The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Early voting begins in New Zealand's general election and in Australia for Indigenous 'Voice'

Early voting has begun in New Zealand for the nation’s Oct. 14 general election, with conservative contender Christopher Luxon casting his ballot

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse.

AAP · Oct 2, 2023

Axe hangs over Patrick Kisnorbo at French club Troyes

Australian coach Patrick Kisnorbo appears to be nearing the exit door at Troyes less than a year after taking the helm at the French club.

AAP · Oct 2, 2023

Tasmania’s government is in crisis. Could it spell the end for Australia’s only Liberal administration?

Jeremy Rockcliff’s administration is teetering on the edge of collapse after Elise Archer quit as attorney general amid a leaked messages scandal. Here’s the state of play

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023

Introducing The Conversation's new climate series, Getting to Zero

Australia, like many other countries, has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 – just 27 years from now. The Albanese government has also committed to sourcing 82% of all electricity from renewables by 2030 – just seven years from now.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023

'The boss of Country', not wild dogs to kill: living with dingoes can unite communities

Aside from humans, dingoes are Australia’s largest land-based predator. They are arguably our most maligned, misunderstood, and mismanaged native species.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023

Should I be getting my vitamin D levels checked?

Australia has seen a surge in vitamin D testing of children, with similar trends reported for adults around the world. GPs are now being urged not to test for vitamin D unnecessarily.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023

My full name is my identity – immigrants shouldn’t have to change theirs to fit into Australia’s systems

No one in Sri Lanka would ever call me by my lineage name, the anglicised system used in Australia forces me to be a Liyanamohottilage Wijetunga; unfortunately, that … isn’t me

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023

Opetaia dreams of Gosford glory after Wembley win

World cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia is dreaming of a big stadium fight in his own Australian backyard after an outstanding first defence overseas.

AAP · Oct 1, 2023

Zombie Wallabies will get little fanfare for Portugal performance

Australia’s stodgy display in Saint-Étienne will have done little to distract from their doomed World Cup campaign

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023