The Latest Breaking News from Australia

VPNs surge in Australia as mandatory age verification for adult content begins

VPN services are gaining traction among people in Australia as new age-gating rules came into effect on Monday, March 9. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar · Mar 9

Franco Colapinto’s Australian GP turns viral with incredible save and strange on-screen error

The Alpine driver produced one of the best saves of the weekend

Motorsport · Mar 9

Gunman accused of Bondi massacre seeks court order to hide family’s identity over safety concerns

Lawyers for the gunman accused of carrying out a mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach have asked a court to prevent media outlets from publishing identifying details about his family.

The Independent UK · Mar 9

“Save our girls”: crowd chases bus carrying Iranian women’s football team in Australia

Crowds gathered on the Gold Coast, Australia, as a bus carrying the Iranian women’s national football team passed through the area. Pressure is mounting on Australia to offer the football team asylum after they refused to sing the national anthem before a match during the Asia Cup last week.

Euronews · Mar 9

Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce Australia trip

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will tour Australia next month on their first visit to the country in seven years.

BANG Premier · Mar 9

Australia would be signed up to Iran war ‘by deception and stealth’ if military support sent, Shoebridge says

Greens senator sounds warning as Labor expected to announce possible defence measures to protect Gulf countries within days

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9

Australia enforces new age checks for adult websites and video games

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The Independent UK · Mar 9

Australia has been asked to assist Middle East nations coming under fire from Iran. What could that look like?

Defence analysts say the world-class capability of the RAAF’s Wedgetail aircraft could help against drone and missile strikes carried out by Iran

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Australians are being told not to panic-buy petrol at the bowser or stockpile fuel as the war in Iran widens and causes oil prices to soar globally.

AAP · Mar 9

Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

More than seven million homes will be eligible to receive a mark out of 10 for their energy efficiency but experts say the assessments should become mandatory.

AAP · Mar 9