The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Fears grow for fourth rate hike after Australia sees higher-than-expected July inflation

ABS says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

The PM has ruled out changing WA’s GST deal. But there’s another option to consider

Anthony Albanese is standing by his promise this week that “there will be no change […] whilst I’m prime minister” to Western Australia’s current share of the goods and services tax (GST).

The Conversation · Aug 26

Raygun opens up on her infamous Olympics breakdancing debut: ‘Not as bad as I thought!’

Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris ‘24, where she failed to receive a single point

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data

Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental control software company showed Wednesday. The use of apps TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat among 10-12 year olds and 13 to 15-year olds was on the rise,…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

AI-generated music barred from Australian charts after Madonna cover controversy

In a significant shift, Australia's music charts will no longer recognize AI-generated tracks. This decision followed an uproar regarding a DJ's AI-supported cover hitting number one on local charts. Tracks composed entirely by AI are excluded from the ARIA Charts, while those using AI as an aid but primarily created…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.

AAP · Aug 26

The Nilgiri Tahr Is Found Nowhere Else on Earth: What Endemism Means for Its Survival in India

A mountain goat with no second homeThe Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiritragus hylocrius, occupies roughly 400 square kilometres of montane grassland called sholas, scattered across the upper Western Ghats between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. No other wild population exists anywhere else on the planet. Unlike the Himalayan Tahr or the Arabian Tahr,…

Times Life · Aug 26

Future Fund head exits on top with 14.8 per cent return

Strong global equity markets, a focus on active management and low exposure to bonds has lifted Australia's sovereign wealth fund to more than $289 billion.

AAP · Aug 26

Vaping is better than patches or gums for quitting smoking – updated review

If you’ve ever been a smoker, you’ll know how hard it is to quit. It can take as many as 30 attempts to finally break the habit.

The Conversation · Aug 26

Productivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST

Commissioner Angela Jackson also said it was ‘disappointing’ that Anthony Albanese had ruled out changes to Western Australia’s GST arrangements

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26