The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.

'Watch out for Michael Storer' says teammate as strong Tour of the Alps stage victory confirms Australian's status as Giro GC threat

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will promise a Coalition government would boost Australia’s spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP within five years and 3% within a decade.

Astronomers are sceptical that the bright fireball was linked to the Lyrid meteor shower

Identical twins go viral over their perfectly in-sync interview in Australia.

Michael Slater pleaded guilty to stalking, choking and assault

Former Australian cricket star Michael Slater will be released after more than 12 months in custody following his sentencing for assaulting and choking a woman.

Last week, the federal government announced a $10 million commitment to make Medicare more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ Australians. It aims to improve their access to “inclusive, culturally safe primary care” through training and accreditation for GPs, nurses and other health-care providers.

Energy giant to start production at development projected to add more than 270m tonnes of CO2 to atmosphere