The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Weight-loss wonder drugs 'no substitute for exercise'

The weight-loss journey for a growing number of Australians using "miracle" medications must include exercise or risk long-term health problems, experts warn.

AAP · Jan 10

Watched, scared and trapped in an Australian visa nightmare, Kiran is one of India’s ‘abandoned brides’

Kiran was left with her in-laws in a Indian village thousands of kilometres from her husband in Brisbane – but the CCTV was always watching her

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10

Bargain tickets and barebones carriages: the ins and outs of travelling Australia by train

In Western Australia, fares have been slashed by 50% this year, while children in NSW travel for just $1. But don’t expect a luxurious journey – or a quick one

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10

'We took the leap and moved to a completely new place – and it transformed our lives'

Many of us dream of upping sticks and creating a new life. We talk to two women who did just that

Woman & Home · Jan 10

Ashes 2025-26: our writers’ end-of-series England v Australia awards

Brainless moments, moral victories and tough lessons were abundant during a series that still provided plenty of drama

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10

'Consumed me': why de Minaur is relaxed ahead of Open

World No.6 Alex de Minaur has never been ranked higher entering a grand slam and has rarely been more relaxed either ahead of his 10th Australian Open tilt.

AAP · Jan 10

'Game theory': Vine out to crack road nationals code

After his strong ride in the time trial, Jay Vine has proved he is one of the riders to beat in Sunday's Australian road cycling championships road race.

AAP · Jan 10

It's Elvis summer, as Aussie fans love the king tender

It's been nearly five decades since Elvis Presley left the building but the king of rock and roll is alive and well on the streets of rural Australia.

AAP · Jan 10

Former captain wants SOS sent for Nicola Carey

Nicola Carey knocked back a Cricket Australia contract three years ago, but Alex Blackwell believes she could be key to refilling the team's trophy cabinet.

AAP · Jan 9

'There could be a massive drop-off' - Jay Vine warns of dramatically narrowing pathways to professionalism for Australian and New Zealanders

Australian paints gloomy picture for mid-to-long term future for riders from Down Under – with soaring costs providing another layer to the obstacles – but says there may be solutions

Cycling News · Jan 9