The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Clean up AI or go away: rules proposed for data centres

Artificial intelligence companies should promise they have not broken the law before building a data centre in Australia, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · May 1

Israel navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotilla

The activists’ vessels were intercepted off the coast of Crete on Wednesday evening while travelling as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla

The Guardian - AU · May 1

Aussie great Gilmore delivers at home surf break

Stephanie Gilmore has used her local knowledge to bank a breakthrough win in her return to the World Surf League, with Australians lighting up day one.

AAP · May 1

Australian hiker missing in Nova Scotia national park not heard from for two weeks

Denise Ann Williams, 62, was last heard from on 15 April, when she told her family she was travelling to the west coast of Cape Breton Island in Canada’s east

The Guardian - AU · May 1

Brendan Fevola Confirms Rumour That An I’m A Celeb All-Star Season Was Being Planned For 2027

"There’s been 12 seasons now, so all the winners would go back in."

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 30

‘Barely a street’ in Dubbo without trees poisoned by pesticides, NSW Greens say – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

Morning Mail: Alice Springs unrest after arrest, eyes on One Nation’s funding, Australia’s funny business

Police clash with rioters after Jefferson Lewis held over child’s death; how One Nation is reaping the bounty of Australia’s richest person

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

Intimate partner violence is a hidden contributor to women’s suicide

Australians are familiar with the disturbing statistics of intimate partner homicide: one Australian woman is killed every 11 days, on average, by a current or former intimate partner.

The Conversation · Apr 30

Afghan war crimes report on frontline of new display

As the Australian War Memorial grapples with how to deal with alleged Afghan crimes, a copy of a report into the claims of atrocities is going on display.

AAP · Apr 30

Why is the Australian Dollar Rallying?

Given its geography, political system, and abundant mineral resources, Australia is a unique country. The Australian dollar could be in the early stages of a bullish trend.

Barchart · Apr 30