The Latest Breaking News from Australia

US brand plans to drive electric car sales Down Under

General Motors is planning an electric return to the Australian market, revealing it will launch a battery-powered Cadillac and two retail stores.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

The Optus outage shows us the perils of having vital networks in private hands

Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin is set to front a Senate inquiry this week, probing last week’s colossal outage which left millions stranded without internet or mobile phone connectivity for a staggering 14 hours.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023

Who are in the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and when are the matches?

Everything you need to know about the Cricket World Cup semi-finals

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Australia’s critical infrastructure under regular and rising attack from hackers, ASD warns

Signals Directorate says infrastructure of interest to malicious actors because of its broad attack surface and connected systems

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

Whistleblower David McBride’s trial delayed slightly over key public interest argument

Former military lawyer has pleaded not guilty to five charges in ACT supreme court over decision to leak material that was used as basis for ABC series on war crimes

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

Tim was scammed out of $222,000. He says the bank should have to give his money back

A group of victims say the onus is wrongly being put on Australians to protect themselves from increasingly sophisticated scams

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

Australia could lose 2026 Comm Games hosting rights

Australia could lose hosting rights of the 2026 Commonwealth Games as three other regions emerge as potential saviours of the multi-sport event.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

Qld braces for COVID cases as infection wave lifts

Cases of COVID-19 are expected to surge in Queensland over the next fortnight but the chief health officer has vehemently ruled out imposing a mask mandate.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

'I was told to return to work as soon as I regained consciousness.' Why only a third of assaulted nurses report it to police

Violence against nurses is pervasive. They are more likely to experience physical violence than any other health-care professionals. Violence against nurses occurs in the context of violence against women, with 87.5% of Australia’s nursing workforce identifying as women.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023

Scans reveal new back injury for Brooklyn's Ben Simmons

Australian NBA star Ben Simmons, who has struggled with injuries in recent times, is out with another back issue.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023