region?
Columbia University begins suspending pro-Palestinian activists for refusing to pack up and leave New York campus
The student protesters were given a form to sign, acknowledging they would be suspended for their participation.
Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, visits Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife in the first trip to the country by a British royal since the conflict with Russia began, according to Buckingham Palace.
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Benjamin Netanyahu vows Rafah assault will happen 'with or without' ceasefire deal, as war crimes probes continue
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres says any invasion of Rafah will represent "an unbearable escalation", killing thousands of civilians and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee.
Man arrested in London for killing 14yo boy and attacking four others with sword
A 36-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack near the Hainault underground station in London.
New photo from Prince William and Kate's wedding published for anniversary
A new photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day has been published on the couple's social media accounts to mark their 13th wedding anniversary.
James Webb Telescope captures iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured the most detailed infrared images ever taken of the Horsehead Nebula, one of the most majestic and recognisable objects in the night sky, the space agency says.
Escaped zebras recaptured after trotting past diners in US
Four zebras being transported to Montana escape their trailer about 40 kilometres from Seattle, galloping through a neighbourhood including past diners eating brunch.