The Latest Breaking News from Australia

PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors

The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Flood rescues as Australia's east gets soaked by storms

Emergency crews have rescued two people from a car and others from a home on the NSW south coast, with flooding in Queensland and Victoria.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Navy clash, detained Aussie raised with Chinese envoy

A Chinese delegation, including a top diplomat, has held meetings with Australian parliamentary leaders after a public stoush over a naval incident.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Australia to ban Nazi salutes in bid to combat antisemitism surge

The government will also ban the public display of symbols of proscribed terrorist organisations

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023

Fans to get free entry for India women's cricket team's matches against England, Australia in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Fans attending the upcoming Indian women's cricket team fixtures against England and Australia at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium will enjoy free entry, thanks to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). This decision eliminates the hassle of purchasing match tickets for cricket enthusiasts.

The Times of India · Nov 28, 2023

India Favors Russian Coking Coal Imports Due To Soaring Prices Of Australian Shipments

India sourced 70% of its 57 million tonne metallurgical coal imports from Australia in FY 2022. However, this year, by November, the imports have dropped to 50%.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

What are fire ants, and what will happen if these tiny killers take hold across Australia?

The invasive species has been found in NSW after crossing the border from Queensland, and can be deadly and damaging

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

Australia needs ‘substantial increase’ in large-scale renewables projects to meet decarbonisation targets

Clean Energy Council data reveals that investment in renewables has fallen to lowest levels since 2018

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

Australian arms and ammunition exports to Israel totalled $13m over past five years, data reveals

Greens call for greater transparency around exports to Israel, as Anthony Albanese meets relatives of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

The Artful Dodger review – this zippy Dickensian spin-off is a very good time

Thomas Brodie-Sangster and David Thewlis are great fun in this new take on Oliver Twist, which sees the young pickpocket move to Australia

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023