The Latest Breaking News from Australia

ProVelo Super League: Australia's top domestic series back with another six-round edition in 2026 as it continues to shape 'road to the WorldTour'

Organiser says with the now-proven pathway they are fielding strong interest from new teams, from Australia and beyond

Cycling News · Oct 29, 2025

Aussies don't want to be trapped in Cup semi circle

Alyssa Healy's Australian team has been shaped by shock semi-final exits in World Cups. They don't want another seminal moment against India in this tournament.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

How Poker is Played and Why It Holds Strong in Australia

Discover poker’s role in Australian culture, from how it’s played to strategy tips, and why it thrives in casinos, pubs, and online platforms.

inkl · Oct 29, 2025

Aussie shares dip as inflation rains on rate cut parade

Hotter-than-expected price growth has battered market expectations for interest rate cuts, prompting a broad sell-off as investors recalibrate expectations.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Stormy weather: here’s what went wrong with the Bureau of Meteorology’s website redesign

Every day, almost 2 million Australians visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for weather information. The data gathered and processed by the government agency’s radars, weather stations and supercomputers are converted into short and medium-term forecasts essential for farmers, rural residents, professional and recreational fishers, pilots, emergency services and more.…

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025

Record loss of outdoor work hours due to heat: report

Heat exposure, drought and natural disasters are causing deaths and economic havoc in Australia and around the world, according to a major global report.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

AFP developing AI tool to decode gen Z slang amid warning about ‘crimefluencers’ hunting girls

AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett says online crime networks of young boys and men are targeting vulnerable teen and preteen girls

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025

Australia’s remarkable success in reducing preterm births: ‘Babies are being born when they should be’

Wendy Andrews’ blood pressure was dangerously high at 31 weeks, but doctors were able to delay delivery and strengthen her baby

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025

Aussie delight as Cummins bowls, Smith tons up

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has completed a brief return to bowling, hours before replacement skipper Steve Smith plundered a century for NSW.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025