The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Manchester United announce third transfer since Deadline Day

Man Utd were quiet as the summer transfer window shut, but have now announced their first permanent exit since Deadline Day

Evening Standard · Sep 7

'Big marker': Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports

Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins says the Olympics faces a big moment around decisions on the program for the Brisbane Games.

AAP · Sep 7

Australia’s social media ban has an enforcement problem. These new laws aim to fix it

In the same week the federal government is preparing to introduce its landmark digital duty of care legislation, it is also returning to some unfinished business: strengthening its social media age restrictions.

The Conversation · Sep 7

Fires, heat and looming El Niño menace east coast

Early spring blazes and soaring heat have put Australia's east coast on high alert as a looming El Niño raises fears of a brutal fire season.

AAP · Sep 7

Jean Nassif’s daughter avoids jail as court hears father ‘pressured’ her to falsify documents for $150m loan

Ashlyn Nassif, daughter of Toplace boss who fled Australia in 2022, had pleaded guilty to providing false or misleading information to obtain loan from Westpac

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7

Endemol Shine AU Shuts Down Jonathan LaPaglia’s Theories On David Genat’s Hosting On Survivor

A spokesperson from Endemol Shine Australia has defended David Genat from Jonathan LaPaglia's Australian Survivor claims.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 7

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.

AAP · Sep 7

iPhone 17, Pro, Pro Max prices cut before iPhone 18 launch which is expected to cost Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000 more than iPhone 17 series

Apple's iPhone 17 series, including the Pro and Pro Max, has seen fresh price cuts across the UK, Europe and Australia days before the September 9 event where the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and a new foldable are expected to be unveiled. Forbes reports these discounts are retailer-driven rather…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Australian shares inch higher as energy stocks rally

The local stock market has had a subdued start to the week, with commodity prices driving sentiment and traders holding back ahead of a US bank holiday.

AAP · Sep 7

For this woman in her 50s, endurance cycling is quietly radical – and about much more than sport

Saskia Beudel’s book begins with a straightforward premise: how she prepared for one of Australia’s toughest cycling events.

The Conversation · Sep 7