The Latest Breaking News from Australia

New Zealand bemused by Australia's best friend debate

New Zealand doesn't mind playing second fiddle to the United States as Australia's most trusted international partner.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

Forget nuclear: would Peter Dutton oppose a plan to cut bills and address the climate crisis?

We should focus on rooftop solar – Australians love it

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024

Morning Mail: Push to outlaw mega donations, Trump’s money woes, social media giants put on notice

Independents want to outlaw large gifts of more than $1.5m; eSafety commissioner issues notices about terror material

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024

Workers underprepared as AI reaches turning point

Few Australian businesses are fully prepared to deploy a transformational technology set to democratise intelligence to almost all workers, a report says.

AAP · Mar 18, 2024

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.

AAP · Mar 18, 2024

Call for more biofuels to keep trucks, utes on the road

Aussies are lagging on decarbonisation and risk paying an ongoing "green premium" for alternative fuels without changes to government policy and carbon markets.

AAP · Mar 18, 2024

Wallabies have the ingredients to bake rivals: Schmidt

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes Australian rugby has all the ingredients to cook up a successful national team on his watch.

AAP · Mar 18, 2024

OPINION - Rishi Sunak is safe – so long as Tory plotters cannot agree on a unity candidate

Should Australia drop Mitchell Starc? It doesn't matter whether you hold strong views on the fast bowler's inability to take wickets with the old ball, or whether you've never heard of the bloke. The real question is this: would his replacement be better or worse?

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2024

Australian eSafety commissioner puts tech companies on notice over reports terror-related content still being shared

Julie Inman Grant has asked companies including Google, Meta and Telegram to explain how they are taking action against violent and extremist material

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024

Australia’s big electricity generators say nuclear not viable for at least a decade

AGL Energy, Alinta, EnergyAustralia and Origin Energy say they will remain focused on renewables despite Coalition support for nuclear reactors

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024