The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Trump remarks on NATO in Afghanistan spark backlash from Paris to Canberra

Australia has joined a growing chorus of anger – from France, the UK and Denmark, among others – over comments by US President Donald Trump suggesting NATO allies had stayed 'a little bit off the front lines' during the war in Afghanistan.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 25

12-year-old boy dies after shark attack at popular cliff-jumping spot

A 12-year-old Australian boy has died following a devastating shark attack in Sydney Harbor, his family confirmed on Saturday.

The Fashion Central · Jan 25

Champions for women's health and equality honoured

Gender equality, mental health, disability and women's health champions have been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.

AAP · Jan 25

Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is 2026 Australian of the Year

The first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under Australia’s space program, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is the 2026 Australian of the Year.

The Conversation · Jan 25

Kangaroos, crashes and a depleted team, but still Jay Vine claims Tour Down Under with biggest winning margin since 2004

'It was out of your control what happened … but I'm also incredibly proud of how we stepped up' says Australian UAE Team Emirates rider after second win at WorldTour opener

Cycling News · Jan 25

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.

AAP · Jan 25

Who Was Eliminated From I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026?

It's that time of a year where famous folks rumble in the jungle. Here's who's been eliminated from I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here?

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 25

Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

An endurance athlete who shot to fame during a mammoth run from Perth to Sydney has been named Young Australian of the Year.

AAP · Jan 25

Gauff rides Open rollercoaster to make quarters

World No.3 Coco Gauff has overcome a second-set stumble to down unpredictable Czech Karolina Muchova to progress to the Australian Open quarter-finals.

AAP · Jan 25

Albanese takes safe course, appointing defence chief Greg Moriarty to replace Kevin Rudd

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed the Secretary of the Defence Department, Greg Moriarty, to be Australia’s new ambassador to Washington, succeeding Kevin Rudd, who leaves the position in March.

The Conversation · Jan 25