The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australian Open draw hands de Minaur a devilish path

Alex de Minaur will have no time to ease his way into the Australian Open draw after being pitted against ex-Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in round one.

AAP · Jan 15

Confident about retirement? It depends on your gender

Years of gender pay gaps, part-time work and caring for others have left Australian women with smaller nest eggs facing a more uncertain future, research shows.

AAP · Jan 15

Carlos Alcaraz Was Giddy to See Amateur Win Big Prize in Australian Open 1 Point Slam

Jordan Smith beat Jannik Sinner on his way to winning the Australian Open’s 1 Point Slam.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

‘Smiling assassin’ Jordan Smith basks in spotlight after hitting $1m tennis jackpot

Amateur player and coach celebrates winning One Point Slam at Australian Open and hopes to use million-dollar payday to travel and buy home in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve.

The Conversation · Jan 15

Pedestrian deaths just reached an 18-year high. Bull bars are part of the problem

The national road trauma data for December last year was just released, which means we now have a full picture of Australia’s road safety outcomes for 2025.

The Conversation · Jan 15

Football Australia appoints ex-Stan boss Martin Kugeler to end long search for CEO

Football Australia’s eight-month global search for a new chief executive has ended with former Stan boss Martin Kugeler appointed to lead the federation

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.

AAP · Jan 15

Native pollinators need more support than honeybees in Australia – here’s why

Late last year, the New South Wales government announced an additional A$9.5 million in funding to support honeybee keepers in the wake of the 2022 arrival and subsequent spread of the Varroa mite.

The Conversation · Jan 14

Hot or not? Strong spending complicates rate picture

Upcoming data will give the Reserve Bank a better sense of whether higher interest rates are required to take the heat out of Australia's economy.

AAP · Jan 14