The Latest Breaking News from Australia

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Shares pare early gains, Aussie hits multi-week high

The Australian dollar has surged to its highest value in three weeks as bets narrow on a 2026 interest rate cut, smothering an early boost for equities.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

'Pure evil' rapist's appeal win rejected by High Court

A rapist's appeal against his convictions has been reversed by Australia's highest court after prosecutors challenged the decision to allow him a re-trial.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Australia’s eSafety commissioner rejects US Republican’s assertion she is a ‘zealot for global takedowns’

Julie Inman Grant says Australia’s Online Safety Act ‘does not impinge upon Americans’ freedom of speech’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025

Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed

Australia's illicit tobacco black market is in rude health, with estimates for the market share of illegally sold cigarettes ranging from 25 to 65 per cent.

AAP · Dec 2, 2025

The way Australia produces food is unique. Our updated dietary guidelines have to recognise this

You might know Australia’s dietary guidelines from the famous infographics showing the types and quantities of foods we should eat to have a healthy diet.

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025

Fearless Robin Smith and his square cuts gave hope to England in grim era

Smith stood up to West Indies bowling and scored centuries against Australia in the most demanding of circumstances

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

The tiny clue that reveals if an animal has been illegally smuggled

If someone mentions criminal gangs, you might think of drug trafficking or financial crime. But one of the most persistent illegal trades in the world flies largely under the radar: wildlife smuggling.

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025

Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence

Science may be a tried and tested way of knowing what we know, but it’s under threat. In Australia, leading science agency CSIRO is expected to cut up to 350 research roles. A CSIRO staffer said it was among the worst cuts the agency has ever seen.

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025

The clock is ticking on a golden opportunity for real change in Australia

The May 2026 federal budget will mark one year since the Albanese government’s unexpected landslide win at the last election.

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025