The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Australian cricket chief ‘proud’ of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions ‘principles’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024

Australians who don’t pay child support should be chased by tax office, parliamentary committee says

Some 16% of women and 8% of men will suffer from financial abuse in their lifetimes, an annual toll estimated at $5.7bn

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2024

KL Rahul will open in Adelaide, I'll bat somewhere in the middle: Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Back to lead India in the day/night Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, Rohit Sharma was a picture of confidence and looked relaxed during his press conference on Thursday.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2024

Vanuatu whacks Australia over climate case stance

Australia's Pacific neighbour Vanuatu has taken the rare step of publicly criticising Canberra for its climate submission at the International Court of Justice.

AAP · Dec 5, 2024

Cricket Australia defends selective boycott of Afghanistan amid ICC criticism

Cricket Australia (CA) defended its decision to selectively boycott matches against Afghanistan on Thursday. This followed criticism from International Cricket Council (ICC) departing chairman Greg Barclay, who called CA’s approach inconsistent.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2024

Watch: Adam Gilchrist hails Yashasvi Jaiswal, compares him to Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal was hailed as 'The New King' by the Aussie media before the India-Australia Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 got underway.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2024

Boris Johnson cuts short Australian book tour to return to UK citing ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Former UK prime minister cancels Melbourne event scheduled for Saturday

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Boland's long-awaited Test recall could be short-lived

Scott Boland's return to the Australian Test team could be short-lived, with fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood expected to be fit for the third Test against India.

AAP · Dec 5, 2024

Aussie Comedy Management Company The Junkyard Reportedly Goes Into Administration

Australian comedians who were represented by The Junkyard have been left reeling by the news.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 5, 2024

Labuschagne to attack his way out of slump: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins expects Marnus Labuschagne to be more attacking when fighting his way out of a form slump in the second Test against India.

AAP · Dec 5, 2024