More and more Americans are eyeing Australia as their next home. Whether it's the promise of adventure, a change of scenery, or a better quality of life, there are plenty of reasons why the Land Down Under is becoming a popular destination for expats.

Australia captain Pat Cummins and fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood will sit out another Ashes test with injury while opening batter Usman Khawaja, who suffered back spasms in Perth, has been retained in an unchanged squad for the second match in Brisbane.

An Instagram influencer has revealed a pair of little-known hidden speed bumps you can find in Australia. Speed bumps have been around since ancient times, but the modern-day equivalent was first introduced in the USA in 1953, and did not become widespread until the 1970s.

This first flight represents the safe operation of the Boeing attack helicopters being used by Australia’s military, marking a significant milestone in the growing capabilities of the Australian Defence Force.

Australian home prices will rise more than previously expected in 2026, thanks to tight supply and resilient demand, according to a Reuters poll of analysts who said a lack of entry-level homes is still among the biggest barriers for first-time buyers.

Australia is set to pass a landmark bill that will overhaul its environmental laws after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government secured support from the left-wing Greens party on the last sitting day of parliament for the year.

Pat Cummins will travel to Brisbane with the Test team but Steve Smith is listed as the squad’s skipper for next week’s pink ball game at the Gabba.

The government has said the three Meta platforms plus Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube must take reasonable steps to exclude Australian account holders younger than 16 or face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($32 million). Malaysia has also announced plans to ban social media accounts for children under 16 starting in 2026.

It’s an improbable, inhospitable country marooned off south-east Asia and containing nearly all of the world’s deadliest animals. Yet Australia has marketed itself a sunny place for work-shy Larrikins who spend their days surfing,