Hundreds of Australians are stranded in New Caledonia after mass rioting broke over a constitutional change in the French Pacific territory.

The Vice-Chancellor of one of Australia’s biggest universities has apologised to staff who felt “unsafe” because of pro-Palestine protesters, as staff at another deliver an ultimatum to protesters who took over a building.

Anthony Albanese has led a chorus of politicians declaring it time to take “strong action” to protect young Australians from social media harms, throwing his support behind an age limit with “effective” enforcement.

McDonalds has introduced its “hottest-ever” new burger range in Australia, even bringing back some cult food items along the way for those craving a fiery kick.

A man who allegedly tried to open an emergency door in the middle of an international flight into Australia has faced court for the first time.