The Latest Breaking News from Australia

'Betrayal': former PM condemns Palestine recognition

Australia's decision to recognise Palestine at an upcoming United Nations meeting is reckless, John Howard and his former foreign minister say.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Australia in unknown waters amid rising bond yields

Investors putting cash in what is known as a less volatile market, may end up losing money because of government spending and a lack of revenue to counter it.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

People stripped of their visas and fighting their deportations in court have been dealt a major blow as laws pass to strip them of certain legal rights.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Why the Eureka flag and other ‘alternative national flags’ were claimed by anti-immigration protesters

The recent violence and tension around the nationwide “March for Australia” anti-immigration rallies has pushed questions around migration, diversity and Australian national identity to the centre of public debate.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025

Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others

Car theft claims are soaring to record levels in one Australian state while falling in all others, prompting concern amongst insurers.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Social media companies must prepare to banish under-16s from their platforms, but many younger Australians believe the ban won't work.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Kathleen Folbigg’s memoir, an ode to condiments and ‘a work of art’: the best Australian books out in September

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025

Australia scores a B- on its latest economic report card. It’s an improvement, but there’s still a long way to go

Spending by state and federal governments warded off a recession last year but they are now cutting back, and more business investment is needed

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025

Morning Mail: Nauruan concern over new transfers from Australia, Xi and Putin’s hot mic moment, De Minaur loses at US Open

Islanders worry about the impact of migrants deported by Australia; leaders caught talking about organ transplants leading to immortality

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia, which has committed funds to help Afghans impacted by two large earthquakes, says it will ensure that the money does not go to the Taliban regime.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025