The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Reports of online child abuse material have spiked. A few simple measures can help protect your children

The story of a Canadian man grooming a 14-year-old Australian girl online before flying to Perth to meet her is the stuff of nightmares for many parents. Here are some ways parents can have more oversight.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2022

Australian electro-pop group Confidence Man added to Rock N Roll Circus line up in Newcastle

Rock N Roll Circus, held in Newcastle in June, combines big top style circus performers and music acts

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2022

Funding boost for Aussie space ambitions

An Australian astronaut and technologies will be ready for take off after a multi-million dollar funding commitment from the federal government.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Black Dog Ride To Host A Ride For Mental Health Awareness In Australia

Riders across Australia are invited to take part in the Black Dog Ride's 1 Dayer 2022 event, raising mental health awareness across the country this March.

RideApart · Feb 24, 2022

Housing shortfall 'may persist for decade'

A new report on Australia's housing market has found a huge supply shortage which could last until 2032, with "extensive" issues caused largely by the pandemic.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Ballyfermot amputee fundraising to get life-changing surgery in Australia

'I want to get there so bad, the pope kissed the ground here years ago and that’s what I’ll do when I get to Australia'

Dublin Live · Feb 24, 2022

Two massive sharks captured on drumlines after British dive instructor mauled to death

Two tiger sharks up to almost two metres long have been tagged and released following the death of Simon Nellist in Sydney, Australia who was mauled by a suspected 'at least three metre' long great white

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Woman lifts the lid on former life as a call girl and naked pole dancer earning up to £1,000 a night

In her book, Cat English, 37, tells how she used sex work to fund caring for feral felines

Wales Online · Feb 24, 2022

Grattan on Friday: Faraway conflict feeds into Morrison's national security pitch

As Russia’s attack on Ukraine unfolds dramatically, Australia is in the choir stalls, not centre stage, when it comes to the West’s response. But Scott Morrison is determined its voice be loud.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2022

Rod Marsh: Australian cricket legend in critical condition after suffering heart attack

Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh is in a serious condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022