The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Middle East crisis: UK suspends support for UN’s Gaza aid agency after staff accused of involvement in Hamas attack on Israel – as it happened

UK joins US, Italy, Canada and Australia in suspending support for UNRWA following 7 October allegations

The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2024

Sprinter Torrie Lewis breaks Australian 100m record

Torrie Lewis has supplanted Melissa Breen as Australia's fastest woman, the teenager clocking 11.10 seconds over 100m in Canberra.

AAP · Jan 27, 2024

Australia within 156 of Windies win, Smith unbeaten

Australia are 2-60 and require a further 156 runs to win the Gabba pink-ball Test with Steve Smith still in and West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph injured.

AAP · Jan 27, 2024

PM stands by tax cut changes for 'every Australian'

The prime minister has brushed off criticism of proposed changes to promised tax cuts, saying he has a responsibility to help Australians in financial stress.

AAP · Jan 27, 2024

Amanda Spratt out of women's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

Update: Kidney stone leads to Spratt's withdrawal, Lauretta Hanson also out after start leaving team with three on the road

Cycling News · Jan 27, 2024

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.

AAP · Jan 27, 2024

Australia ease to first-up T20 win against South Africa

Australia have won the opening game of their multi-format series against South Africa in Canberra by eight wickets, with skipper Alyssa Healy in red-hot form.

AAP · Jan 26, 2024

Light and floral or intensely orange-y? 10 summer spritzes beyond the obvious

From a grown-up take on cola to a rich and savoury sparkling red wine cocktail, making a spritz to suit your palate is about following the rule of 1-2-3

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2024

Giant guitar a golden landmark in country music's heart

While Tamworth's shining Big Golden Guitar is part of country Australia's collection of "big things", its history runs deeper than a tourist gimmick.

AAP · Jan 26, 2024

Father's faith has Macarthur's Drew aiming for Olympics

Jed Drew is eyeing off a spot in Australia's squad for the Olympic qualifiers after a positive A-League Men season with Macarthur.

AAP · Jan 26, 2024