The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Industry call for Australia to ‘unlock wealth’ of new oil and gas fields at odds with IEA warning

Increasing supply is ‘absolutely part of the solution’ to decarbonising the economy, Appea chair tells conference

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Emotions run high as showdown on NSW assisted dying bill approaches

If passed, the state will be the last in Australia to allow terminally ill people to choose when they die

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Scottish expat paramedic helps save man from crocodile attack in Australia

Heroic Greig Allan, an aircrew officer with RACQ LifeFlight, said the victim was "lucky to be alive" after managing to wrestle free of the animal whilst on a motorbiking tour with friends

Edinburgh Live · May 17, 2022

What would Matthew Mott's departure mean for our successful Australian Women's Cricket Team?

Matthew Mott is a frontrunner to become England men's white-ball coach, but what would the move mean for the Australian Women Cricket Team?

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Australian election 2022 voters’ guide: everything you need to know

How to vote, when is election day, who can you vote for and what to do if you have Covid on polling day

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022

Philippines president-elect Marcos in Australia for a private trip

Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr made a private trip to Australia on Tuesday, his spokesperson said, drawing some protesters onto the streets of the city of Melbourne.

Reuters · May 17, 2022

Poll winner must tackle 'aggressive' China

The China relationship will be a challenge for whichever party wins the election on Saturday, two former foreign ministers have told oil and gas leaders.

AAP · May 17, 2022

Two charged over 320kg cocaine bust in WA

Police have charged two men with importing 320 kilograms of cocaine into Western Australia.

AAP · May 17, 2022

Independent Liz Habermann looking to upset Liberals in South Australian seat of Grey

In an electorate that covers more than 90 per cent of South Australia, the typically safe Liberal seat of Grey is set to be hotly contested this federal election with the rise of a local independent candidate.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Report highlights risk of climate-induced statelessness and nationality loss in the Pacific

Tiibea Baure moved to Australia from Kiribati so her family would have options if they had to leave the Pacific Island nation due to climate change. But if her family were forced out, it would raise questions over statelessness and nationality.

ABC News · May 17, 2022