The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Birthrates are plummeting worldwide. Can governments turn the tide?

Nations are deploying baby bonuses, subsidised childcare and parental leave to try to reverse a rapidly declining fertility rate – largely to no avail

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024

Meares' Games moments need no gold to glitter

Australia's Olympic team chef de mission Anna Meares has nominated her two stand-out moments from the Paris Games, and neither of them were gold medal efforts.

AAP · Aug 10, 2024

Australia's Olympic chief takes aim at Raygun's critics

Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares has hit out at critics of the nation's breakdancer Rachael Gunn, saying it's typical of historic misogynistic abuse.

AAP · Aug 10, 2024

Australia’s Flag Bearers For The Closing Ceremony Have Been Named: Kaylee McKeown & Matt Wearn

The two Australia flag bearer have been announced for the Paris Closing Ceremony: Matt Wearn and Kaylee McKeown.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 10, 2024

Kaylee Mckeown Enjoys Relaxing Moment Under The Sun

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown shares a glimpse of her relaxing break from training, highlighting the importance of balance and self-care in a professio...

Top News · Aug 10, 2024

Springboks smash Wallabies to open Rugby Championship

South Africa have inflicted the first defeat on the Wallabies under the coaching tenure of Joe Schmidt, thrashing the Australians in Brisbane

AAP · Aug 10, 2024

Springboks deal Wallabies a brutal reality check with crushing first Test win

South Africa beat Australia 33-7 in the rugby international at Suncorp Stadium as the world champions run in five tries to one

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024

McKeown, Wearn to carry flag at Games closing ceremony

History-making gold medallists Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn will carry the Australian flag at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris.

AAP · Aug 10, 2024

Raygun hits back at online hate as breaking moves at the Olympics go viral

The Australian became an instant meme on social media but said she wanted to be ‘new, creative and different’

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024

Pressure builds for gambling ad ban

As Australians continue to lose more to gambling than any other country in the world, pressure is mounting on both sides of politics to reform the sector.

AAP · Aug 10, 2024