The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Reports of cybercrime have surged in the last 12 months but a government intelligence agency says there are many more instances not reported.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

Half of Australian prisoners expect to become homeless

There's fresh insight into the challenges prisoners face with about half expecting to become homeless and a majority living with a mental health condition.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain

Australia's social cohesion is under pressure on multiple fronts, including financial stress and worsening economic inequality.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

‘Matilda’ named Australia’s 2023 word of the year in nod to Tillies’ triumphs

‘The original German name refers to strength in battle so it’s an appropriate name for a team that has inspired so many people,’ lexicographer says

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Australia’s research sector chases rankings over quality and is ‘not fit for purpose’, chief scientist says

Dr Cathy Foley says overhaul needed to improve confidence in how researchers are assessed for hiring, promotion and funding

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Virgin says Australian airlines should reduce emissions by buying greener fuel for overseas carriers

Virgin Australia says buying sustainable aviation fuel to reduce foreign airlines’ carbon emissions more effective than being forced to import SAF

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

How to handle Australia’s ‘plague’ of cabbage-chomping butterflies

Experts warn Melbourne and Sydney gardeners to look out for the species, commonly referred to as the cabbage moth, which has flourished this year

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Australian children exposed to aggressive marketing of unhealthy foods – study

More than 95% of low-nutrition products using targeted ads would be banned in countries such as Mexico, George Institute says

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Renewables predicted to avert risk of blackouts as scorching summer looms for Australia

New wind and solar farms will provide about 2,000MW more electricity than was available last summer

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Social cohesion lowest on record as Australia reels from cost of living, inequality concerns and voice debate

The social cohesion index – which draws on a survey of more than 7,000 Australians – plummets to lowest since it began 16 years ago

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023