The Latest Breaking News from Australia

The star rating on food is now mandatory – but some experts think we should scrap it altogether

Our food environment has been built to put profit over health – even after a regulatory victory, lobbies still have too much power

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

‘It matters if you have a parent with an expensive house’: how Australia’s great wealth transfer threatens faith in the fair go

The massive $5.4tn intergenerational asset shift looming over the next two decades is one of the biggest challenges the country faces. What will it mean?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

Treasury considering changes to Australia’s contentious tobacco excise, as calls grow for a freeze

The tax has climbed by 60% since 2020 and accounts for three-quarters of the legal cost of a packet of cigarettes

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

Australia beaten at SCG after big selection calls

Australia have slumped to a rain-affected 21-run loss to India in their opening T20 at the SCG, after selectors opted to drop vice-captain Tahlia McGrath.

AAP · Feb 15

India beat Australia in rain-hit first women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened

India take a 2-0 points lead in the mult-format series after beating Australia by 21 runs (on DLS) in a rain curtailed match in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

'Wildcard' One Nation eyes seats as surge hits state

Support is surging for One Nation in arguably Australia's most progressive state as the party prepares to field candidates at the upcoming election.

AAP · Feb 15

‘Even more special’: Jakara Anthony dusts off Winter Olympics heartbreak for historic triumph

Freestyle skier becomes Australia’s first two-time Winter Games gold medallist with victory in dual moguls Olympic debut just days after shock defeat

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

A long-awaited trade deal between Australia and the EU might finally be sealed, paving the way for cheaper European cars and other products for buyers.

AAP · Feb 15

Scottish Secretary to travel abroad to strengthen defence ties and increase trade

Douglas Alexander will fly to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore over the coming week

The Independent UK · Feb 15

Anthony calls on canoe great to capture second gold

Jakara Anthony had an Olympic great in her corner with Jessica Fox on hand to help the Australian skiing superstar get back on track after early disappointment.

AAP · Feb 15