The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia police watchdog to investigate complaints of brutality at protests against Israeli president

Independent police oversight body says it is ‘in public interest’ to examine the violent confrontations between police and protesters at Sydney Town Hall

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Aussie ski great's 20-year Paralympic comeback in doubt

Australian para-alpine skiing legend Michael Milton has been dealt a massive blow in his bid to compete at his sixth Winter Paralympics after a training mishap.

AAP · Feb 13

Anthony offers up shoes for Olympic champion teammate

Jakara Anthony has passed the Olympic gold medal baton, and her shoes, on to Australia's newest moguls champion Cooper Woods for his medal presentation.

AAP · Feb 13

Zimbabwe stun Australia with 23-run victory at T20 World Cup – as it happened

Australia’s hopes of reaching the Super Eights are left hanging by a thread after Muzarabani takes four wickets to seal upset win

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Sussan Ley is today’s scapegoat - but she was never the Liberals’ core problem

Policies are an expression and extension of a candidate or party’s values. Does the ‘big tent’ party still have any?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Gardner was 'disappointed', but backs new captain

Ashleigh Gardner is ready to step up and help new Australia captain Sophie Molineux, putting aside her disappointment of missing out on the role.

AAP · Feb 13

Ice in his veins: Australian skier Cooper Woods embraces pressure to realise Winter Olympic dream

In the final, the NSW south coast moguls skier laid down a run that edged out the sport’s most accomplished and decorated athlete

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Bulk-billing rates are up. But there’s more to delivering the best possible care

A multi-billion dollar boost to GP funding has lifted bulk-billing rates across the country, especially in many areas that need fee-free care the most.

The Conversation · Feb 13

Health star rating to become mandatory on all packaged food in Australia

Food and health ministers vote to mandate the ratings system after years of urging from peak health bodies

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

'The thought of going to work in an office is the scariest thing in the world' – After a brutal year on and off the bike, George Bennett is more motivated than ever

'The big block for me starts when I go to Europe, doing altitude camp, and then we're really going to focus on the spring'

Cycling News · Feb 12