The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Indigenous knowledge key to reverse environment decline

Governments need to look further into the future and draw on knowledge from the past to halt biodiversity loss, a global summit has been told.

AAP · Oct 7, 2024

House divided: leaders spar over Israel-Gaza motion

As Australians continue to flee escalating violence in the Middle East, a potential moment of unity between the nation's leaders has been rejected.

AAP · Oct 7, 2024

Oscar-winning animator Adam Elliot: ‘Why does everything have to be Disney?’

The Australian filmmaker of Harvie Krumpet and Mary and Max has long cherished the deadly and deadpan. His latest stars Sarah Snook as a collector of ornamental snails – and draws from a family history of hoarding

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024

'Batters did not play him on...': Basit Ali hopes Mayank Yadav remains fit and goes to Australia

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has expressed his hope that young pace sensation Mayank Yadav remains fit and is included in the squad for Australia's tour.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024

Jeers for Albanese and cheers for Dutton as leaders join Jewish communities to mark 7 October atrocities

The prime minister did not speak at Melbourne event but in Sydney opposition leader claimed ‘moral fog’ has descended on Australia

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024

Women's T20 World Cup: There will be no margin of error against Australia, says Smriti Mandhana

NEW DELHI: Not only must the Indian team defeat Sri Lanka, but also win convincingly enough to increase their net run-rate (NRR) ahead of the crucial league match against the reigning champions, Australia, on October 13.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024

Women's T20 World Cup: Former India fielding coach on team's qualification chances, 'only path to semifinals now...'

NEW DELHI: India's defeat to New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup, followed by an ultra-defensive batting approach in their chase of 106 runs against Pakistan, has dealt a significant blow to their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024

King Charles to 'pause' cancer treatment during visit to Australia and Samoa

King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the southern hemisphere between October 18 and 26

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024

Why two of Australia’s biggest sporting stars are posting each other messages of love and support

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary and Matildas forward Mary Fowler both had huge wins on the field at the weekend, but they also won hearts

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024

Melbourne bishop’s appointment to College of Cardinals seen as gesture of support for Ukraine

Ukraine-born Mikola Bychok will become the only Australian resident in the powerful Catholic church position and the youngest cardinal overall

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024