News

the Guardian
theguardian. com > artanddesign > ng-interactive > 04/11/2026 > apy-lands-indigenous-australian-art-exhibition-nga-ngura-pulka-lawsuit

After three years, investigations and now a $4. 4m lawsuit, Australia's most controversial art exhibition finally opens

5+ hour, 25+ min ago  (1014+ words) Ngura Pu'ka at the National Gallery of Australia is a landmark exhibition of 30 paintings by Indigenous artists in the APY Arts Centre Collective, which was investigated over claims white workers had interfered with black art The APY Lands region is…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > australia-news > 04/11/2026 > australia-social-media-ban-under-16-teenager-experience

Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn't been kicked off any social media platforms " he's still fighting Australia's under-16 ban in court

5+ hour, 26+ min ago  (796+ words) Millions of accounts have been deactivated since the ban came into effect in December, but Noah Jones found it was easily circumvented Since Australia's under-16s social media ban began four months ago, Noah Jones's online experience has been "pretty much…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > stage > 04/10/2026 > bronwyn-kuss-melbourne-comedy-festival-review

Bronwyn Kuss: Bronwyn & Sons review " parchingly dry comedy about success in your late 30s

18+ hour, 14+ min ago  (286+ words) Melbourne international comedy festival A show about coming to terms with the fact that you might not have children, delivered with a deadpan humour that feels specifically Australian A drunk witch once told Bronwyn Kuss to have a baby. She…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > australia-news > video > 04/07/2026 > ben-roberts-smith-arrest-sydney-airport-watch-ntwnfb

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested by Australian federal police at Sydney airport " video

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (179+ words) The Guardian Ben Roberts-Smith arrested by Australian federal police at Sydney airport " video Australia's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested at Sydney airport in relation to alleged war crimes. The Australian federal police and the Office of…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > australia-news > 04/05/2026 > man-arrested-attempting-to-board-international-flight-at-melbourne-airport-after-allegedly-murdering-woman-ntwnfb

Man arrested attempting to board international flight at Melbourne airport after allegedly murdering woman

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (185+ words) Murder charge laid after missing woman's body discovered in Victorian town of Little River, near Melbourne A man has faced court accused of murder after he was arrested while trying to board an overseas flight. Allan Keys, 67, was arrested at…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > uk-news > 04/03/2026 > three-teenagers-arrested-after-14-year-old-boy-shot-dead-in-south-east-london

Three teenagers arrested after 14-year-old boy shot dead in south-east London

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (229+ words) Boys aged 14 and 16 and 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting in Woolwich Police have launched a murder investigation after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich, south-east London. Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > australia-news > 04/01/2026 > house-prices-fall-in-sydney-and-melbourne-as-interest-rates-and-iran-war-fallout-spook-buyers

House prices fall in Sydney and Melbourne as interest rates and Iran war fallout spook buyers

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (581+ words) Data shows slowdown in price growth across the country after consecutive RBA cash rate hikes House prices in Sydney and Melbourne are falling as interest rate rises and economic uncertainty caused by conflict in the Middle East saw buyers leave…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > australia-news > 03/31/2026 > melbourne-teen-girl-alleged-antisemitism-ntwnfb

Melbourne girl, 13, allegedly shouted antisemitic remarks, threw eggs and swerved car towards Jewish families

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (572+ words) Jewish families "narrowly escaped being struck by the car" after girl swerved towards them in Ripponlea, police say A 13-year-old Melbourne girl has been charged with 52 offences including allegedly shouting antisemitic remarks, throwing eggs and swerving a stolen car towards…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > australia-news > 03/31/2026 > the-arguments-for-and-against-making-public-transport-free-as-australian-fuel-costs-soar

The arguments for and against making public transport free as Australian fuel costs soar

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (800+ words) Victoria and Tasmania are trialling free public transport as a way to drive down demand for petrol. But will it work " and who will benefit? Governments are looking for ways to help Australians cope with the soaring cost of fuel,…...

the Guardian
theguardian. com > music > 03/31/2026 > democracy-manifest-succulent-chinese-meal-speech-australia-national-film-sound-archive

Succulent Chinese meal" speech added to Australia"s National Film and Sound Archive

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (542+ words) Jack Karlson's rallying cry of "democracy manifest' added to national collection of sound recordings that hold historical, cultural and aesthetic significance Thirty-five years ago, when Jack Karlson was hauled into a police car outside a Chinese restaurant in Queensland, he…...