The Latest Breaking News from Australia

'Significant' changes for troubled forestry industry

Victoria and Western Australia have done away with logging their native forests, with NSW the latest state questioning the industry's future.

AAP · Aug 25, 2024

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

Australians now have a right to disconnect from work after hours but business groups harbour concerns about the new protocols.

AAP · Aug 25, 2024

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Passengers could be reimbursed for cancelled or delayed flights under a charter of rights for airline travellers, but the measures are some way in the distance.

AAP · Aug 25, 2024

Australian photographer's lament for lost landscapes comes to Brittany festival

Anne Zahalka’s multimedia works depicting Australian wildlife and landscapes are eye-catching, intriguing and sometimes unsettling. As one of the guests of honour at La Gacilly Photo Festival in Brittany, she presents her native land in a new light to help visitors understand the dangers it faces from climate change and…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2024

New Australian aviation ombudsman could force airlines to pay cash compensation for delayed flights

Carriers and airports will have to adhere to customer rights charter setting out ‘reasonable and fair’ conduct – or be penalised

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2024

The 'high five' of Shikhar Dhawan's glorious career

Shikhar’s Dhawan was one of the best white-ball openers of the 2010s. The Delhi cricketer played some memorable red-ball innings as well, his debut Test ton against Australia in Mohali being a case in point. TOI takes a look at Dhawan’s top-five innings across formats in international cricket.

The Times of India · Aug 25, 2024

Perseverance: A pictorial salute to migrants Kam and Francis Chen

Remembering the long-time owners of Rathmines Chinese Restaurant.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 25, 2024

Palestinian refugees left their whole life behind. Here’s how Australia is helping them build a new one

Visa issues, qualification recognition and language barriers are among the issues for those fleeing the devastating war in Gaza – but some are trying to help

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2024

Australia's first parliament marks 200th anniversary

August 25 marks exactly 200 years since the inaugural meeting of NSW Parliament's Upper House, making it Australia's first parliament.

AAP · Aug 24, 2024

Prefab to unlock speed, efficiency in home building

Australian construction is stuck in the dark ages and modernising the sector could deliver housing faster at a time of acute shortages.

AAP · Aug 24, 2024