The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia's car loan trap: industry warned to be 'fair'

The findings of a major report on car financing in Australia aren't pretty, leaving the industry body to make clear that customers must be treated fairly.

AAP · Jun 24

'Who's in the mono': clarity sought on multiculturalism

Pauline Hanson has rejected criticism the multiracial make up of the Socceroos shows Australia did not have a monoculture, arguing it actually proves her point.

AAP · Jun 24

‘Good teeth, you’re deadly inside and outside’: here’s what Indigenous people told us about oral health

When it comes to health care in Australia, the mouth is too often considered separate to the rest of the body. Medicare doesn’t cover a trip to the dentist in the same way it covers other types of health care.

The Conversation · Jun 24

Injury cloud mars crushing Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup win over Pakistan

Australia have cruised to an easy victory over Pakistan at the Women’s T20 World Cup, but there may be concern over a hand injury to wicketkeeper Beth Mooney

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

Pricey IVF add-ons fail to improve pregnancy odds

Most expensive IVF "add-ons" either have no fertility benefit or lack evidence that they work, according to Australian research.

AAP · Jun 23

Scientists in Australia find ‘smoking gun’ evidence of world’s oldest meteorite strike

Curtin University researchers use innovative techniques to date three-billion-year-old impact crater in Western Australia’s Pilbara region

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

Morning Mail: bird flu risk to 150 native species, France roasts in heatwave, Ronaldo record

Federal government analysis points to ‘very high risk’ to unique wildlife; 40 people have drowned in France as high temperatures hit Europe

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

‘Grand and intimate’: Miles Franklin shortlisted novels grapple with profound questions of our time

Six writers in running for $60,000 prize, including first-time nominees Randa Abdel-Fattah, Steve MinOn, Konrad Muller and Sean Wilson

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.

AAP · Jun 23

Injury cloud mars crushing Australian World Cup victory

Australia have cruised to an easy victory over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup, but there may be concern over a hand injury to wicketkeeper Beth Mooney.

AAP · Jun 23