The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Reid seals back-to-back para-cycling gold medals

Amanda Reid has followed up on her Tokyo success by picking up her second straight gold medal in the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paris Paralympics.

AAP · Aug 31, 2024

Sinner Braced To Capitalize On Rivals' US Open Horror Show

Jannik Sinner was Saturday braced to capitalise on the shock US Open exits of title rivals Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he faces Australia's Christopher O'Connell for a last-16 place.

International Business Times · Aug 31, 2024

Tassie floods as wild weather slams nation's southeast

Residents in the nation's southeast are bracing for more severe weather as thousands of Tasmanians prepare to evacuate their properties due to flooding.

AAP · Aug 31, 2024

Window to save Australia's Great Barrier Reef is closing fast, report warns

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is on the brink of irreversible damage due to countries’ persistent failure to address the root causes of climate change, a damning new report by the country's leading reef management agency has warned.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2024

Rohit Sharma working hard on fitness ahead of Bangladesh Test series - see pics

With a home Test season coming up, followed by the gruelling five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India captain Rohit Sharma is putting in the hard hours to stay in shape while being exempted from participation in the Duleep Trophy.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2024

Clifford 'shattered' over DQ, de Rozario gets bronze

Visually-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford has been disqualified over a violation of guide rules which has denied the Australian a bronze medal in the 5000m.

AAP · Aug 31, 2024

Shuttler Mandeep Kaur advances to quarterfinals in women's singles SL3 event at Paris Paralympics

Indian shuttler Mandeep Kaur advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's singles SL3 category at the Paris Paralympics after defeating Australia's Vinot Celine Aurelie. Mandeep won her last group B match 21-23, 21-10, 21-17, securing her spot despite an earlier loss to Nigeria's Bolaji Mariam.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2024

Paralympic Games: Australians in action on day three in Paris

Full schedule of Australia’s hopes on the third day at Paris 2024 including para athletics, swimming and wheelchair rugby

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2024

Aussie teen lights up 200m final at world junior champs

Australian sprinters Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis have produced eye-catching performances to win silver in the 200m at the world junior championships.

AAP · Aug 31, 2024

Rahul Dravid's son Samit Dravid drafted into India under-19 squad

NEW DELHI: For the forthcoming multi-format series against Australia, Samit Dravid, the son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, was selected on Saturday to play for the Indian under-19 team.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2024