The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Football Australia announces FFA Cup to change name to Australia Cup from next edition

The biggest knockout competition in Australian men's football is set to undergo a name change. On the night the 2021 FFA Cup concludes with the final between Melbourne City and Central Coast Mariners, FA reveals the newly named Australia Cup.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Steve Waugh accuses Cricket Australia of lacking clarity with stance on Justin Langer following resignation

The former Test captain says he does not understand the reasons Cricket Australia cited as to why Langer was not in its long-term plans.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Australian Archaeologists Find Captain Cook’s Shipwreck

Australian archaeologists have found the wreck of Endeavour, the vessel of Captain James Cook that sank off the coast of the US state of Rhode Island over 200 years ago. But their US research partners are not amused. The vessel, in which Cook sailed in a historic voyage to Australia…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 5, 2022

South Australia records two COVID-19 deaths, as Labor accuses Premier of 'hijacking' case updates

As South Australia records two further COVID-linked deaths — both women in their 80s — the SA opposition accuses the Premier of "blatantly politicising" the pandemic by coupling project announcements with daily case updates.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

U19 WC: Top 5 Indian stars to watch out for in final against England

The young U-19 Indian cricket team has shown a fight and a resilient display of cricket in the ongoing World Cup to make it to the final. This team emulates the previous ones led by Virat Kohli and Prithvi Shaw.

Dynamite News · Feb 5, 2022

Winter Olympics day one: China win first gold, ice hockey and more – as it happened

Rolling report: Norway have won two of the first three golds in Beijing, with moguls and ski jumping coming up. Join our writers for updates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2022

Justin Langer was the perfect coach for the Australian cricket team, until the game left him behind

Justin Langer helped lead Australian cricket out of crisis and into a new generation — one that must now go on without him, writes Dean Bilton.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Victory aid Afghan women return to field

Melbourne Victory are supporting the Afghanistan women's soccer team's return to the field in Australia after fleeing the Taliban-led country last year.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022

Aussies to keep foot on throat in Ashes

Australia are vowing to maintain the rage in the final two ODIs against England despite having already retained the Women's Ashes.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022

Matthew Hayden slams players, Cricket Australia after Justin Langer's resignation as head coach

Matthew Hayden leaps to the defence of Justin Langer, saying his former opening partner was let down by the players and Cricket Australia during his tenure as head coach.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022