The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia’s rise in military export approvals to Saudi Arabia labelled ‘disturbing’

Permits for the export of equipment increased last year despite kingdom’s involvement in Yemen war

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

Australia to roll out new south-east Asia trade strategy to hedge against China

Anthony Albanese is expected to announce the new economic blueprint during his trip to the Indonesian capital Jakarta

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

Invasive species lead driver of biodiversity loss in Australia – and feral cats have biggest impact, report finds

National response urgently needed to prevent further extinction of native flora and fauna, advocates say

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

Davis Cup: Great Britain captain Leon Smith keeping keen eye on Jack Draper’s US Open charge

GB could add surging Draper to their squad for Australia, France and Switzerland group clashes, though questions over Andy Murray’s participation remain

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023

Vanuatu to elect new prime minister amid crisis over Australia pact

Move comes after top court ruled that pro-Western Prime Minister Ishmael had lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023

Rugby World Cup stadiums: Which cities in France are hosting matches?

Your guide to all of the venues at the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Australia Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final

Australia have been drawn in Pool C for the tournament in France

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Australia could be without this key all-rounder for ODI series in India ahead of World Cup

Australia's Glenn Maxwell has openly acknowledged the possibility of his absence in the upcoming ODI series against India, which will leave him entering the ODI World Cup with minimal match practice.

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

How hate speech during the Voice campaign can harm personal wellbeing, as well as democracy

Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will vote in the Voice referendum on October 14.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023

Health evidence against gas and oil is piling up, as governments turn a blind eye

We are seeing deadly heat and fires circle the world. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns we are fast running out of time to secure a liveable and sustainable future. Without emergency action to stop mining and burning fossil fuels, the world faces an unthinkable 2.8℃ temperature rise.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023