The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Grattan on Friday: Albanese to hit campaign trail – for a Security Council seat

Like many of his predecessors, Anthony Albanese has grown to enjoy the international diplomatic round that goes with the prime minister’s job. These days it’s quite a thing, with an extensive “summit season” that dominates the latter months of the year.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US ​states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children and curb addiction to platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Post Malone Has Postponed His Upcoming Aussie Tour & Dropped Off Strummingbird Lineup

Post Malone has postponed his upcoming Australian tour and cancelled his appearance at the 2026 Strummingbird festival.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 27

From GST to gambling to gun buybacks, Australia’s federation isn’t working

GST distribution. National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms. Data centre regulation. The national gun buyback. These are just some of the big policy challenges the federal government is trying to navigate with the states and territories, many of which were raised at this week’s meeting of National Cabinet.

The Conversation · Aug 27

New deal needed to dismantle ACT's 'economic barrier': Labor MP

'Canberra can once again be one of Australia's great nation-building stories.'

The Canberra Times · Aug 27

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton’s warning on data centres’ impact on power bills

Household and business power prices could rise if artificial intelligence (AI) data centres end up being powered by coal or gas generation, a federal assistant minister has said.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and Millennials

New research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.

Euronews · Aug 27

Around 1,300 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse

Officials in Nepal earlier said 826 people, including some 341 foreigners, are missing after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods.

Euronews · Aug 27

Australia’s backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas. Here’s what that means

It’s official: Australia’s data centre boom will not be solely powered by renewables.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Prime minister steps in to deny refugee cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denied concerns Australia's refugee intake would be cut after the government was accused of pandering to One Nation.

AAP · Aug 27