The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Why are people queueing for two hours just to get frozen yoghurt?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Frozen yoghurt is back — and the hype is bigger than ever. As Australian brand Yo-Chi sends London into a frenzy with the opening of its first UK store, Lydia Spencer-Elliot digs into what on earth is going on

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Wallabies’ problems were on show in win over Argentina, but Kiss found awkward answers

Rob Valetini filled in for skipper Harry Wilson at No 8 but Fraser McReight’s performance will give the Australia coach just as much food for thought

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Australia's far-right party makes further gains, taking seat in western state

Australia's One Nation party secured a state parliament seat previously held by Labor. This victory follows the populist group's recent entry into the national lower house. The party's hard stance on immigration gains traction amid public frustrations. One Nation's rise challenges major Australian political parties ahead of upcoming elections. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation

Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagers

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 42 Australians still missing

The walls of teaching hospital in Nepal fill with pictures of unidentified victims as authorities collect DNA samples and plan burials before morgues fill up

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Scott turns back clock in Tour Championship title tilt

At age 46, Australia's Adam Scott is in the mix to claim a second Tour Championship title two decades after his first and become the oldest FedExCup winner.

AAP · Aug 29

‘We owe it to history’ to defeat One Nation, PM tells Labor faithful – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 29

Wallabies defeat Argentina in thriller to maintain Les Kiss’s winning run

Australia take a huge step in redemption arc under their new coach, defeating Los Pumas 27-21 in a rugby international San Salvador de Jujuy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

A sculpture of a tiny bee carrying the weight of human consciousness is part of an outdoor exhibition bringing art to everyday Australians.

AAP · Aug 29

'Amazing': Aussie ace completes rare grand slam feat

Australian underdog Storm Hunter is taking a fearless approach into the US Open main draw after joining elite company to qualify for all four grand slams.

AAP · Aug 29