The Latest Breaking News from Australia

How Australian conservationists’ tunnel vision lets turtles swim to freedom

Creating a fox-proof haven for endangered eastern quolls required a high, encircling fence. But what about the other wildlife?

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2024

Serco must be punished for ‘oppressive’ treatment of prisoners at Australia’s largest jail, legal experts say

Potential class action against private prison operator raised after 175 inmates at Clarence correctional centre locked in their cells for days after assault by a single prisoner

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2024

Despite all the doom and gloom on Australia’s economy, could the worst be behind us?

We hear about the ‘weakest growth in decades’ and being ‘smashed’ by the RBA, but positive tidings abound – if you want to look for them

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2024

Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt

Australia's emissions could blow out by an additional 1.7 billion tonnes should coal and gas be extended, government analysis has found.

AAP · Sep 7, 2024

Baby koala, attacked by dog, reunites with mom in sweet video

The two koalas became separated during the attack but rescuers managed to locate mom as her "joey" was recovering at the Australia Zoo.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2024

Green stars as Australia limber up for England with win

Australia have beaten Scotland by six wickets in Edinburgh to wrap up their T20 series 3-0 as they prepare to face England next week.

AAP · Sep 7, 2024

Letter perfect as Turner roars to Paralympic gold

James Turner will leave Paris a gold medallist in the 100m and 400m (T36) and he says coach Iryna Dvoskina's daily letters of motivation have helped him shine.

AAP · Sep 7, 2024

Body Shop’s remaining UK stores saved after rescue deal agreed

British cosmetics tycoon Mike Jatania leads consortium to acquire UK’s 113 outlets and outposts in Australia and North America

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

Monitoring devices deployed at Muswellbrook after 'earthquake swarm'

Geoscience Australia is studying the Hunter's earthquake trend to learn more.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2024

MS Dhoni provided stability, Virat Kohli inspires and Rohit Sharma... - Ravichandran Ashwin on his captains

India's spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin is preparing for a run of 10 Test matches that will see India take on Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia over the next five months.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2024