The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Quad nations aim to fix 'bent, twisted, broken' world

Quad nations have pledged to boost co-operation as Australia puts $18 million into a centre to assist Indo-Pacific nations with an undersea data cable network.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

'He was a coward': DV victim's mother calls for action

The mother of domestic violence victim Kristy Armstrong has called for better services, as protests against gendered violence were held around Australia.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Online gambling in Australia has ‘exponentially increased’, new report warns

Australians are continuing to gamble at a ‘new normal’ of elevated post-pandemic levels, researchers say

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024

Hockeyroos seek polish after South African 'settler'

Australia conceded an early goal but steadied to win 2-1 and avoid a South African upset to begin their Paris women's hockey campaign.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Medal hope Burton's sadness on dramatic eventing day

Australian rider Chris Burton is in line for an individual eventing medal - but was left sad over a teammate's horse suffering an injury.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

‘No one should be excluded’: Australia’s Tina Rahimi hits out at Olympic hijab ban

The Muslim boxer has hit out at France’s hijab ban, which prevents French athletes participating in certain sports from wearing religious head scarfs

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024

Titmus and O'Callaghan set up golden freestyle showdown

Ariarne Titmus and her compatriot and swim club mate Mollie O'Callaghan have set up a highly-anticipated duel for Olympic gold in the women's 200m freestyle.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Spain prove too strong for Sharks in men's water polo

Australia were competitive early, but have opened their Paris Olympics men's water polo campaign with a 9-5 loss to European champions Spain.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Australian Olympic cyclist Lucas Plapp in hospital after crash on slick Paris road

Lucas Plapp underwent surgery after colliding heavily with a barrier fence as slippery Paris roads created chaos in the men’s and women’s time trials

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024

Cyclist Plapp undergoes surgery after heavy road crash

Young Australian cyclist Lucas Plapp is recovering in a Paris hospital following abdominal surgery after crashing out of the men's time trial.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024