The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Two Australian swimmers have set fresh national short-course records in winning races at the World Cup meet in Toronto.

Australian shares are in something of a holding pattern, as investors await key US inflation data and developments in ongoing global trade disputes.

Australians are being asked to have blind faith in the critical minerals deal – but who will really benefit?

A highly contagious and deadly strain of bird flu is tipped to eventually find its way to the mainland after suspected cases on a remote Australian island.

Under Joe Schmidt Australia have been cleaning up the mess left by their former coach but victory over Jones’s Japan can help heal any wounds

West Australian endurance runner Phil Gore was the last man standing after slogging for 764km over nearly five days to become a world champion.

They look so perfect!

The real battle between traditional automakers and Chinese manufacturers isn’t happening in Europe or the United States, but in developing and low-income economies. China is steadily becoming a serious contender for consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Cross-party opposition to overhaul spells trouble for Albanese government; Benjamin Netanyahu backs down over bill aimed at annexing West Bank

India have reached the semi-finals of the women's World Cup, where a last-four rematch with unbeaten Australia may well soon await.

Melbourne has been in the news in recent weeks following a string of violent, high-profile crimes.