The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Cruz Hewitt receives Aussie Open qualifying wildcard

Lleyton Hewitt's 16-year-old son Cruz Hewitt has received a wildcard for the Australian Open qualifiers.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

Warm season's greetings for most Christmas revellers

Australians can expect to be of good cheer as the official forecast for Christmas Day expects settled warm and dry conditions for most of the country.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

No methanol or illicit drugs in alcohol served at Fijian resort where Australians fell ill, tests find

Australia urged to remove the word ‘spike’ from its recently upgraded travel warning to the popular Pacific holiday destination

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

Ashwin made the announcement after the third Test of India’s tour of Australia.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Travis heads to Melbourne all 'fine' after quad scare

Travis Head has played down any concerns over a tight quad after he appeared to be in some discomfort during Australia's second innings at the Gabba.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

Penny Wong reportedly chastised by Israeli foreign affairs minister over Australia’s stance on Gaza war

The Israeli foreign affairs minister, Gideon Sa’ar, reportedly claimed Australia distanced itself from Israel in its ‘most difficult year’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024

Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

India star Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket following the drawn third Test against Australia at the Gabba.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

India's ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on the last day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane.

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024

Australia 'surprised' by Virat and Rohit's follow-on celebrations, Lyon says they didn't want to bat

India's dressing room erupted in joy after Akash Deep scored the boundary that helped the visitors avoid follow-on late on day four of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba, which took the Australian team by 'surprise', says off-spinner Nathan Lyon.

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024

Now-retired R Ashwin gets emotional in Indian dressing room after hug from Virat Kohli - watch

On the fifth day of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin shared an emotional moment in the dressing room. The duo were seated next to each other as rain poured outside, they had a lengthy chat before hugging each…

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024