The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Reath roars, Giddey returns as Pistons misfire again

Australia's Duop Reath has enjoyed a career-best game and Josh Giddey bounced back with the Thunder, as the Detroit Pistons lost again to confirm a new low.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

Ten dead after Christmas and Boxing Day storms in Australia

Thousands of homes without power as gusty winds knock down over 1,000 power lines in Queensland

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023

Ex-Test selector hits out at Warner's replacement call

Jamie Cox was unimpressed by David Warner's public support for Marcus Harris to be called into the Australian Test team as his replacement when he retires.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

At least nine killed after severe storms batter eastern Australia

The dead include a nine-year-old child who was swept into a surging storm drain on the outskirts of Brisbane.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2023

Cummins inspires Australia's MCG wicket frenzy

Pat Cummins has ripped through Pakistan with three wickets late on day two to put Australia in a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

CA to look at increasing marquee women's Tests to three

Cricket Australia will consider scheduling more "marquee" women's Tests after Alyssa Healy declared she wanted to play more red-ball matches.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

Labuschagne immovable as Australia frustrate Pakistan in second Test

Marnus Labuschagne's glacial 44 off 120 balls helps Australia reach 187-3 on rain-disrupted day 1 vs Pakistan.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

Australia v Pakistan: Boxing Day Test, day two – as it happened

Pakistan 194-6 at stumps after Australia rolled for 318 before lunch

The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2023

Australia's breakfast king Bill Granger dies at 54

Australia's breakfast king, chef and restaurateur Bill Granger, has died at the age of 54 in a London hospital surrounded by his family.

AAP · Dec 26, 2023

'Rights of nature' are being recognised overseas. In Australia, local leadership gives cause for optimism

As each day passes, the need to protect Australia’s environment grows more urgent. As noted in the most recent State of Environment Report in 2021, we are increasingly turning to “measures of last resort” to prevent species extinctions and the collapse of ecosystems.

The Conversation · Dec 26, 2023