Twitter/X Trends in Australia on Oct 17, 2026
Search Twitter/X trends in Australia, refreshed every hour. Track trending hashtags, discover viral topics, and see what's trending on Twitter/X. View Twitter/X hashtag trends, historical data, and get AI-powered trend analysis.
Twitter/X Trends in Australia
Updated hourly · last update 23:27 UTC
Score (0-100) combines a topic's best rank, its time on the list and how many locations carry it. It is our own measure, not a tweet count.
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Score 45 · Best #1 · 2 h on the list
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Score 78 · Best #1 · 6 h on the list · 20 locations
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Score 62 · Best #3 · 4 h on the list · 6 locations
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Score 40 · Best #4 · 1 h on the list
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Score 52 · Best #5 · 1 h on the list · 5 locations
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Score 100 · Best #1 · 18 h on the list · 231 locations
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Score 42 · Best #5 · 2 h on the list
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Score 75 · Best #1 · 19 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 65 · Best #9 · 4 h on the list · 17 locations
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Score 75 · Best #1 · 15 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 64 · Best #11 · 3 h on the list · 24 locations
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Score 99 · Best #2 · 23 h on the list · 111 locations
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Score 60 · Best #13 · 2 h on the list · 26 locations
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Score 88 · Best #1 · 20 h on the list · 11 locations
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Score 57 · Best #3 · 2 h on the list · 6 locations
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Score 84 · Best #10 · 14 h on the list · 16 locations
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Score 66 · Best #6 · 13 h on the list
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Score 70 · Best #8 · 15 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 97 · Best #5 · 23 h on the list · 121 locations
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Score 49 · Best #19 · 3 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 79 · Best #3 · 20 h on the list · 4 locations
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Score 39 · Best #22 · 2 h on the list · 4 locations
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Score 89 · Best #3 · 9 h on the list · 37 locations
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Score 65 · Best #7 · 18 h on the list
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Score 62 · Best #11 · 15 h on the list
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Score 87 · Best #17 · 22 h on the list · 53 locations
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Score 66 · Best #6 · 18 h on the list
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Score 85 · Best #1 · 14 h on the list · 7 locations
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Score 81 · Best #3 · 9 h on the list · 14 locations
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Score 74 · Best #3 · 19 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 46 · Best #31 · 14 h on the list
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Score 43 · Best #22 · 8 h on the list
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Score 17 · Best #33 · 1 h on the list
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Score 82 · Best #2 · 11 h on the list · 7 locations
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Score 92 · Best #11 · 23 h on the list · 133 locations
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Score 82 · Best #1 · 8 h on the list · 17 locations
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Score 40 · Best #10 · 3 h on the list
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Score 84 · Best #7 · 22 h on the list · 11 locations
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Score 12 · Best #39 · 1 h on the list
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Score 59 · Best #15 · 17 h on the list
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Score 40 · Best #39 · 14 h on the list
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Score 78 · Best #1 · 8 h on the list · 10 locations
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Score 69 · Best #40 · 20 h on the list · 79 locations
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Score 39 · Best #41 · 9 h on the list · 3 locations
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Score 73 · Best #8 · 9 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 10 · Best #45 · 2 h on the list
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Score 6 · Best #47 · 1 h on the list
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Score 27 · Best #43 · 5 h on the list · 3 locations
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Score 50 · Best #15 · 3 h on the list · 6 locations
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Score 96 · Best #2 · 12 h on the list · 32 locations
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Earlier in the day, no longer on the list (144)
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Score 45 · Best #10 · 5 h on the list
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Score 29 · Best #24 · 3 h on the list
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Score 24 · Best #31 · 1 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 64 · Best #29 · 22 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 71 · Best #2 · 4 h on the list · 17 locations
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Score 69 · Best #4 · 4 h on the list · 16 locations
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Score 75 · Best #1 · 16 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 57 · Best #5 · 8 h on the list
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Score 73 · Best #7 · 7 h on the list · 14 locations
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Score 70 · Best #1 · 14 h on the list
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Score 80 · Best #19 · 16 h on the list · 24 locations
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Score 54 · Best #15 · 8 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 64 · Best #5 · 4 h on the list · 10 locations
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Score 13 · Best #47 · 4 h on the list
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Score 81 · Best #25 · 17 h on the list · 75 locations
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Score 35 · Best #10 · 1 h on the list
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Score 34 · Best #12 · 1 h on the list
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Score 56 · Best #22 · 2 h on the list · 37 locations
