The Latest Breaking News from Australia

‘I was really scared’: 13-year-old swims miles to save mom and siblings swept out to Sea

A 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to raise the alarm after his family was swept kilometres out to sea has downplayed his extraordinary act of courage.

The Times of India · Feb 11

Families hope envoy finds Laos poisoning clarity

A seasoned diplomat has been sent to help find answers after a plea from devastated families almost two years following the overseas deaths of two teenagers.

AAP · Feb 11

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Australia's T20 World Cup captain Mitch Marsh is still in pain and there is no timeline on his return after he copped a blow to the testicles at training.

AAP · Feb 11

Spain Wants To Ban Social Media for Kids. It Won't Work.

Australia’s experience shows what happens when governments play online parent

Reason · Feb 11

Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance

Israel's president has wrapped up his four-day trip to Australia, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in opposition over the war in Gaza.

AAP · Feb 11

Diamonds find 'identity' ahead of gold medal defence

After wrapping up Commonwealth Games preparations with another huge win over Jamaica, coach Stacey Marinkovich believes the Diamonds have found their identity.

AAP · Feb 11

New knee offers new Olympic hope for Aussie moguls ace

Attracting the attention of former Olympic champion Dale Begg-Smith with his Beijing result, Australian moguls skier Cooper Woods is hoping for more success.

AAP · Feb 11

7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Bathroom Renovator in Canberra

Canberra, the capital of mighty Australia, is developing every time you blink. Due to this rapid development, homeowners also want to upgrade their properties and stay up to date with the latest trends. And when you are upgrading your house, the bathroom shouldn’t be an exception.

inkl · Feb 11

'I'm bummed': best Aussie hope bombs in Olympic final

Freestyle skiing great Jakara Anthony, Australia's biggest medal hope, has sensationally missed out on the medals in defence of her Olympic moguls title.

AAP · Feb 11

Three Australian millionaires say the nation’s super-rich should face higher taxes

Dick Smith, Graham Marr and Richard Barnes are the only Australians among 400 millionaires and billionaires globally to sign an open letter calling for higher taxes on the super rich

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11