The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstrations across Australia

15,000 people gathered in Sydney with similar protests held in other cities: ‘We stand on the right side of justice’

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Minjee Lee retains lead at BMW Ladies Championship

Superstar Australian golfer Minjee Lee is one decent round away from completing a historic family golfing double at the LPGA Tour's BMW Ladies Championship.

AAP · Oct 21, 2023

ICC World Cup: Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Usama Mir after costly drop

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, expressed his team's support for Usama Mir after his dropped catch provided an opening for Australia to secure a crucial victory in the ICC World Cup match in Bengaluru on Friday.

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023

Bill Hayden obituary

The one-time Labor party leader and governor general was a popular and distinctive leader, once destined to become prime minister

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2023

Labor legend Hayden's journey from battler to viceroy

Bill Hayden overcame a tough childhood and personal tragedy to hold some of Australia's most important positions.

AAP · Oct 21, 2023

Bill Hayden's remarkable contribution to public life

Who have been Australia’s most accomplished federal opposition leaders? The conventional answer to this question is Robert Menzies and Gough Whitlam, both renowned for rejuvenating their respective sides of politics and galvanising new constituencies of support.

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2023

World Cup, England vs South Africa: Jos Buttler excited to be back on familiar turf

MUMBAI: England captain Jos Buttler is laconic and unflappable at most times. If you take a poll for the quietest 'keepers going around the world, Buttler and Australia's Alex Carey could feature in the top two. The 33-year-old was his calm self at the pre-match press conference on the eve…

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023

PMs pay tribute to 'architect of Medicare' Bill Hayden

Bill Hayden, who served as a minister under Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke before becoming Australia's 21st governor-general, has died at the age of 90.

AAP · Oct 21, 2023

Former governor general and Labor party leader Bill Hayden dies aged 90

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed his death on Saturday

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2023

World Cup, Australia vs Pakistan: Black T-shirts blacked out to thwart protest bid at Chinnaswamy stadium

BENGALURU: Police at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday red-flagged spectators wearing black T-shirts, jackets and caps. Just before Pakistan's World Cup match against Australia, there was chaos at the entry points to some of the stands on Queens Road and Cubbon Road after police told spectators in black…

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023