The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Two EY employees charged with accessing bank details of Australian PM Albanese: ‘Incredibly concerning’

Two men, aged 21 and 25, charged with unauthorised access to restricted data

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Thai Airways launches investigation after cabin crew member arrested for smuggling heroin worth £380k

Airline vows full cooperation as Australian police allege drugs were hidden in 12 tote bags

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Amazon is being taken to court for introducing ads to Prime Video. The world will be watching

When Amazon started showing ads to its Prime Video subscribers, annoyed TV viewers complained to the consumer watchdog. Now the case is headed for the Federal Court – and already attracting international interest.

The Conversation · Jun 30

Australia was built on migration, but it’s long been a love-hate relationship

The history of immigration policy in Australia is full of yes-no contradictions: fear jostling with hope, exclusion with openness.

The Conversation · Jun 30

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.

AAP · Jun 30

Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that between November ‌2023 and August ⁠2025, ⁠Amazon Australia used unfair Prime Video contract terms to make negative changes ​for over 1 million annual subscribers without offering compensation.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Climbing Kosciuszko: Canberra's shot at $2 million of prize money

Canberrans get chance for 14 winning tickets.

The Canberra Times · Jun 30

A US champion of ‘freebirthing’ always claimed there had been no maternal deaths linked to the movement. Is Stacey Warnecke the first?

Guardian investigation exposes full links between a US business linked to baby deaths around the world and Australian ‘birth keeper’ Emily Lal, the central witness at the inquest into the death of a Melbourne wellness influencer

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30

Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia

Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30

Little hits in sports may be just as dangerous as concussions – and can lead to brain damage

Yesterday’s harrowing Four Corners episode exposed the devastating impacts of degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the link with contact sports, primarily Australian rules football.

The Conversation · Jun 30