The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed

On the face of it, the National Party’s proposal to lift KiwiSaver contributions to 12% over the next six years sounds reasonable.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025

Court ruling to remove children of UK-Australian couple living in woods divides Italy

Decision to remove children comes after they and their parents ate poisonous mushrooms and ended up in hospital

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

An extraordinary rise in demand combined with constrained supply has created a boom in Australian home values and rents over the past five years.

AAP · Nov 24, 2025

Black Friday 2025: Costway AU Unveils Massive Home Furniture Deals Across Australia

As Black Friday 2025 approaches, Australia’s home and lifestyle market is gearing up for another record-breaking shopping season. Consumers are increasingly looking to upgrade their living spaces with stylish yet affordable furniture and decor, transforming their homes just in time for the summer holidays.

inkl · Nov 24, 2025

You can travel between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne for as little as $10 on affordable bus Flix – but at what cost?

European budget travel brand FlixBus promises low prices and a better experience. Will it be enough to get Australians off planes and out of their cars?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025

Ian Botham lambasts England’s ‘absolute nonsense’ Ashes preparation: ‘Nets are for fishing’

Botham has once again hit out at England’s lack of a proper warm-up match after a harrowing first Test defeat in Perth, with their focus on net practice instead

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Australian Senate suspended as far-right politician wears burqa sparking outrage

Pauline Hanson sparked outrage after wearing a burqa to Australia’s Parliament

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025

‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters

Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025

Another country set to join Australia with ban on social media for children

Australia’s move is being closely watched by countries that share concerns about social media impacts

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

BHP scraps Anglo American copper mega-merger after repeat failed bids

Australian mining giant BHP has dropped its renewed bid for Anglo American after preliminary talks, clearing the way for the miner to move ahead with its own plans.

Euronews · Nov 24, 2025