The Latest Breaking News from Australia

'Entitled to opinion': PM bats away latest inquiry call

Australia's human rights commissioner has joined the chorus of calls for a national royal commission following the Bondi massacre.

AAP · Jan 1

Australia back injured stars as squad for T20 World Cup revealed

Cummins, Hazlewood and David named for India and Sri Lanka event with Matt Kuhnemann included in spin-heavy 15-player team

The Guardian - AU · Jan 1

Kuhnemann in, BBL stars miss out in T20 World Cup squad

Australia have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup, with a couple of notable players failing to make the cut for the event in India and Sri Lanka.

AAP · Jan 1

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

If they haven’t already, many Australians will soon head off for summer holidays. But behind every smooth check-in, cocktail or airport gate smile is one of more than an estimated 270 million tourism workers – about 8.2% of the global workforce.

The Conversation · Dec 31, 2025

Australian beef industry ‘extremely disappointed’ after China hits imports with 55% tariff

Levy on beef exceeding quotas to begin immediately as Beijing seeks to protect domestic industry

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2025

“Grotesque”: New Year’s Eve Act Of Reserving Public Space Brutally Slammed By Locals

A group of Aussies attempted to get the best views of Sydney’s world-famous fireworks display using a controversial tactic.

Bored Panda · Dec 31, 2025

From Matildas magic to Winter Olympic wonders: Australia’s sporting highlights for 2026

Football captures the imagination, Formula One and tennis hopes rise – our writers pick the Australian sport moments to watch this year

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2025

Sticky inflation, metal prices and the AI bubble risk: key trends to watch in the Australian economy in 2026

Can inflation be tamed without further rate hikes? And will the hot streak for gold and silver continue in 2026?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2025

France targets Australia-style social media ban for children next year

Draft bill to be submitted for legal checks as France aims to follow Australia’s world-first ban on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

Tsunami, drug arrests marked new era for Indonesia ties

Australia's response to the Boxing Day tsunami helped boost relations with Indonesia, but high-profile arrests would soon test the relationship.

AAP · Dec 31, 2025