The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australian Honda Riders Can Get a Free 6-Year Warranty. Are You Listening, America?

Australian Honda just announced that it's extending its 2-year factory warranty to a 3-year warranty, which can be extended for a further three years if certain criteria are met.

RideApart · May 11

Man charged after allegedly threatening Muslim worshippers at Brisbane mosque

According to the Australian National Imams Council, a man entered Masjid Taqwa mosque claiming to have an AK-47 firearm in his vehicle

The Guardian - AU · May 11

Meet Jessica Watson: The 16-year-old sailor who survived brutal oceans alone for 210 days after a terrifying cargo ship collision

Before Jessica Watson became one of the most recognised teenage sailors in the world, her dream nearly collapsed in the middle of the ocean. During the very first night of a sea trial before her historic voyage officially began, her 34-foot yacht, Ella’s Pink Lady, collided with a massive 63,000-ton…

The Times of India · May 11

One small country set the model for reintegrating ISIS families from Syria. Here’s what Australia can learn

After four women and nine children associated with Islamic State returned to Australia from Syria last week, the Australian Federal Police indicated some would be referred to community reintegration and countering violent extremism programs.

The Conversation · May 11

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Modelling examining a $48 billion-plus offshore gas proposal has drawn conclusions on the likelihood of a major state reaching a 2050 emissions target.

AAP · May 11

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

A fourth Australian jurisdiction will provide free jabs to some teens for a rare but life-threatening disease as the push for national coverage marches on.

AAP · May 11

'No apology': quarantine for Aussies on virus-hit ship

To prevent the spread of a deadly virus, four citizens and a permanent resident returning from a plagued cruise will be placed in an official isolation centre.

AAP · May 10

Morning Mail: Iranian politician’s Australian links revealed; how One Nation won in Farrer; the mystery of ‘gaping’ whales

Australia’s handling of Iran sanctions in spotlight; voter shifts to One Nation seen across Farrer; research sheds new light on whale behaviour

The Guardian - AU · May 10

Property, a visa and a university job: the Australian links forged by a powerful Iranian politician’s son in Melbourne

The son of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading peace negotiations with US – lived and worked in Melbourne, raising questions about sanctions and security

The Guardian - AU · May 10

Died Pretty’s Doughboy Hollow: can Australia’s most overlooked album finally find the audience it deserves?

Thirty-five years after release, the Australian classic is finally getting a vinyl reissue

The Guardian - AU · May 10