The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Alarming new report shows shocking extent of child homelessness

'How can a parent keep their child safe if they're living in their car?'

The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2024

Silver linings on final night as Australia end Olympic swim meet just behind USA

The Dolphins were pipped by the USA to the top of the medal table on the final night of swimming in Paris

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024

Dam, Dutch bust Eddie's Kookaburras' golden Paris dream

Two second-half Netherlands goals were enough to end the Kookaburra's Paris Olympics campaign in a tense quarter-final on a day of hockey upsets.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

More Ukraine aid urged as threat has 'metastasised'

The war in Ukraine poses a danger to democracies across the world and Australia must send more help to the embattled nation, a retired major general says.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Hybrids speed past petrol, electric cars in sales race

Hybrid vehicles are gaining on their petrol equivalents, with sales data showing their popularity has more than doubled in the past year.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Australians shunning petrol-powered cars for hybrid vehicles as bowser prices rise

Trend also reflects concerns over range and a lack of charging infrastructure affecting purely electric vehicles, experts say

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024

‘My family didn’t want to come’: Ray Martin on attending his own funeral – and facing up to death

Gold Logie winner says he’s ‘learned a million things’ while making miniseries Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye, but hasn’t changed his burial preferences

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024

I bought secondhand designer shoes online, but within a few months they fell apart. What are my rights?

The shoes might not be an authentic designer pair and have failed reasonable consumer expectation, writes policy expert Kat George. Although Vestiaire is an overseas company, Australian consumer law still applies

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024

Australia sting Hungary to top water polo group

Australia are unbeaten going into the women's water polo quarter-finals after a second penalty shootout win, this time over Hungary.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Australian photographer celebrates indigenous heritage at French festival

The picturesque village of La Gacilly in Brittany, western France, is home to an annual photo festival focusing on the environment and social issues – and this year, Australia is the guest of honour. Among 11 Australian photographers featured is Bobbi Lockyer, who is keen to share her indigenous heritage…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2024