The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Perth secure 'Gem' after signing Broncos title winner

Perth Bears have secured Australia and Queensland representative centre Gehamat Shibasaki until 2028 and added Fiji international Jope Rauqe to their squad.

AAP · Jul 23

The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future

Victoria was supposed to be gearing up to welcome athletes from around the world for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Instead, the competition is getting underway in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Conversation · Jul 22

Cameron Myers leads Commonwealth Games charge as Australia enters middle-distance golden era

Gold medals are well within reach for the athletics team in Glasgow, boasting more depth than Australia has seen for decades

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

As the games begin, what does the Commonwealth mean and what purpose does it serve?

Early tomorrow morning, Australian Eastern time, the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Glasgow.

The Conversation · Jul 22

It's ANU's most prestigious scholarship but some put the money in their trust funds

One scholar calls for quotas for low-income students.

The Canberra Times · Jul 22

High school to Hogwarts: Aussie cyclist's GB graduation

A double champion for Australia at the last Commonwealth Games, track cycling star Matt Richardson is now ready to race to titles in Team England colours.

AAP · Jul 22

MasterChef Fans Vow Boycott as Meghan Markle Objects to Being Called 'Royalty'

Meghan Markle faces backlash after reportedly objecting to being introduced as 'royalty' on MasterChef Australia, sparking debate over her use of royal titles.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Shabana Azeez: ‘The most disgusting thing I’ve seen on The Pitt? American coffee’

The Australian actor on posing as a patient for medical schools, having multiple birthdays on The Airport Chaplain and the song ‘nobody likes’ by the Strokes

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here’s what to know

National emergency test alert will be sent to all mobile devices on 27 July, with domestic violence advocates advising how to turn off safe phones

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

Pressure is growing inside Labor to properly tax gas exports. Here’s what a 25% tax could pay for

A change in the ALP’s platform signals the fight to get a fair return for our resources is not over

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22