The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Willett wins shooting bronze, aiming for third Olympics

Australian shooter James Willett has shown his campaign for a third Olympics is on target after winning bronze in the Morocco round of the trap World Cup.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Australia’s climate has warmed by 1.5C since 1910, BoM temperature records show

Warming of the land surface increased from 1.48C after another year of data was added, annual climate statement reveals

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024

Australia could co-host next Commonwealth Games

Co-hosts are being considered for the next Commonwealth Games, but Australia remain steadfast in wanting to keep the multi-sports event.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Covid-positive Mitchell Marsh to captain Australia from isolation in T20I against West Indies

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Marsh is set to lead Australia in their upcoming Twenty20 international encounter against West Indies despite testing positive for COVID-19.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2024

Rob Valetini and Eva Karpani win top Rugby Australia honours as Eddie Jones snubbed

The Brumbies No 8 won the 13th John Eales medal in a ‘bittersweet’ year for Wallabies while Karpani’s barnstorming tries secure Wallaroos player of the year

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024

The Crunch: a widening ideological divide and the decline of birds

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024

China's regional push sparks policy 'autopilot' warning

Defence and diplomatic experts want the Australian government to adopt the same approach to global affairs that it applied in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Watchdog criticises Home Affairs, ABF deportation moves

A Commonwealth Ombudsman's report has lambasted Home Affairs and Australian Border Force's deportation policies of non-citizens from immigration detention.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

PNG PM Vows Close Australia Ties In Face Of Chinese Courtship

Papua New Guinea's prime minister on Thursday became the first Pacific Island leader ever to address Australia's parliament, vowing close ties despite ever-louder overtures from China.

International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024

Molly Picklum shines as women's Pipe Pro action begins

The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024