The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Britney Spears Might Be Touring Australia For The First Time In 17 Years & I’m So There

Spears said she won’t tour the US due to "extremely sensitive reasons”, but Australia is a go.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 12

Meta blocked nearly 550,000 accounts in first days of Australia’s under-16s social media ban

Tech giant says ongoing compliance will be a ‘multi-layered process’ as UK Labour faces pressure to bring in similar ban

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Sydney Sixers gun Sean Abbott missed the cut for Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad but is on stand-by for a late call-up.

AAP · Jan 11

Eddy shines, Jayco AlUla left rueing men's road race

While Patrick Eddy deserved to win the men's elite road race at the Australian championships, Jayco AlUla's tactics late in the race raised eyebrows.

AAP · Jan 11

Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests

Survey by online health directory Cleanbill finds more than 1,000 clinics switched from private or mixed billing to full bulk billing since start of 2025

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11

A base to call home: finding the perfect Socceroos World Cup camp is no easy feat

Australia have sent scouts across the US, Canada and Mexico to see which cities have the best facilities, hotels and general vibes to suit the team

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11

'I think I've found myself again' – Patrick Eddy bounces back from WorldTour contract non-renewal to emotional Australian title

23-year-old says he 'started to forget what it was like to win a bike race' after quiet start to pro career

Cycling News · Jan 11

Kemi Badenoch says Tories would ban under-16s from social media

A social media ban for under-16s came into force in Australia in December.

Evening Standard · Jan 11

Pressure grows on No 10 as Burnham backs Tory call for under-16s social media ban

Labour Greater Manchester mayor says he agrees with Kemi Badenoch about need to protect young people

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

What's the oldest river in the world?

The oldest river predates the dinosaurs. But how do we know this?

LiveScience · Jan 11