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Score 33 · Best #33 · 3 h on the list · 4 locations
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Score 38 · Best #35 · 10 h on the list
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Score 25 · Best #35 · 5 h on the list
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Score 18 · Best #41 · 4 h on the list
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Score 50 · Best #33 · 19 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 51 · Best #18 · 10 h on the list
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Score 45 · Best #20 · 8 h on the list
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Score 43 · Best #1 · 1 h on the list
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Score 56 · Best #19 · 5 h on the list · 11 locations
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Score 44 · Best #21 · 8 h on the list
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Score 60 · Best #13 · 14 h on the list
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Score 69 · Best #7 · 5 h on the list · 16 locations
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Score 41 · Best #12 · 4 h on the list
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Score 28 · Best #38 · 1 h on the list · 7 locations
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Score 28 · Best #41 · 3 h on the list · 5 locations
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Score 62 · Best #2 · 9 h on the list
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Score 67 · Best #13 · 5 h on the list · 22 locations
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Score 58 · Best #8 · 5 h on the list · 4 locations
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Score 31 · Best #37 · 2 h on the list · 7 locations
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Score 45 · Best #16 · 7 h on the list
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Score 17 · Best #39 · 3 h on the list
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Score 65 · Best #1 · 4 h on the list · 7 locations
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Score 34 · Best #12 · 1 h on the list
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Score 56 · Best #9 · 9 h on the list
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Score 18 · Best #32 · 1 h on the list
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Score 38 · Best #31 · 3 h on the list · 7 locations
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Score 60 · Best #5 · 6 h on the list · 3 locations
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Score 15 · Best #49 · 2 h on the list · 3 locations
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Score 69 · Best #16 · 10 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 25 · Best #23 · 1 h on the list
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Score 77 · Best #12 · 14 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 16 · Best #37 · 2 h on the list
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Score 62 · Best #4 · 5 h on the list · 5 locations
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Score 20 · Best #35 · 3 h on the list
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Score 86 · Best #18 · 14 h on the list · 47 locations
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Score 39 · Best #21 · 4 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 44 · Best #6 · 3 h on the list
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Score 73 · Best #17 · 12 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 41 · Best #19 · 6 h on the list
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Score 4 · Best #49 · 1 h on the list
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Score 32 · Best #14 · 1 h on the list
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Score 12 · Best #39 · 1 h on the list
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Score 26 · Best #31 · 4 h on the list
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Score 48 · Best #1 · 3 h on the list
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Score 21 · Best #34 · 3 h on the list
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Score 71 · Best #14 · 10 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 55 · Best #24 · 7 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 44 · Best #2 · 2 h on the list
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Score 58 · Best #3 · 8 h on the list
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Score 28 · Best #26 · 3 h on the list
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Score 19 · Best #30 · 1 h on the list
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Score 16 · Best #37 · 2 h on the list
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Score 14 · Best #40 · 2 h on the list
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Score 71 · Best #20 · 9 h on the list · 23 locations
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Score 29 · Best #24 · 3 h on the list
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Score 41 · Best #12 · 4 h on the list
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Score 18 · Best #35 · 2 h on the list
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Score 64 · Best #31 · 7 h on the list · 50 locations
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Score 26 · Best #25 · 2 h on the list
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Score 23 · Best #28 · 2 h on the list
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Score 21 · Best #31 · 2 h on the list
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Score 17 · Best #33 · 1 h on the list
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Score 25 · Best #29 · 3 h on the list
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Score 79 · Best #15 · 8 h on the list · 109 locations
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Score 43 · Best #7 · 3 h on the list
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Score 37 · Best #14 · 3 h on the list
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Score 15 · Best #38 · 2 h on the list
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Score 9 · Best #43 · 1 h on the list
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Score 49 · Best #32 · 7 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 53 · Best #27 · 7 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 52 · Best #36 · 7 h on the list · 18 locations
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Score 37 · Best #11 · 2 h on the list
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Score 32 · Best #17 · 2 h on the list
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Score 69 · Best #6 · 6 h on the list · 10 locations
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Score 43 · Best #7 · 3 h on the list
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Score 26 · Best #28 · 3 h on the list
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Score 12 · Best #39 · 1 h on the list
