Elon Musk’s X, Australia government clash over order to take down church stabbing video

Elon Musk lashed out at Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney, and said the ruling meant any country could control “the entire internet.” At a hearing overnight, Australia’s Federal Court ordered X, formerly called Twitter, to … Read more

Exclusive | Chinese Premier Li Qiang set to visit Australia in June, live lobster import ban expected to be lifted

The major topics of the visit, however, remain unknown. “The Australian government has consistently advocated – including during the recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi – for the full and timely removal of all trade impediments, including those affecting exports of live rock lobster to China. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry … Read more

‘She Said Yes’: Aussie PM Reveals Valentine’s Day Engagement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday revealed his Valentine’s Day engagement to girlfriend Jodie Haydon, after “she said yes” to a carefully planned marriage proposal. The words “Canberra” and “romance” are rarely twinned, but on Thursday the centre-left leader one-upped Valentines across Australia, with a morning message that the pair had agreed to wed. … Read more