The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Brother of Brit backpacker thrown from bridge wants to look killer in eye and ask 'why?'

British backpacker Caroline Stuttle was shoved to her death in Australia by drifter Ian Previte - now he is out of prison, her brother Richard wants to see him

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2022

World delights in Barty's Open triumph

After Ash Barty's brilliant breakthrough win at the Australian Open, the world No.1 has been hailed by the tennis and wider sporting worlds.

AAP · Jan 29, 2022

Australia declare, set England 257 target

Australia have kept the chance of a result alive in the women's Ashes Test, setting England what would be a record run chase of 257 from 48 overs.

AAP · Jan 29, 2022

Ash Barty’s sorcery helps her to survive life under the Australian lens

Throwing off the burden of 44 years of history with a little help from the crowd, Ash Barty rose to the occasion in the Australian Open final

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2022

For now, sadly the west is history

Goodbye, Western Australia. So long, and thanks for all the dolphins.

The Canberra Times · Jan 29, 2022

Ash Barty becomes a rare champion who is both loved and feared in equal measure

Newly crowned Australian Open champion Ash Barty inverts the cliches of the nation's sporting psyche: she never stops smiling, yet her rivals fear her, writes Russell Jackson.

ABC News · Jan 29, 2022

'Such an honour': Brett Lee on receiving letter from PM Modi on Republic Day

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee, who received a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's 75th Republic Day as a "mark of gratitude for his friendship" towards the country, on Saturday expressed his gratitude for the "honour".

Dynamite News · Jan 29, 2022

Australia’s darling Ashleigh Barty: a sportswoman of many talents

Barty, the world number one, beat American Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) to send Australia into delirium.

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2022

Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open women's title

Ash Barty has won the Australian Open final in straight sets against Danielle Collins to end a 44-year drought for Australian women at their home Grand Slam tournament

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2022

Ash Barty wins Australian Open women's title, dominates Collins in final

World number one Ashleigh Barty won the Australian Open women's title on Saturday night by defeating Danielle Collins in the final.

Dynamite News · Jan 29, 2022