The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Medical care becoming unaffordable for more Australians

Almost one in 10 Australians can't afford medical care so many instead skip or delay treatment, with total health spending per person going backwards.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

Artificial intelligence tools are inspiring more people to create their own software and could help to address Australia's skills gap.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

Rare reptiles are moving up mountains as the world warms. They can’t keep doing it forever

In pockets of highlands across Australia’s east lives a shy and secretive lizard. It’s usually reddish grey in colour, with two pale strips running the length of its spiky back. Growing to a maximum of 20 centimetres, it could easily fit in the palm of an adult’s hand.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Even if the Paris Agreement is met, Australia's marine life will still be under pressure to adapt or move in response to climate pressures, and fast.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

England 3-0 Australia: women’s international football friendly – as it happened

Aggie Beever-Jones, Lucy Bronze and Georgia Stanway penalty scored against 10-player Australia but England suffered an injury blow to Michelle Agyemang

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025

Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our early impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out

Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes impressions now that it's out.

TechRadar · Oct 28, 2025

Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Parents are encouraged to have hard conversations with children about online safety even as a world-first social media ban for Australian kids is set to begin.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

Questions grow over death of elderly woman left behind on £40k cruise to deserted island

The woman, aged in her eighties, is said to have been hiking a steep trail on Lizard Island but did not return to the cruise ship

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

England vs Australia live: Agyemang injury taints dominant friendly win for Lionesses

England 3-0 Australia: The Lionesses repeated their heroics of the 2023 World Cup semi-final to beat the Matildas at Pride Park

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

George Ford to return as England fly-half for Australia Test as Marcus Smith dropped

Steve Borthwick has named six British and Irish Lions to his bench for the Twickenham clash

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025