The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Morning Mail: US sub sinks Iranian warship, sea levels ‘higher than thought’, cow milk makes a comeback

Dozens of lives lost as vessel torpedoed off Sri Lanka while Iran postpones ayatollah’s funeral amid bombardment; rethink on rising oceans

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4

‘Fry now pay later’: tracing a century of skin cancer messaging in Australia

In 1981, a jingle played out across Australia, encouraging us to “Slip, Slop, Slap!”

The Conversation · Mar 4

‘A billion-dollar empire of harm’: how gambling took over Australia

I started my research into gambling and its adverse effects in 2014. At the time, Australia’s annual gambling losses were A$21 billion. Today, they are $31.5 billion.

The Conversation · Mar 4

Canada's call for Australia to exploit 'rare power'

The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.

AAP · Mar 4

Not migrants: research pinpoints housing crisis culprit

Cutting migration is often touted as the solution to improving Australia's housing crisis but researchers say there are more effective ways to fix the problem.

AAP · Mar 4

Formula One 2026: team-by-team guide to the cars and drivers

McLaren could start slowly, Mercedes may set the pace, while newcomers – and returning heroes – add huge interest

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4

Aussie ski great declares himself fit for Paralympics

Less than 20 days out from surgery for a fracture in his leg, one of Australia's great Paralympians says he's ready to compete at the Milan-Cortina Games.

AAP · Mar 4

Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Economic data released this week will leave the Reserve Bank a little less concerned about underlying momentum in consumer demand, an economist says.

AAP · Mar 4

Hundreds more Aussies flee 'volatile' Middle East

A second Australia-bound flight has left Dubai with hundreds of citizens on board as tens of thousands more remain stuck in the Middle East.

AAP · Mar 4

Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win

A Mary Fowler goal and an Alanna Kennedy brace have set the Matildas on their way to a dominant 4-0 win over Iran.

AAP · Mar 4