The Latest Breaking News from Australia

King and Queen of Denmark lock in Australian visit

The green transition and economic security will be on the agenda when the Danish royal couple embark on their fourth official trip to Australia.

AAP · Jan 30

Halfpipe rookie Brown surges into Olympic medal mix

Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Australia's teenage freeski star Indra Brown has surprised even herself with her rise through the ranks.

AAP · Jan 30

Nobel laureate's advice for treasurer to fix housing

Joe Stiglitz is a bit of a rock star in left-leaning economic circles, but his suggestions to make housing more affordable didn't seem to convince Jim Chalmers.

AAP · Jan 30

Home heroes Gadecki and Peers go back-to-back with Australian Open mixed doubles title

Local duo Olivia Gadecki and John Peers surged back to defeat French pair Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard in a match tiebreak 4-6, 6-3, 10-8

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30

Scurry to seal Australia trade deal as EU chief visits

A planned visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to Australia has spurred urgency among top trade negotiators to finalise an elusive pact.

AAP · Jan 30

Australia needs to get real about Trump’s changing America

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security.

The Conversation · Jan 30

No increase in Women’s Asian Cup prize money despite player pleas for ‘respect’

Exclusive: Prize money at the upcoming tournament in Australia will not increase from what was offered by the AFC at the last edition four years ago

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29

'Completely wrecked': fatigue kicks in amid record heat

A record heatwave has pushed the mercury towards 50C in towns across Australia, with days of blistering conditions still to come.

AAP · Jan 29

Zampa warns of World Cup trial by spin in Sri Lanka

White-ball spin king Adam Zampa says Australia's much-changed team's tough night in the T20I loss to Pakistan highlights the challenge waiting at the World Cup.

AAP · Jan 29

Muscat's Chinese champs punished after corruption probe

Australian Kevin Muscat's champions Shanghai Port are among Chinese Super League teams hit with a points deduction after an investigation into corruption.

AAP · Jan 29