The Latest Breaking News from Australia

'Quiet revolution': gradual 5G uptake but NBN prevails

The long‑promised switch to 5G for mobile and home internet users hasn't arrived in the way telcos predicted as NBN remains Australia's virtual backbone.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

With an appreciation for the history of the Australian Open, champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen says he'll be back to defend his crown alongside Rory McIlroy.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Australians risk becoming unhealthier if food business executives call the shots on policy, as the National Food Council prepares to meet for the first time.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

What is the 2026 F1 calendar?

Round five of the 2026 calendar will take place in Montreal, which will also host a sprint race

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

A US psychologist prescribed a social media ban for kids. How did Australia become the test subject?

From nascent policy idea in one state to passing federal parliament in just days, it has been a whirlwind journey for the world-first legislation that will take effect from 10 December

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025

Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed

Patients like Mary feel ‘embarrassed’ when they can’t afford to pay for care, as experts lament a ‘system without guardrails’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025

Australians buying ‘iron supplements’ containing little more iron than a slice of bread, experts warn

Calls for regulation of pharmacies and transparency around who is sponsoring products being registered with the TGA

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025

Ben Stokes says England have been ‘letting the pressure get to us’ in Ashes

Ben Stokes admitted the way England folded in key moments during the first two Ashes Tests had led him to question the character of his players

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025

Australians see AI as leading threat to people and businesses: survey

Threats relating to technology, disinformation, economic security and foreign interference are overshadowing traditional security concerns in Australians’ minds, according to data released by the Australian National University National Security College.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2025

Ben Stokes: There is no room for weak men in Australia or my dressing room

Stokes’ side are 2-0 down with three to play after another deeply flawed performance in Brisbane.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025