The Latest Breaking News from Australia

McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw

NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.

AAP · Mar 4, 2024

Afternoon Update: Drumgold scores partial victory in Lehrmann trial fallout; NRL racism allegation; and Nikki Haley wins first primary

Court finds extensive communication between the Lehrmann inquiry head and a columnist from The Australian may have given an impression of bias

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024

Ankle-deep snow prompts concerns over safety and respect at Young Matildas match

Australia overcome ‘challenging conditions’ and half-time deficit to beat South Korea at Under-20s Women’s Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024

The Brits coerced Kylie Minogue into doing ‘a shoey’. Where did this disgusting ritual originate?

It’s considered an Australian tradition, but drinking from a shoe has a long history – and the singer is just the latest high-profile target in a long line of superstars

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024

Say g'day on Howdy: Hunter woman launches rural dating app

The app allows people to match across Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 4, 2024

Aussie Homes Are So Hot People Are Falling ‘Severely Ill’ And It’s Only Gonna Get Worse

People are becoming severely ill because they can't afford to cool their homes, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) says, and it's only expected to get worse as climate change worsens.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 4, 2024

Australia gives $42m to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea

Funds come after Philippine president told Australian Parliament he would ‘not yield’ ‘square inch’ in South China Sea.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2024

Australia building air traffic control system for drones ahead of influx of ‘flying taxis’

Exclusive: Airservices Australia says ‘Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games will be catalysing event for air taxis’, with 60m drone flights of all types expected by 2043

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024

Storm Hunter to spearhead Australia's BJK Cup team

Doubles and singles star Storm Hunter has been named to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team for their qualifier against Mexico in Brisbane.

AAP · Mar 4, 2024

ASEAN-Australia Summit To Decry 'Threat Or Use Of Force' In Region

Leaders from Southeast Asian nations and Australia gathered in Melbourne on Monday are expected to denounce the "threat or use of force" to settle disputes in the region, a collective swipe at China.

International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024