The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold

The Australian women have been forced to settle for silver at the Perth Sevens, while the Aussie men claimed bronze in thrilling fashion.

AAP · Feb 8

Ecuador in box seat in Davis Cup tie against Australia

Australia have gone 2-0 down against Ecuador in the Davis Cup tie at high altitude in Quito.

AAP · Feb 8

Valentino Guseli’s unexpected big air dream ends without a medal in all-or-nothing final: ‘I left it all out there’

Snowboarder falls short in unexpected bid to win Australia’s first medal of Winter Olympics

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8

'I do this sport because I love it' – Amanda Spratt still finding new adventures in retirement season and 20th year of racing in Europe

Despite her imminent retirement, the Australian remains last focused on racing in 2026

Cycling News · Feb 7

'Left it all out there': Guseli falls short in big air

Valentino Guseli has been unable to repeat his qualifying heroics in the final of the Olympic big air event with the young Australian finishing 10th.

AAP · Feb 7

Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative

Standing outside police recruitment events, armed with 'you shouldn't be a cop' flyers, Tom Raue hopes to change Australians' minds.

AAP · Feb 7

Albanese says Isaac Herzog’s visit will bring unity – but to many Palestinian Australians it’s a ‘slap in the face’

The Israeli president’s visit, announced after the antisemitic attack in Bondi, has appalled those grieving loved ones killed in Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7

‘It’s bigger than just coach and athlete’: Jess Hull’s family ties bind an Olympic dream

Australian middle-distance runner is building on a 1500m silver medal at Paris 2024 after making a bold move to return to being coached by her dad

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7

Protesters plan to march during the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. So what are their rights to protest?

In lieu of an explicit right to protest across Australia, different states have legislated their own protections, while some are getting stricter

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7

Chance of El Niño forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027

One expert says 2027 could be even hotter than the last three years, which have been the top three warmest on record

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7