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

NSW Becomes 1st Australian State to Legalise Human Composting After Death

The process converts human remains into nutrient-rich soil, giving families the opportunity to plant a tree in honour ...

Australia News October 22, 2026
Man Armed With Nunchucks Charged Over Alleged Threats at WA Minister’s Office

WA Minister Hannah Beazley described the incident as really confronting after an armed member of the public entered ...

Australia News October 21, 2026
Victorian Opposition Eyes $600 Million Saving From Produce Market Sale

Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has pledged to sell the state-owned wholesale fruit and vegetable market if the ...

Australia News October 21, 2026
Victorian Premier Says He Forgot to Pay for Petrol After Busy Night

'I was running some errands and filled up the car with petrol. Found out yesterday I forgot to ...

Australia News October 21, 2026
OpenAI Launches Australian Cyber Taskforce After Hacking Incident

Three cybersecurity experts have been appointed to lead an independent taskforce to help Australia address AI-related threats.

Australia News October 20, 2026
Victorian Premier Weighs Extra Security at Polling Booths After Alleged MP Attack

Carroll revealed he was in talks with the electoral commission about security for the upcoming Nov. 28 election.

Australia News October 20, 2026
Cross-Party Solidarity for Independent MP Helen Haines after Alleged Attack

Haines remains in critical condition at The Alfred hospital, a day after she was allegedly struck by a ...

Australia News October 19, 2026
Australia’s Health System ‘Not Equipped’ to Handle Surge in Older Patients: Report

The ACEM said desperately needed care was being delivered in corridors or on hard plastic chairs as hospital ...

Australia News October 14, 2026
Australia, Jordan Deepen Defence and Climate Ties Amid Middle East Tensions

His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese held talks at ...

Australia News October 14, 2026
Labor Pledges $630 Million to Address Gender Pay Gap in Care Sector

The government said the funding would help more than 128,000 charities and not-for-profits absorb the higher wage costs ...

Australia News October 13, 2026
Labor Stands Firm on Proposed 30 Percent Discretionary Trust Tax

'We’re not watering this down. This is a very substantial review. This is about fairness in our tax ...

Australia News October 12, 2026
Australian Politicians Voice Concerns Over Planned US Execution Livestream

The comments relate to the planned execution of a former U.S. Army major who has been convicted of ...

Australia News October 12, 2026
One Nation Says Its Migration Plan Could Cut Rents by Up to $4,300 a Year

The party wants more people leaving Australia than arriving for three years before capping annual net migration at ...

Australia News October 8, 2026
Albanese Confident Australia Will Hit 82 Percent Renewable Energy Target by 2030

He said that in December, renewable energy sources made up over 50 percent of Australia’s energy supply for ...

Australia News October 6, 2026
How One Nation Plans to Make Victoria ‘The Toughest State on Crime’

One Nation believes that police, courts and prisons must all be strengthened together, while promising greater support for ...

Australia News October 6, 2026
South Australian Premier Urges Schools to Teach AI, Defends $3 Million Inquiry

Peter Malinauskas has ordered a Royal Commission into AI which commenced work on Oct. 1

Australia News October 2, 2026
Pauline Hanson Urges ATO to Reverse Credit Card Payment Ban

Hanson argued that the Labor government had created another unintended consequence by stripping businesses of a cash-flow option ...

Australia News October 2, 2026
Reserve Bank Flags Higher Negative Equity Risk for 5 Percent Deposit Homebuyers

More than 100,000 first home buyers accessed the federal government's 5 percent deposit scheme over the past year.

Australia News October 1, 2026
PM Pushes Back on Greens’ Plan to Replace Labor, Urges Focus on ‘Far Right’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Labor would be a party of government, not of protest.

Australia News October 1, 2026
PM, Victorian Premier Announce Construction Start for Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2

Stage two includes a 7.4-kilometre rail line from Albion and a new train station at Keilor East in ...

Australia News September 30, 2026
NSW Senator David Shoebridge Elected New Greens Leader

Shoebridge defeated NSW Senator Mehreen Faruqi and South Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young in the leadership ballot.

Australia News September 30, 2026
Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Interest Rates to 15-Year High

In a unanimous decision, the board cited inflation, the Middle East War, and artificial intelligence as reasons to ...

Australia News September 29, 2026
Labor Targets End of Year for AI Legislation Following OpenAI Medicare Breach

'We would be keen to do what we can by the end of the year if we're able ...

Australia News September 29, 2026
Australia Posts $22 Billion Deficit—$6 Billion Better Than Forecast

The government figures reveal tax revenue was higher due to stronger superannuation fund returns.

Australia News September 28, 2026
Bail Breaches Surge as Victoria’s Overall Crime Rate Falls

Breach of bail condition offences rose 215 percent from 5,473 to 17,250 in the year up to June ...

Australia News September 25, 2026
PM Reveals OpenAI Agent Gained Unauthorised Access to Medicare System

Anthony Albanese said no personal information is believed to have been accessed at this stage and that the ...

Australia News September 24, 2026
‘We Don’t Want People to End up as Clickbait’: Sydney Council Moves Towards Smart Glasses Ban

Randwick Council is considering banning smart glasses at Coogee, Clovelly and Maroubra beaches over privacy concerns.

Australia News September 24, 2026