The Latest Breaking News from Australia

North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

The spotlight will be on how North Korea's players react if a VAR decision goes against them in their quarter-final against Australia in Perth.

AAP · Mar 12

Moment dog is rescued from raging floodwaters by helicopter

This is the moment a dog is rescued from a car stranded on a creek crossing in raging floodwaters in Katherine, Northern Territory, in Australia on Wednesday 11 March.

The Independent UK · Mar 12

'Police state': hate speech laws arrests spark anger

A government has been accused of overseeing an "authoritarian police state" after the Australia-first arrests of activists for reciting banned slogans.

AAP · Mar 12

Nations will release an extra 400 million barrels of oil to the market. All we need to do now is not panic at the pump

Despite being one of the world’s top exporters of fossil fuels (coal and gas), Australia has little left of its own oil. Neither does New Zealand.

The Conversation · Mar 12

Matt Canavan has promised me a hyper Australia. I’m ready to chug red cordial and get on board

I’m prepared to have more Australian babies, feed them from more Australian barbecues and choke their atmosphere with more Australian fossil fuels so they can grow up experiencing more Australian bushfires

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12

Fuel supply boosted as oil price threatens record highs

The government has temporarily lowered Australia's fuel quality standards to boost supplies as the war in the Middle East disrupts global markets.

AAP · Mar 12

Australia may ban infant formula advertising. Here’s what the online ads actually say

Recently, the federal government released a consultation paper seeking input on whether it should introduce legislation to prevent or restrict infant formula marketing in Australia. The consultation is open for submissions until April 10.

The Conversation · Mar 12

Aussie shares tumble as oil spikes after tankers struck

Oil prices have surged as the Middle East conflict escalates, overshadowing a plan to release millions of barrels of crude reserves to shore up supply.

AAP · Mar 12

Sick of spam marketing texts and emails? This is how to stop them

Unwanted, unsolicited marketing emails, texts and instant messages feel like an unavoidable fact of modern life. But there are actually legal restrictions on spamming that apply to every business selling to Australian shoppers.

The Conversation · Mar 12

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

A "black flight" that allegedly flew two fugitives out of Australia to Indonesia has led to the arrest of an aviation company owner for people smuggling.

AAP · Mar 12