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Australia sues 3M for A$2bn over firefighting foam contamination

Australia sues 3M for A$2bn over firefighting foam contamination

Australia is seeking A$2bn from 3M over alleged PFAS contamination at defence sites, in what officials call the government’s largest legal claim.

 Trump Tower Australia plan collapses as developer cites Iran war

Trump Tower Australia plan collapses as developer cites Iran war

Plans for Australia’s first Trump Tower have been scrapped, with the developer citing the Iran war and the Trump Organization blaming financial defaults.

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Alireza Faghani: a high‑stakes referee whose badge now bridges Iran and Australia

Alireza Faghani, an Iranian‑born referee now listed by FIFA as Australian, combines a résumé of finals and World Cup appointments with recent political visibility that has made his 2026 selection notable.