The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Brett Lee identifies 'an absolute weapon' to open against India

One of the pieces that are yet to be filled for hosts Australia ahead of the five-match Test series against India, which starts on November 22, is the opening slot. Since David Warner's retirement, Steve Smith has opened alongside Usman Khawaja but with paltry returns.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024

King lambasted by Australian senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people

Senator Lidia Thorpe waited until the end of a landmark speech Charles gave in the capital, Canberra, to verbally attack the King.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Read null about it: privacy changes could bury news

Changes to Australian privacy laws could open an avenue for powerful people to shut down news coverage, a group has told a Senate inquiry.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Adult content sites without age checks may be blocked from Australian search results under draft code

Proposed industry code on age assurance for pornography and gambling content would come into force in 2025

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2024

King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years

King Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for November Tests

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the party by coach Joe Schmidt.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Australians committed to Glasgow Games success: Thomas

The Australian team is set to embrace the new model of Commonwealth Games, after key sports such as hockey and rugby sevens were axed from Glasgow 2026.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

King Charles faces Indigenous activists for second day in a row on Australia tour

Indigenous elders in Sydney one told him their goal was ‘sovereignty’

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

King faces Indigenous activists for second day in a row on Australia tour

Indigenous elders in Sydney one told him their goal was ‘sovereignty’.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

4,300 tonnes of space junk and rising: another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes

A large communications satellite has broken up in orbit, affecting users in Europe, Central Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and adding to the growing swarm of space junk clouding our planet’s neighbourhood.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024