The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host

Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023

Concern for Australian grandmother detained in Japan

WA Premier Roger Cook has expressed his concern for an Aboriginal health leader detained in Japan for almost 10 months over drug smuggling allegations.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

Australia says it won't bid for the 2034 World Cup, Saudi Arabia likely to host

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

RA boss not convinced heads must roll after Jones flop

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh doesn't agree heads must roll after the decision to bring Eddie Jones back as Wallabies coach ended in disaster.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

‘A sensible outcome’: Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’s resignation

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has said he and other board members would have to live with the ill-fated decision to hire Eddie Jones

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023

Australian shooters target Olympic Games berths

Australian shooters hope to claim the majority of 14 quota spots for next year's Paris Olympics in coming days at the Oceania Championships.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

ICC World Cup: David Warner enjoying making doubters 'look stupid'

NEW DELHI: Australian opener David Warner is relishing his strong World Cup performance, which has silenced doubters, and aims to continue his prolific run-scoring in the upcoming match against struggling England.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers

A new advertising campaign will be rolled out across Australia in order to get more teachers into the profession.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023