The Latest Breaking News from Australia

A magpie can recognise you – and four other fun facts about Australia’s most often-spotted bird

The feathered friend was recorded in half of the 153,000 surveys in BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count

The Guardian - AU · May 25

TEN:'The ultimate': Abdo leaves NRL for Tennis Australia

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo is leaving the code to take up the same role at Tennis Australia and run the Australian Open.

AAP · May 25

FED:Australian shares advance on US-Iran deal optimism

Oil prices have started the week sharply lower, boosting risk sentiment and local equities, led by miners, IT stocks and consumer discretionaries.

AAP · May 25

Australia's Megan Schutt to make T20 World Cup her final ICC campaign

Australian cricketer Megan Schutt will conclude her international career after the 2026 T20 World Cup. The seasoned bowler aims for a strong finish in her final major ICC campaign. Schutt, a veteran of many successful tournaments, wants to pass the baton to the next generation of players.

The Economic Times · May 25

FED:Australian shares advance on US-Iran optimism

Oil prices have started the week sharply lower, boosting risk sentiment and local equities, led by miners, IT stocks and consumer discretionaries.

AAP · May 25

TEN:Abdo steps down in bombshell code swap

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has confirmed he is leaving the code to take up the same role at Tennis Australia and run the Australian Open.

AAP · May 25

Anti-Semitism was 'left unchecked’ in Australia after Gaza war, spy chief says

Australia’s spy chief on Monday told an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting that anti-Semitism was left unchecked in the country after the start of the war in Gaza. Australian Security Intelligence Organisation head Mike Burgess added that before the attack that killed 15 people attending a Jewish Hanukkah…

France 24 · May 25

Neale Daniher was ferocious and inspirational, whether on the footy field or fighting ‘the Beast’

Neale Daniher, the 2025 Australian of the Year who became the face of Australia’s battle against motor neurone disease (MND), has died aged 65.

The Conversation · May 25

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 25, 1600

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 25 at 1600

AAP · May 25

FED:Federal anti-corruption boss resigns two years early

Australia's top corruption fighter is quitting his post after repeated questions about his ties to the military.

AAP · May 25