The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Why a new ruling on the law of the sea and climate change matters for Australia and especially our island neighbours

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has found countries are obliged to protect the oceans from climate change impacts under the law of the sea.

The Conversation · May 24, 2024

The government’s cash splash aims to kickstart Australia’s battery industry. Has it flipped the right switches?

Australia has a new National Battery Strategy, unveiled this week as a key part of the government’s Future Made in Australia agenda. The vision is for this country to be making batteries with secure supply chains by 2035.

The Conversation · May 24, 2024

Daniel Duggan loses fight against extradition to US over allegedly training Chinese pilots, magistrate rules

Australian former US marine pilot faces potential prison sentence of up to 60 years on charges of arms trafficking and money laundering

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024

Australian Singapore Airlines passenger reveals terror

An Australian passenger on the Singapore Airlines flight has recounted the "horrifying" moment the plane plunged during the deadly flight.

AAP · May 24, 2024

Shoppers face lies, manipulation in supermarket aisles

So-called 'ocean plastic' is the poster child of greenwashing shams Australian face when they head to the grocery store, a federal inquiry has been told.

AAP · May 24, 2024

Fashion label Dion Lee enters voluntary administration

The Australian operation of fashion label Dion Lee has entered voluntary administration.

AAP · May 24, 2024

A rush on critical minerals is coming for our most remote and disadvantaged communities

The Australian mining industry was promised billions of dollars in last week’s federal budget to boost critical minerals such as lithium, copper and rare earth metals. This includes tax incentives, an innovation fund and money for Geoscience Australia to map these resources.

The Conversation · May 24, 2024

The Matildas and Socceroos are soaring, while participation is growing – but the A-League is missing its moment to shine

This should be a golden age for Australian soccer. After all, the big picture is good: the Matildas are waltzing, the Socceroos are well supported and Australia was just awarded hosting rights to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup.

The Conversation · May 24, 2024

Australian fashion label Dion Lee goes into voluntary administration

Move comes after retail chain Cue ends investment in brand that has dressed celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024

The British election is Labour’s to lose. What would the UK–Australia relationship look like under Keir Starmer?

Assuming a Labour win in the UK general election – always a risky assumption given Labour’s proclivity for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory – the “Global Britain” bombast emanating from the United Kingdom will cease.

The Conversation · May 24, 2024