The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Six Australian acts that have shone over decades-long careers have joined ARIA's Hall of Fame as it celebrates four decades of music.

AAP · Jun 11

Fancy owning your own town? Australia’s smallest settlement is on the market for €243,000

With just two residents, a four-bed roadhouse and an unofficial mayor’s job description that includes running the post office and pouring pints, the outback town of Cooladdi is searching for new owners willing to embrace an unconventional way of life.

Euronews · Jun 11

First in six decades: India-born Nikhil Chaudhary added to Australia's T20 squad

Nikhil Chaudhary, an Indian-born all-rounder, has been selected for Australia's T20 squad. He will play against Bangladesh in an upcoming series. Chaudhary holds permanent residency in Australia. His selection marks a significant moment in Australian cricket history. He previously played in the IPL and BBL. The panel noted his impressive…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

SPO:Socceroos scare: intrigue grows over striker's absence

Striker Mohamed Toure was unsighted at training just three days out from Australia's World Cup opener, but the Socceroos expect him to return to the track.

AAP · Jun 11

UK, Australia, and Canada Announce Launch of Major New International Fund to Scale Civil Society and Tackle Root Causes of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

LONDON, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid continuing instability in the Middle East, three world powers combined forces today with a long-term policy shift aimed at breaking out of the stalemate. At a foreign ministerial meeting in Chevening, the UK, along with partners Australia and Canada, said they have each…

AAP · Jun 11

Canada bill to ban social media for children under 16

Canada has introduced legislation to bar children under 16 from having social media accounts, joining an Australia-led global effort to tighten online safety.

AAP · Jun 11

FED:AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

AAP · Jun 11

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

AAP · Jun 11

Nauru: The island that became rich overnight from bird droppings and slowly fell into economic dependence

From the air, Nauru hardly looks like the sort of place that would appear in conversations about wealth. It is a small Pacific island, just 21 square kilometres in size, isolated from major markets and home to a population smaller than many suburban neighbourhoods. Yet for a period during the…

The Times of India · Jun 11

Charities under strain as expenses outpace growth

Charities across Australia are struggling to keep pace with rising demand and higher outgoing costs, forcing many to rely on volunteers more than ever before.

AAP · Jun 11