The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Banning debit card surcharges could save $500 million a year – if traders don’t claw back the money in other ways

In a move that could reshape how Australians pay for everyday purchases, the federal government is preparing to ban businesses from slapping surcharges on debit card transactions.

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why

Queensland Premier Steven Miles this week declared his party would hold a plebiscite on nuclear power if it returns to office at the forthcoming state election.

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024

Women's T20 World Cup: A tale of being almost there for India, but not quite

Indian head coach Amol Muzumdar backs his team despite loss to Australia

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024

Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury

Cameron Green was ready to agree to a move to the opening role if asked, before his latest back injury ruled him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

Hockey India League Players' Auction: Full list of squads of eight men's teams

The players' auction for the men's edition of the Hockey India League (HIL), which will make a return to the pitch this December after seven years, concluded in Delhi on Monday, with all eight teams buying players from their INR 4 crore purse to complete their squads.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024

Speakers, vacuums, doorbells and fridges – the government plans to make your ‘smart things’ more secure

The Australian government has introduced its first-ever standalone cyber security act. Along with two other cyber security bills, it’s currently being reviewed by a parliamentary committee.

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024

Are market giants endangering Australia’s live music scene? Industry veterans and local artists are worried

Multinational concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment has come under fire, with an ABC Four Corners investigation saying its unprecedented market power is open to abuse.

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024

Cars, Chlamydia Threaten Australian Koalas

Clinging to a fluffy toy twice her size, orphaned koala joey Ajooni made a snuffling noise as she drank milk from a tiny syringe.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2024

'Wonderful move': foreign GPs fast-tracked to plug gap

Qualified doctors from Ireland, New Zealand and the UK will be able to see Australian patients sooner after the regulator eased registration hurdles.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

King Charles III Heads To Australia And Commonwealth Meeting

King Charles III this week begins his first tour of Australia as monarch, reigniting debate about whether the country should sever ties with the British monarchy and become a republic.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2024