The Latest Breaking News from Australia

High office comes complete with hot properties

When Sam Mostyn became governor-general, she was also handed the keys to some of Australia's most striking real estate.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

New Wallabies era beginning with Wales Tests cannot be another false dawn

Australia will be hoping to start a critical ‘golden decade’ in style against a Welsh side that humiliated them at the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2024

Why so many Australian homes are either too hot or too cold

Chances are the reason you’re cold right now isn’t just because of a polar air mass – it’s because millions of Australian houses are poorly insulated

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2024

Wales coach Mike Forshaw warns Australia will be ‘different animal’ to World Cup

Wales arebraced for tough opening encounter against the Wallabies.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024

When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade

Opposition leader Peter Dutton might have been hoping for an endorsement from economists for his plan to take Australian nuclear.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024

Eight-time Olympian Hoy to miss Paris selection

Three-time equestrian gold medallist Andrew Hoy, the only Australian to have competed at eight Olympics, is understood to have missed selection for Paris.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed a $55 million investment in Seghe Airfield that could unlock the region's tourism potential.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Afghanistan's women want refugee side in Australia

Players from Afghanistan's disbanded women's cricket have pleaded with the ICC to allow them to reform and play as a refugee side based out of Australia.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

If Meta bans news in Australia, what will happen? Canada’s experience is telling

At a parliamentary hearing late last week, Meta once again suggested it could ban links to news on Facebook and Instagram in Australia.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024

Tried and true plan to build homes cheaper and faster

Australia's most expensive housing market is turning to an old but effective method of speeding up planning approvals to build homes faster and cheaper.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024