Australia in 2025: The events that shaped the nation

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Police are seen separating differing protest groups during a rally against anti immigration protesters , in Brisbane, Sunday, August 31, 2025. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DARREN ENGLAND/AAPIMAGE

It has been a turbulent 12 months for Australians with unity in the community tested with the spillover of tensions from global conflicts. There was also milestone moments with the trial of mushroom cook Erin Patterson, and the ongoing impact of climate-driven weather extremes.


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