The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

A Queensland-based team of 66 including paramedics, engineers and firefighters has spent almost a week helping locals following Vanuatu's deadly earthquake.

AAP · Dec 22, 2024

From smaller homes to screen time, backyard cricket is facing challenges in modern Australia

We are well and truly in cricket season.

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2024

Rejuvenated Boyle gets 'kick in the backside' he needed

Australia international Martin Boyle says that being dropped by his club was just the "kick in the backside" he needed to reboot his faltering career.

AAP · Dec 22, 2024

Australian construction industry to suffer persistent ‘skills shortages and cost escalations’, report finds

Infrastructure Australia report also reveals that transport has lost its share of infrastructure investment as country transitions to net zero

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2024

Away with Heather Ewart: ‘An outback pub was the last place you’d expect a gourmet meal’

In Guardian Australia’s new series about travel, the host of Back Roads reveals her most memorable meal – and the first and last thing she does on holiday

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2024

Time for the Swedish chef: Ikea’s furniture profits are down in Australia, but food sales are booming

Retailer reports 5% growth in restaurant and food business, with affordable meals attracting Australians feeling the pinch

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2024

How Pakistan can help India make World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: The race to the World Test Championship final is in its last leg and four teams -- Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka are looking to grab the two spots for the finale at Lord's next year.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

Australian cricket team at MCG: Near 60% win record, unbeaten for three years

Australia will go into the fourth Test against India with a quest to keep their strong record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground going. The record isn't as impressive and daunting for the opposition as the Gabba's, but the venue has seen Australia win nearly three in five matches.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

'Totally understand why Australia made this move': Michael Vaughan on squad changes ahead of fourth Test at MCG

Australia have made a significant change to their squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dropping opener Nathan McSweeney and bringing in teenage sensation Sam Konstas.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia's top 7: Only one batter has figured ways to score against him

Jasprit Bumrah continues to leave his mark in Australia, earning respect of not just his teammates but also the opposition camp, which has openly expressed admiration for the Indian spearhead. But the Aussie batters, barring one, have so far failed to figure out ways to score runs against the 31-year-old…

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024