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Score 52 · Best #25 · 6 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 25 · Best #26 · 2 h on the list
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Score 45 · Best #14 · 4 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 82 · Best #1 · 5 h on the list · 51 locations
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Score 36 · Best #9 · 1 h on the list
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Score 71 · Best #12 · 4 h on the list · 167 locations
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Score 78 · Best #6 · 5 h on the list · 88 locations
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Score 66 · Best #21 · 5 h on the list · 61 locations
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Score 65 · Best #23 · 5 h on the list · 84 locations
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Score 19 · Best #47 · 4 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 39 · Best #31 · 3 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 12 · Best #42 · 2 h on the list
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Score 77 · Best #2 · 3 h on the list · 114 locations
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Score 60 · Best #8 · 4 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 43 · Best #4 · 2 h on the list
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Score 28 · Best #22 · 2 h on the list
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Score 63 · Best #19 · 3 h on the list · 73 locations
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Score 46 · Best #26 · 4 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 40 · Best #34 · 4 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 19 · Best #37 · 3 h on the list
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Score 38 · Best #40 · 4 h on the list · 12 locations
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Score 37 · Best #45 · 2 h on the list · 37 locations
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Score 8 · Best #47 · 2 h on the list
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Score 37 · Best #48 · 2 h on the list · 74 locations
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Score 27 · Best #50 · 1 h on the list · 22 locations
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Score 50 · Best #15 · 2 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 32 · Best #37 · 2 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 34 · Best #38 · 3 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 13 · Best #44 · 1 h on the list · 2 locations
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Score 26 · Best #45 · 2 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 34 · Best #32 · 2 h on the list · 6 locations
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Score 56 · Best #22 · 2 h on the list · 36 locations
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Score 20 · Best #29 · 1 h on the list
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Score 35 · Best #33 · 2 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 30 · Best #40 · 2 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 24 · Best #46 · 2 h on the list · 7 locations
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Score 16 · Best #48 · 1 h on the list · 4 locations
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Score 41 · Best #25 · 2 h on the list · 7 locations
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Score 33 · Best #13 · 1 h on the list
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Score 39 · Best #16 · 1 h on the list · 3 locations
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Score 45 · Best #20 · 1 h on the list · 10 locations
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Score 38 · Best #27 · 1 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 33 · Best #33 · 1 h on the list · 8 locations
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Score 26 · Best #43 · 1 h on the list · 9 locations
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Score 31 · Best #44 · 1 h on the list · 20 locations
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Score 29 · Best #45 · 1 h on the list · 17 locations
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Score 6 · Best #47 · 1 h on the list
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Score 5 · Best #48 · 1 h on the list
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Score 4 · Best #49 · 1 h on the list
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Cite this page
twtData (2026). X (Twitter) trends in Australia, 17 October 2026. https://twtdata.com/twitter-trends/australia/10-17-2026/
Australia Twitter/X Trends Analytics & Market Overview
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Why Is This Trending in Australia?
When you see a topic trending in Australia, it means there's been a sudden surge in conversations about it. This could be triggered by breaking news, a viral moment, sports events, political developments, or cultural phenomena specific to Australia.
Use the date navigation to see which day a topic started trending, and the location count to see how far it has spread. Click on any trending topic to see the original tweets and discover the full context behind why it's capturing attention in Australia.
What Do Australia Trends Mean?
Not all trending topics are self-explanatory. Australia trends often include local references, cultural context, slang, or inside jokes that may be confusing at first glance. A trending hashtag might reference a TV show, political event, or social movement specific to the region.
Use our trends analysis feature to get AI-powered context about what each trend means, who's involved, and why it matters. This helps you quickly understand unfamiliar references and decide whether a trend is relevant to your interests or business in Australia.
Who's Behind Australia's Top Trends?
Australia's trending topics are driven by various influencers: local celebrities, politicians, news media, content creators, sports figures, and everyday users who spark viral moments. Understanding who initiated or amplified a trend helps you assess its credibility and reach.
When you click on a trending topic, you'll see the key accounts discussing it. Look for verified accounts, high engagement rates, and reputable sources to separate genuine trends from manufactured or bot-driven activity in Australia.
How to Spot Trending Topics Early in Australia
Catching trends early in Australia gives you a competitive advantage. Check our trends page regularly to see emerging topics before they hit peak popularity (the biggest countries refresh about once an hour, the rest once a day). Look for topics that are trending in more and more locations, and use the dated archive to spot recurring patterns.
Subscribe to daily Australia trend emails to receive morning alerts about new trending topics. Set up our search filters to track specific keywords or hashtags relevant to your niche, and use date navigation to study when trends typically emerge in Australia.
