The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Marco Tilio included in Australia squad for Asian Cup

Celtic forward Marco Tilio has been included in Australia's squad for the upcoming Asian Cup.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

Usman Khawaja criticises ICC after charge for wearing black armband

Khawaja said the black armband was for a ‘personal bereavement’ after the Australia opener was sanctioned by the ICC

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023

Shaheen Afridi could be rested for third Test against Australia

NEW DELHI: With the negative reaction the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received after Khurrum Shahzad suffered a significant rib cage injury, pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi may be sidelined for the third and final Test against Australia in Sydney in order to control his workload.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023

India v Australia: women’s one-off Test, day two – as it happened

India build lead of 157 over Australia at the Wankhede, after an unbeaten eighth wicket partnership of 102 between Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023

New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM

New fuel quality standards will be introduced to limit the amount of noxious emissions from vehicles, bringing Australia into line with other western countries.

AAP · Dec 22, 2023

Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Australia's population growth has been boosted by higher migration post-pandemic, but these levels will stabilise in coming years.

AAP · Dec 22, 2023

Rugby league mourns Origin star Carl Webb felled by Motor Neurone Disease age 42

Australia and Queensland Origin star, who played 187 NRL games with Broncos, Cowboys and Eels and one Test for Australia, dies after four-year fight with MND

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023

Governments accused of not doing enough as 17 species added to Australia’s threatened wildlife list

Conservationists call for more action after reptiles, fish and birds added to list, including 10 species deemed critically endangered

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023

St Vincent’s Health Australia says data stolen in cyber-attack

Hospital and aged care operator says cyber-attack was first detected on Tuesday and is investigating what data has been accessed

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023

Khawaja Insists Armband Was Not Political, After ICC Reprimand

Australia's Usman Khawaja said Friday that a black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement" and not politically motivated, after the star batter was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023