The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start

With Australia's Winter Olympians starting to arrive in Italy for the Games, alpine ace Madison Hoffman has overcome two knee reconstructions to be named.

AAP · Jan 26

Police release new photos of vehicle as search for alleged Lake Cargelligo shooter continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 26

Morning Mail: Bunnings accused of ‘greenwashing’ timber; extinction fears for K’gari dingoes; extreme heat warning

Bunnings accused of selling illegally logged timber; decision to kill K’gari dingoes a ‘kneejerk reaction’; those living with extreme heat ‘could double by 2050’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26

Bulletin world briefing: Venezuela’s president hits out at Trump and concern over Imran Khan

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Venezuela’s acting president tells Trump ‘enough orders from Washington’ Imran Khan’s top aide issues concerning update on former Pakistan PM Finland launches fresh crackdown on undersea cable sabotage Why it could be the end of The Line for…

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom

Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.

AAP · Jan 26

Brits in form, climate crisis impact, and the curious case of the white bib shorts: Five things we learned from the Tour Down Under

Kangaroos and extreme heat took centre stage in Australia

Cycling Weekly · Jan 26

Australia’s best picture book: voting now open in Guardian Australia poll

It’s time to get voting for your favourite Australian picture book. Here’s how the Guardian’s poll works

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26

How Alex de Minaur can beat Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarter-final

The home favourite has taken his speed and returns to new levels in Melbourne, but it’s his serve that will be key against world No 1

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26

Courtside fashion at the Australian Open: ‘People are definitely dressing up more’

If the races is a nightclub, the tennis is a long lunch with spectators in silk dresses, sneakers and tailored shorts

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26

Tour Down Under 'Shock:' Kangaroos 'Threw Themselves' Onto Cyclists—Riders Escaped Injury

Kangaroos hopped onto the race course at the Tour Down Under, injuring cyclists but allowing Australian Jay Vine to recover and win in a dramatic, wildlife-filled race.

International Business Times UK · Jan 26