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Historical Data
Access past trends with date navigation: a free dated archive, one page per day, going back to 2023 for many locations.
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FAQ
The latest trending hashtags we collected for Australia are in the table above, with the time of the last update. The biggest countries are refreshed about once an hour, every other country and city once a day. These change constantly based on current events, social movements, sports, and popular conversations happening specifically in Australia. Check this page regularly to see what topics are capturing attention, or subscribe to our daily email alerts for Australia trends delivered to your inbox every morning.
To check trending topics specifically for Australia: 1) Use this page to see the latest Australia trends and a dated archive of past days, 2) Search for specific keywords using our search box above, 3) Navigate through different dates to see past Australia trends, 4) Click on any trend to open it on Twitter/X, 5) Subscribe to our free daily email to receive Australia trends every morning.
The most popular hashtags in Australia are shown in the trending table on this page. Each topic that is also trending elsewhere shows how many locations it is trending in, and you can click any Australia hashtag to open it on X. You can also use the date navigator to explore which hashtags were popular on previous days in Australia.
For Australia-focused posts, the "3 hashtag rule" suggests 2-3 relevant hashtags for optimal engagement. Use 1-2 trending Australia hashtags from our list above, plus 1 niche-specific tag relevant to your content. Quality matters more than quantity—choose hashtags that genuinely match your content and target the Australia audience. Avoid overusing hashtags as it can look spammy and reduce engagement.
To find viral hashtags in Australia: 1) Check the top of our trending table above and look for topics trending in many locations at once, 2) Subscribe to daily Australia trend emails to catch viral hashtags early, 3) Use the date navigation to see which hashtags keep coming back day after day, 4) Look for Australia-specific breaking news, sports events, or cultural moments, 5) Use our search filter to track specific topics relevant to Australia. Viral hashtags often relate to local events, politics, entertainment, or user-generated challenges specific to Australia.
Viral hashtags in Australia typically share these characteristics: 1) Timely - related to Australia current events, breaking news, or local politics, 2) Emotional - evoke strong feelings relevant to Australia's culture (humor, pride, outrage), 3) Shareable - encourage participation from the Australia community, 4) Easy to understand within Australia's context, 5) Community-driven - organically created by Australia users. Check our trending table to see examples of what's currently going viral in Australia.
In Australia, hashtags that get the most attention include: 1) Australia-specific breaking news and political events, 2) Local entertainment, TV shows, and celebrity moments, 3) Australia sports events and team victories, 4) Cultural celebrations and national holidays specific to Australia, 5) Viral challenges that gain traction in Australia, 6) Social movements relevant to Australia. See our trends table above for the Australia hashtags on the latest list and how many other locations each one is trending in.
To check if a specific hashtag is trending in Australia: 1) Search for it using the search box on this page, 2) Look for it in our Australia trending table above, 3) Use the Older and Newer day links to see whether it trended in Australia on previous days, 4) Compare its performance with other Australia trends to gauge relative popularity, 5) Monitor it daily to track whether it's gaining or losing momentum in Australia. High tweet volumes (thousands or more) within hours typically indicate trending status in Australia.
To reach the Australia audience: 1) Use 1-2 trending hashtags from our Australia list above, 2) Include Australia-specific location or cultural tags, 3) Add niche hashtags relevant to your content and Australia interests, 4) Limit to 2-3 total hashtags for optimal engagement, 5) Avoid unrelated trending tags just for visibility. Research what successful Australia-based accounts use. Quality matters more than quantity—choose hashtags that genuinely connect your content with the Australia community.
To spot Australia trends early: 1) Check this page every day to catch emerging Australia topics, 2) Subscribe to our daily Australia trends email for morning alerts, 3) Watch for Australia topics that are also trending in other locations, a sign they are spreading, 4) Follow Australia's key influencers, news outlets, and thought leaders, 5) Use our historical data to identify recurring patterns in Australia, 6) Set up keyword alerts for topics relevant to Australia. Early detection gives you a competitive advantage in Australia's fast-moving social media landscape.
The Australia hashtags at the top of our trending table above are the ones ranked highest on the list. Topics that are also trending in many other locations are getting attention well beyond Australia. These typically include Australia breaking news, major Australia sports events, viral Australia entertainment moments, and Australia-specific political developments. Use the dated archive to see which Australia hashtags keep coming back over time.