Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia says China warship fired laser at its patrol plane

The Australian Defense Department says a Chinese navy ship fired a laser at one of its surveillance aircraft, putting the lives of the crew in danger

The Independent UK

Chinese navy laser lights up Australian military aircraft, Canberra says

A Chinese navy vessel directed a laser at an Australian military aircraft in flight over Australia's northern approaches, illuminating the plane and potentially endangering lives, Australia's defence said on Saturday.

Reuters

Scott wins Melbourne-Warrnambool Classic

As Cameron Scott scored the biggest win of his road cycling career at the Melbourne to Warrnambool, new star Sarah Gigante has put her comeback on hold again.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Mark Wood: ‘IPL contract feels like a computer game – but it’s very real’

The England fast bowler tells Ali Martin he was happy with his form in Australia and securing a big-money deal with Lucknow Super Giants but is now looking forward to the West Indies tour

The Guardian - UK

Northern Territory marks 80th anniversary of bombing of Darwin during WWII

It has been 80 years since bombs dropped by the Japanese devastated Darwin, killing and injuring hundreds and destroying much of the city. Today, thousands gathered to mark one of the darkest days in Australia's wartime history.

ABC News

Bayer glyphosate, Roundup production takes a hit, but Australian farmers may have 'dodged a bullet'

As farmers prepare for new crops, the company that makes high-demand glyphosate products, including Roundup, details a major issue.

ABC News

Australia reports 43 COVID deaths before expanded border reopening

Australia recorded 43 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, as it readies to welcome international tourists on Monday for the first time in nearly two years.

Reuters

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Grace Tame criticises media who tried to 'discredit' her with bong photo, calls for honest discussion on trauma

In an open letter published on Twitter, the former Australian of the Year says the incident let her down as an advocate of the survivor community.

ABC News

Western Australia Covid cases climb to record as Victoria reports 20 deaths and NSW 12

Queensland announces 10 Covid-related deaths, South Australia two and Tasmania one

The Guardian - AU

Winter Olympics 2022 day 15: Sweden pip GB to curling gold after extra end – as it happened

Rolling report: There are plenty more medals to be won as the Games in Beijing reach their penultimate day. Join Martin Belam for updates

The Guardian - AU

Batting depth could see Smith on the outer

Australia's firing middle-order is in such hot form that Steve Smith could find it tough to break back into the side before the T20 World Cup in October.

AAP

International students say career opportunities in Australia do not match their qualifications

Australia has welcomed nearly 30,000 international students under new economic incentives in the last six weeks, but some international graduates say they feel like they are being treated as "commodities".

ABC News

Boat builder preparing to set sail four years after becoming stranded in WA town

When Wolfgang Lantzberg found himself in the West Australian town of Carnarvon, he saw it as a chance to help the local community — by rebuilding their damaged yachts.

ABC News

Hawaiian WSL wildcard wins at Sunset Beach

Australian duo Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing had their hopes of winning the Sunset Beach WSL event crushed by Japanese star Kanoa Igarashi.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Australia won't send troops to Ukraine: PM

Australia will not be sending troops to Ukraine in the event of an "regrettably inevitable" invasion by Russia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

The Guardian - AU

Alexander Downer is the wrong choice to review the UK’s border force – Australia’s record is nothing to emulate

Downer’s appointment is clearly a political move aimed at boosting Boris Johnson’s government’s chances of re-election

ABC News

Warning to parents over Discord chat after Canadian travels to Australia to abuse 14-year-old

An expert warns parents to be aware of their children's online activity after a Canadian man used the group-chatting platform Discord to groom a 14-year-old Australian girl and flew to her home city to meet.

ABC News

These women are tackling Australia's climate change crisis through photographs

These women are collating photos of how climate change is impacting their lives — and once they have 1,000 submissions, they will present them to federal parliament.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

ABC News

A microlight flight around Australia to highlight endangered migratory shorebirds' plight

Hit with the idea to learn to fly and follow the route of shorebirds, Milly Formby booked a trial flight and was hooked. Now she's embarking on a 20,000km trip around the coast.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria records 20 Covid deaths, NSW 12 and Qld 10 – as it happened

Western Australia premier says he will spend week in hotel quarantine to avoid perceptions he will benefit from timing of border reopening; SA election campaign officially begins. This blog is now closed

ABC News

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in one place — as it happened

Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia.

AAP

Reef's ecological vacuum cleaners in peril

Overharvesting has imperilled the Great Barrier Reef's ecologically important tropical sea cucumber populations, say experts from two Australian universities.

ABC News

Afghan-Australian 'Kardashians' threatened by the Taliban to pull reality TV show

The Australian star of an Afghan reality TV show — that has been likened to Keeping up with the Kardashians — says he's been threatened by the Taliban to pull the show as the hardline Islamist regime cracks down on Afghanistan's media.

ABC News

Interest rates are already rising but borrowers can cope, says NAB boss Ross McEwan

National Australia Bank's boss warns variable mortgage rates will "probably" rise later this year, but said his customers are mostly well positioned to cope.

ABC News

Chinese Australians respond to foreign interference claims ahead of federal election

The Racial Discrimination Commissioner expresses concern over racism against Chinese Australians as political debate over foreign interference heats up.

1 … 3032 3033 3034 3035

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Russian Olympic Committee

41 stories

National Australia Bank

35 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.