The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australian insiders in China’s ranks threaten Matildas’ Women’s Asian Cup dream

The hosts face their toughest opponent in the defending champions, whose coach Ante Milicic knows the Australian team better than most

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16

Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year

Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert says

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16

‘They become part of people’s identity’: how Australia fell in love with the Skywhales

Patricia Piccinini’s bulbous creation first took flight in 2013, and was joined by a partner in 2021. They have inspired tattoos, crafts and wedding vows – and they are coming to a region near you

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16

Iran women’s football captain rejects asylum offer and leaves Australia

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

Iranian women footballers rejoin teammates to fly to Oman after Australia asylum U-turn

The majority of Iranian players who sought asylum in Australia have reversed their decisions and rejoined their teammates

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Why countries are rejecting Trump’s call to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Trump says his administration has contacted seven countries to help secure waterway

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Chris Minns and Jewish groups condemn ‘horrid rhetoric’ from DJ at opening night of Sydney Biennale

US-based Zubeyda Muzeyyen, AKA DJ Haram, claimed a ‘Zio-Australian-Epstein empire’ was responsible for silencing dissenters

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16

Label unhealthy foods, weight drug boss tells Australia

Workplace health checks, clearer labels on unhealthy foods and better education would help Australia reduce high rates of obesity, a drug company chief says.

AAP · Mar 16

SA's McSweeney shines with ball in Shield final preview

South Australia captain Nathan McSweeeney took three wickets and three catches to restrict Victoria to 308, a three-run first-innings lead, before rain came.

AAP · Mar 16

Dozens of petrol stations around Australia run out of fuel as panic-buying continues

NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16