The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.

AAP · Jun 10

Diverse Socceroos their own statement at World Cup

For veteran midfielder Jackson Irvine, the Socceroos and their diverse make-up are their own political statement this World Cup.

AAP · Jun 10

Ask Fuzzy: What were the acclimatisation societies?

Europeans wanted Australia to look like England. It went badly.

The Canberra Times · Jun 9

Morning Mail: Trump vows to retaliate as Iran ‘downs US helicopter’, Australia joins sanctions of ‘extremist settlers’ in West Bank, apple taste test

Donald Trump blames Tehran for shooting down aircraft and says he ‘must respond’; Penny Wong announces sanctions on firms for enabling violence against Palestinians

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9

Reform is hard. Albanese and Chalmers need to stay the course

Do Australians really want reform? It’s a reasonable question to ask as the Albanese government weathers trenchant attacks on its recent federal budget.

The Conversation · Jun 9

FED:Australia, Turkey launch ambitious electrification goal

Electrification, waste and building efficiency targets have been proposed by the leaders of international climate negotiations to keep a key goal within reach.

AAP · Jun 9

Australia, Turkey launch ambitious electrification goal

Electrification, waste and building efficiency targets have been proposed by the leaders of international climate negotiations to keep a key goal within reach.

AAP · Jun 9

Housing can be the way to wealth. But we need to rethink it

For many, it is one of the few practical ways to build financial security.

The Canberra Times · Jun 9

ACT:Stamp duty axed as budget tackles housing crisis

Stamp duty for first home buyers will be abolished in an Australian first as part of a territory budget devoted to improving housing affordability.

AAP · Jun 9

New books: Beirut love, vanishing wildlife and a killer husband

There's also more fact-based fiction from Paula Astridge.

The Canberra Times · Jun 9