The Latest Breaking News from Australia

'In peace or conflict: Aussies abroad mark Anzac Day

From Malta to Tuvalu, Australians overseas have commemorated the Anzac spirit in far flung locations amid geopolitical turbulence and global insecurity

AAP · Apr 25

Aussie Pittar stuns world champion at Margaret River

Australian George Pittar has the chance to claim his maiden World Surf League tour win after making it through to the semi-finals of the Margaret River Pro.

AAP · Apr 25

Australia and New Zealand gather in Turkey to commemorate WWI battle

Officials and visitors from Australia, New Zealand and Turkey gather in northwest Turkey to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli

The Independent UK · Apr 25

‘Immigration limbo’ left Bikram Lama homeless before he died in Hyde park. Calls are growing for change

Alliance of 48 councils across Australia issue damning statement calling for more support for people in ‘immigration limbo’, joining growing chorus

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25

Five Great Reads: Siri Hustvedt looks into death’s abyss, Melissa Lucashenko on ‘white man’s fantasy’, and why we need the tooth fairy

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

Tens of thousands of people have paid their respects to Australia's servicemen and women in the nation's capital, as a trailblazing aviator gave a key speech.

AAP · Apr 24

World-first knitted puffer makes runway at Fashion Week

Up-and-coming designers at Fashion Week hope to revolutionise Australian knitwear and make it big with a South Sudanese-owned luxury label.

AAP · Apr 24

Indian-origin couple bags $5 million after selling lottery-won luxury home in Perth: 'I came to Australia...'

An Indian-origin family in Australia has turned a charity lottery prize into a windfall of more than $5 million after selling a luxury beachfront home they won last year.

The Times of India · Apr 24

Navy veterans celebrate key milestone for service

As Australians across the country pause to mark the sacrifices made by the nation's servicemen and women, veterans will also celebrate a key anniversary.

AAP · Apr 24

After a failed attempt, Australian families again attempt repatriation from Syria’s Roj camp

Four Australian families have left a Syrian camp housing people with alleged ties to militants of the Islamic State group

The Independent UK · Apr 24