The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Divorce: Massive Pet Menagerie Set to Be 'Biggest Casualty' of Split

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce settlement leaves the fate of their beloved farm animals unresolved, highlighting the emotional complexities of pet custody.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

High-speed rail is an Australian political punchline. After 50 years, will Labor’s newest proposal finally leave the station?

Infrastructure minister says the Newcastle-Sydney project will build on decades of work and planning – but experts ‘won’t be cutting any cakes until there’s shovels in the ground’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27

Human rights issues swirl around the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27

Teenager first Australian to die of meat allergy after tick bite

Death during camping trip in 2022 was initially ruled as caused by acute asthma attack

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Why Commonwealth Bank’s $1 billion suspected loan fraud should change how we bank and do business

The Commonwealth Bank reportedly suspects around A$1 billion in home loans were obtained fraudulently, including through AI-generated documents. The Australian Financial Review says the bank has reported itself to police and the corporate watchdog to investigate.

The Conversation · Feb 27

Woolworths’ AI agent rambled about its ‘mother’. It’s a sign of deeper problems with the tech rollout

Recently some Australian shoppers got more than they bargained for when they chatted with Woolworths’ artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Olive.

The Conversation · Feb 27

Holmes the US salesman as NRL takes over downtown Vegas

An estimated 16,000 fans have rolled in for the NRL's Las Vegas launch event, with Valentine Holmes the centre of attention for American broadcasters.

AAP · Feb 27

Writer pays for lies that 'humiliated' church leader

A veteran journalist who relentlessly attacked a spiritual leader with meritless claims has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.

AAP · Feb 27

Voll century fires Australia to crushing ODI victory

A blistering 101 by Georgia Voll and entertaining 80 from opener Phoebe Litchfield has rocketed Australia to a five-wicket ODI win over India.

AAP · Feb 27

Georgia Voll powers Australia to series-clinching victory over India in second women’s cricket ODI – as it happened

A strong batting performance by the hosts top order seals a dominant one-day international win in Hobart

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27