The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Healy talks up King as Aussie spin 'royalty' for India

Alana King took her chance on return to the Australian women's national cricket team when she claimed career-best bowling figures against the West Indies.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

England squad players will get their shot against Australia, promises Southgate

The manager said he wanted to ‘give people opportunities’ before Euro 2024 with Levi Colwill and Eddie Nketiah possible debutants for England

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

Fiji vow to ‘shock the world’ by landing World Cup knockout blow on England

Boosted by wins over Australia and England this year, Fiji believe they can put rugby’s tier-one nations ‘to sleep’, says their forwards coach, Graham Dewes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

Arnold bemoans Australia’s lack of funding despite World Cup success

Graham Arnold has sided with Ange Postecoglou in delivering a damning verdict on the lack of funding for football in Australia ahead of their friendly with England

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

Underdog Brian Mendoza Seeks Second ‘Upset Of The Year’ In Clash With Tim Tszyu

Brian Mendoza aims for another upset as he faces Tim Tszyu for the WBO junior middleweight title in Australia.

Zenger · Oct 12, 2023

'She is cared for and feels that she belongs': what parents think of special schools

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

We found 3 types of food wasters, which one are you?

Each year, Australian households discard about 2.5 million tonnes of food. Most (73%) of this food waste ends up in landfill.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

50 years ago when the Middle East was at war, oil prices skyrocketed. But it probably won't happen this time.

Global oil prices jumped after Israel declared war on Hamas in response to its unexpected attack on Israel on Saturday, the eve of the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Arts organisations say they want to be 'cultural leaders' – but are they living up to their goals?

When the date of the referendum was announced, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) quietly cancelled its Last Night of the Proms concert scheduled for the night before.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Coming to terms with the past is more important than ever. The Voice referendum is a vital first step

This Saturday is the final day of voting in the Voice to Parliament referendum, which asks Australians to support recognition of First Peoples in the Constitution and enable First Peoples’ representation on relevant policies and programs.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023