The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Demon celebrates wedding and career-high world No.5

Despite a modest Wimbledon, newly-wed Alex de Minaur has become the highest-ranked Australian male tennis player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2009.

AAP · Jul 13

Inside Australia's Incest Cult: Patriarch Tim Colt Had Children With Both Daughter and Granddaughter

A court investigation in Australia uncovered a multigenerational incest network within the Colt family, revealing decades of abuse, neglect, and deception, leading to numerous criminal charges and convictions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Cillian Murphy and Steven Spielberg remember ‘finest actor’ Sam Neill

The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor died aged 78 in Sydney, Australia, on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jul 13

Are VPNs under threat in Australia? FOI documents reveal plans to block age verification workarounds

Australia's eSafety Commissioner is planning to investigate how VPNs are used to bypass age verification checks, raising fresh concerns over the future of digital privacy tools.

TechRadar · Jul 13

Australia's 5,600-kilometre dingo fence was built to protect sheep, but after more than a century, researchers found the predator barrier had transformed entire ecosystems on opposite sides of the fence

A century-old Australian fence divides landscapes, creating two very different environments. Dingoes outside the fence control herbivores, preserving vegetation and supporting native wildlife. Inside the fence, unchecked kangaroos cause severe overgrazing and soil erosion. This absence of predators allows invasive species to thrive, harming small native animals. The fence demonstrates…

The Times of India · Jul 13

RTP and Volatility in Real Money Pokies Australia: What the Numbers Mean

Learn how RTP and volatility affect real money pokies in Australia. Practical breakdown of what the numbers mean and how to use them when choosing games.

inkl · Jul 13

Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says

In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafety

The Guardian - AU · Jul 13

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far

Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's British Grand Prix

Motorsport · Jul 13

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for June 2026 announced

The International Cricket Council announced June 2026 Player of the Month nominees. Mossadek Hossain impressed with a series-winning performance against Australia. Nathan Smith led New Zealand's attack to a Test series victory. Shubman Gill scored centuries and amassed runs across formats. These players earned recognition for outstanding performances during the…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Family grieves death of Australian mother as former partner charged with murder

Mother of four-month-old went missing last week and her body was found by pig hunters on Saturday

The Independent UK · Jul 13