The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack.

Several pro-Israel figures have been barred from Australia as tensions rise after Bondi Beach massacre that killed 15 people during Hanukkah celebration period.

The Indonesian and Australian leaders have signed a security treaty that both governments say will deepen ties between the often-testy neighbors.

Children under the age of 16 in Australia are no longer allowed to have social media accounts. The Australian government says the ban - a world-first policy popular with many parents - is aimed at protecting them from harmful content and other risks such as cyberbullying and grooming.

Feb 11 (Reuters) - Australian power producer AGL Energy narrowed its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday, citing higher consumer margin and lower costs, while reporting a 6.4% fall in its first-half underlying profit.

Two NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, will face off in the NFL's first regular season game in Australia later this year, the league announced.

Craig Goodwin's hopes of playing for Australia at another World Cup have suffered a blow after the 34-year-old winger suffered a groin strain that is expected to sideline him for up to 12 weeks.The re

Australia's CSL said on Wednesday its first-half profit fell 7%, hurt by weaker plasma-therapy and albumin sales and policy headwinds, but the biotech firm raised its share buyback to $750 million, citing strong cash flow.