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

Victoria Tops Australia for Car Theft Claims With $243 Million in Losses

"A car is stolen or broken into every 42 minutes in Victoria," Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew ...

Australia News June 5, 2026
South Australia’s Debt to Surpass $53 Billion by 2030 as Hiring Freeze Announced

The budget includes a partial freeze of public service hiring.

Australia News June 4, 2026
Hanson Says Australian Military Not Ready to Defend Country Amid CCP Aggression

Hanson alleges that Labor has failed to invest sufficiently in defence.

Australia News June 4, 2026
Australian PM Rejects Trump’s 12.5 Percent Tariff Against Forced Labour-Made Goods

Anti-Slavery Commissioner Chris Evans previously pointed out that Chinese online retailers, like Temu, are not subject to local ...

Australia News June 3, 2026
Historic Tasmanian Brewery to Close After 145 Years

Beverage giant Lion cited the 'significant cost inflation' along with the long-term decline in the national beer market ...

Australia News June 2, 2026
Australia’s Winter Crop Output Forecast to Fall 21 Percent Amid Middle East Conflict

Wheat production is predicted to drop 26 percent, while chickpea output is expected to slump 51 percent.

Australia News June 2, 2026
Labor, Liberal Call for Calm After Poll Puts One Nation Ahead of Major Parties

'There’ll be a million polls between now and election day,' said Minister Mark Butler.

Australia News June 1, 2026
New Australian Senate Offices to Cost Taxpayers $1.34 Million Each: Inquiry

The upgrade is part of a wider rolling capital works and building renewal program in the Senate wing ...

Australia News May 28, 2026
Australian Human Rights Commissioner Says Pregnancy Protections Available for Transgenders

'If someone is treated unfairly on the basis of pregnancy or potential pregnancy, then that is unlawful discrimination,' ...

Australia News May 27, 2026
Senior Labor MP Acknowledges CGT Changes May Not Suit Start-ups, Small Businesses

'The point that many start-up founders, the point that many small businesses have been making is valid,' said ...

Australia News May 22, 2026
Australian Mexican Fast Food Chain Guzman Y Gomez Exits US Market

The U.S. exit is expected to result in a one-off non-cash and cash expense of between US$30 million ...

Australia News May 22, 2026
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor Calls for More ‘Digging and Drilling,’ Vows to Scrap Net Zero

'Handouts, bailouts, and carve-outs are being used to prop up green energy rent seekers,' Taylor said.

Australia News May 21, 2026
NSW Premier Says Laws Must Reflect Biological Sex

'There are biological differences between people who are born male and people who are born female, and that ...

World News May 21, 2026
More Than 40 Young Tech Leaders Push Back on Labor’s Capital Gains Tax Overhaul

'We work the hours, we carry the risk,' the tech start-up founders said in the letter.

Australia News May 20, 2026
Labor to Consult Tech Sector Amid ‘Meme’ Backlash

The tech sector has expressed concerns about the impact of the government's capital gains tax changes on start-ups.

Australia News May 20, 2026
One Nation’s Bernardi Uses Maiden Speech to Criticise Communism, Socialism, and Gender Affirming Care

Greens MPs walked out of the chamber during the address in protest.

Australia News May 20, 2026
RBA Forecasts Inflation to Peak at 4.8 percent in June Quarter

The RBA also expects high oil prices to continue adding to inflationary pressures over the next year before ...

Australia News May 20, 2026
Unnamed ‘Nudify’ AI Service Given 14 Days to Protect Children or Face $50 Million Fine

The Australian regulator has warned of multimillion-dollar fines and search engine delisting if the service does not comply.

Australia News May 20, 2026
Albanese Says Quarantined Hantavirus Passengers Doing Well

The passengers were transferred directly to a quarantine facility in Western Australia after returning to Australia on May ...

Australia News May 19, 2026
11 Australians Reportedly Detained by Israel During Gaza Aid Flotilla

DFAT said the government was urgently seeking confirmation the reportedly detained Australians' welfare.

Australia News May 19, 2026
Liberal Senator Breaks Ranks, Rejects ‘Negative’ Migration Rhetoric

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has hardened the party's immigration policy amid a surge of support to One Nation.

Australia Top News May 18, 2026
Labor Creates ‘Office of the Presidency’ to Support Bowen’s Role in COP31

Minister Chris Bowen will serve as President of Negotiations for the major United Nations climate conference to be ...

Australia News May 18, 2026
Prime Minister Sidesteps Question About Future Taxes on Family Home

Angus Taylor asked Anthony Albanese whether he would rule out changing his mind about taxing the family home, ...

Australia News May 15, 2026
‘Possibly’: Musk on Launching SpaceX Starship in Australia

The billionaire's response came after activist Drew Pavlou tagged him in a post listing international sites certified to ...

Australia News May 14, 2026
Tax on Leaving Australia to Rise to $80

A family of four will pay $320 in departure taxes under the changes.

Australia News May 14, 2026
Taylor Vows to Block Labor’s Negative Gearing and CGT Changes

We're going to fight, even if it gets through the parliament. We're going to make life hell for ...

Australia News May 14, 2026
Key Things to Know About Labor’s Overhaul to Negative Gearing, CGT

The treasurer says the overhaul is aimed at providing future tax relief for workers earning a salary compared ...

Australia News May 14, 2026