The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Aussie qualifier stuns veteran to claim first AO win

Showing the same fighting qualities as his doppelganger Lleyton Hewitt, qualifier Dane Sweeny has ended Frenchman Gael Monfils' 20-year Australian Open run.

AAP · Jan 20

Australia's Parliament debates new anti-hate speech and gun laws after Sydney attack

Australia’s Parliament has begun debating new anti-hate speech and gun laws after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month

The Independent UK · Jan 20

Australia’s strongest gun reform since the Port Arthur massacre has become law. Here’s what you need to know

The laws, in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, establish a national buyback, stop the importation of some firearms and tighten background checks

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20

Australia PM hails ‘unity and urgency’ as parliament passes gun and hate crime laws after Bondi attack

House of Representatives and Senate pass both bills late on Tuesday at the end of a special two-day sitting

The Independent UK · Jan 20

'We have to make sure we get the job done' – Jayco AlUla work through National Championships travails to focus on tackling Tour Down Under

'Hopefully we can have almost the three of us playing around fighting for stages or fighting, obviously, for the overall as well' says team leader Ben O'Connor ahead of Australian WorldTour opener

Cycling News · Jan 20

It may not be perfect, but history shows Australia cannot turn its back on the UN

US President Donald Trump’s invitation of selected world leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to join a “Board of Peace” has sparked a predictable mix of deep concern and morbid humour.

The Conversation · Jan 20

Surfer bitten in 4th shark attack off Australia's east coast in 3 days

A surfer had minor injuries from being bitten by a shark in the fourth attack off the coast of Australia’s most populous state in three days

The Independent UK · Jan 20

Should Australia join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’? Here are 5 key points to consider

US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of his “Board of Peace”, inaugurating the second phase of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

The Conversation · Jan 20

'A good problem': Minjee embraces Aussie Open pressure

Three-time major winner Minjee Lee is ready to embrace the pressure of becoming the first local to win the Australian Open in a dozen years.

AAP · Jan 20

Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992

Wildcards Taylah Preston and late-blooming Maddison Inglis have helped the locals to an amazing milestone at Melbourne Park.

AAP · Jan 20