Monica O’Shea

Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'shea@epochtimes.com.au

Veterans Lay Down Medals in Front of Parliament in Protest Over $5,000 Treatment Cap

The measure, introduced in the May federal budget, aims to save $748 million, according to the government.

Australia News September 7, 2026
Chalmers Says Next Election Will Be ‘Referendum on Super’ After One Nation Plan

Jim Chalmers criticised One Nation’s proposal to let people tap into their super to pay off mortgages, saying ...

Australia News September 6, 2026
Marles Flags Remote Sites for AI Data Centres After US Tech Talks

The deputy prime minister says remote locations could help secure community support for new AI infrastructure as Australia ...

Australia News September 3, 2026
Australia, US to Speed Up Defence Cooperation, Permanent US Submarine Force on Track

Australia’s Marles said US personnel were already stationed in Western Australia and preparing the base for the Submarine ...

Australia News September 3, 2026
Australian Government Admits Tax Changes Contributed to Housing Downturn

'There's no doubt that our policies are part of a suite of reasons,' Labor Assistant Minister Matt Thistlethwaite ...

Australia News September 2, 2026
Labor Opens $10 Million Grants for Indigenous-Led ‘Clean Energy’ Projects

The projects must be located in Australia, meet the government’s definition of a clean energy project, and have ...

Australia News September 1, 2026
Hanson Demands Attorney-General to Retract ‘Extremist’ Claims After By-Election Win

Michelle Rowland said One Nation had been “infiltrated by extremists” after Hanson raised concerns about threats against her.

Australia News September 1, 2026
NSW Moves Against AI, Caps Take-Home Tests to Just 15 Percent of School Marks

The move equates to 7.5 percent of the HSC total.

Australia News August 31, 2026
Australia Pledges Another $3 Million in Aid as Nepal-Tibet Flood Toll Mounts

The government said 43 Australians remain missing in the disaster but has not given up hope that they ...

Australia News August 31, 2026
Hanson Says Labor ‘Crossed the Line’ With Attack on One Nation After Secret Harbour Loss

She said Australians were entitled to vote for One Nation without being told by the prime minister that ...

Australia News August 30, 2026
39 Missing, Australia Pledges $5 Million Aid for Nepal-Tibet Floods

Wong said the government was still working to gain specific information on each of the 39 Australians.

Australia News August 27, 2026
3 Million Seniors Face up to $600 Price Hike on Private Health Insurance Under Labor Plan

Private Health Australia estimates 62,000 people could drop their private health cover, and around 200,000 would downgrade.

Australia News August 27, 2026
Qantas Profit Falls Nearly 14 Percent as Middle East War Adds $420 Million Fuel Hit

Domestic flying still delivered $1.44 billion in earnings for the company despite the higher fuel bill.

Australia News August 27, 2026
34 Australians Missing in Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended his deepest sympathies to those impacted by the significant flooding

World News August 26, 2026
Victorian Government to Cut 140 Executive Public Service Roles to Try Save $100 Million

The Opposition had previously called for a cap on executive pay.

Australia News August 26, 2026
Woolworths Profit Jumps 18 Percent to $1.1 Billion

Woolworths CEO Amanda Bardwell said improved customer service, lower prices and better execution had driven sales momentum.

Australia News August 26, 2026
Northern Territory Says Canberra Shouldn’t Dictate How Data Centres Are Powered

Labor is moving to establish a national framework and require data centre providers cover the cost of their ...

Australia News August 25, 2026
Fully AI-Generated Songs Banned From Australian Music Charts

A recording using AI will only be eligible if it is 'substantially human made.'

Australia News August 25, 2026
‘Fighting for Our Lives’: Hastie Admits One Nation Ahead in Secret Harbour By-election

The Secret Harbour by-election will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, following the resignation of long-serving Labor MP ...

Australia News August 25, 2026
Second Seal Feared Infected With H5 Bird Flu in Australia

This comes a day after the nation’s first confirmed case of the virus in a mammal was detected ...

Australia News August 24, 2026
Joyce Defends One Nation MP After Migration Policy Mix-Up

'The raw number is not too different, but the reality is, where do we need them?' said David ...

Australia News August 24, 2026
Police Raid CFMEU Melbourne Headquarters, 5 Arrested

Victoria Police said detectives had executed warrants at six addresses this morning as part of an ongoing investigation ...

Australia News August 24, 2026
Albanese Admits Bush Deep Podcast Was an ‘Error’ Amid Melons Controversy

'If I had my time again, which you don’t, then I wouldn’t have done that podcast,' said Albanese.

Australia News August 21, 2026
Centrelink Payments Set for Increase for 5.3 Million Australians Including Pensioners

The JobSeeker rate for the unemployed and pensioner rates will be rising.

Australia News August 20, 2026
‘It Will Follow the Money’: Carroll Unveils Big Build Royal Commission

Commissioner Chris Kourakis will decide who is called to give evidence, including former premiers Jacinta Allan and Daniel ...

Australia News August 20, 2026
Minerals Council Vows to Fight Victorian Mining Fee Rises of Up to 400 Percent

The new fees take effect in January 2027.

Australia News August 19, 2026
Australia’s Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark for the First Time

The national debt briefly crossed this major milestone after the sale of bonds during the week.

Australia News August 19, 2026