The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia will target Freeman at centre in England clash, George Gregan warns

The former captain says defensive questions will be asked of Tommy Freeman, who is switching from his more familiar role out wide on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

Australia vs India: First T20 International Abandoned After Persistent Downpour – Live Updates Recap

Rain forces abandonment of the first T20I between Australia and India in Canberra, with India at 97/1 before play was halted.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29, 2025

Lighting up the Joint: teen thriving as Aussie No.1

Australian teenager Maya Joint is enjoying her new role as the national No.1 at the the age of just 19 by reaching the Hong Kong Open quarter-finals.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Australian cities are awash with luxury laundromats: ‘They’re popping up left, right and centre’

The beautiful laundrettes offer free wifi, upbeat music and a faster way to wash your clothes. And many offer contactless payment - ‘a lot different to pulling out 13 coins’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025

Stella Donnelly on the painful friend breakup that inspired her new album: ‘I’m trying to protect them – but I’ve written this record’

On her third album, Love and Fortune, the Australian singer has captured the dull ache of being rejected by a friend – and how she fell in love with music again

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025

Error means hundreds of students are exempt from final history exam

Students at nine high schools in Queensland, Australia, were mistakenly taught about Augustus Caesar instead of Julius Caesar for an ancient history exam. The curriculum error was discovered just days before the state-wide examination, affecting 140 senior students. The affected students were subsequently exempted from the exam, with their final…

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Elderly woman found dead on Australian island after being left by cruise ship

Investigations are underway following the discovery of the 80-year-old's body on Lizard Island on Sunday.

Euronews · Oct 29, 2025

Doggett claims six to mount case as back-up quick

Brendan Doggett has taken six wickets for the innings in his first Sheffield Shield match of the summer, making his a case to be back-up quick for the Ashes.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Sophie Devine’s impact on women’s cricket should be measured in more than statistics

The New Zealand legend played with joy and fun, but was also a true fighter who spanned eras in the women’s game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins steps up recovery ahead of the Ashes series

The 32-year-old has not played for Australia since the West Indies series in July.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025