The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can we vaccinate our rarest species before bird flu gets to them?

Trial in only continent untouched by avian flu suggests jabs will be key to survival as migration season approaches

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ with rehab to be fit for first Ashes Test

Australia captain to miss home white-ball series against India, while Mitchell Starc has retired from T20Is as the squad is named to tour New Zealand

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025

'A lot of weapons': de Minaur braces for US Open battle

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has his best opportunity to reach a grand slam semi-final after powering into the US Open's last eight in New York.

AAP · Sep 2, 2025

Thorpe labels alleged Camp Sovereignty attack ‘a hate crime’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025

My cat needs to be contained indoors – how do I make sure it stays happy?

In Australia, there are some 5 million pet cats, and several million feral cats that live outdoors and away from human care, with devastating consequences for native wildlife.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2025

Ageing Australians are waiting too long for home care packages. Here’s why

Federal Aged Care Minister Sam Rae was heavily questioned in parliament yesterday for delaying the release of 83,000 new home care packages, from July 1 to November 1.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2025

Fax machine to AI: urgent call to modernise health care

Health and aged care spending is projected to exceed 10 per cent of Australia's GDP by 2062, risking poorer service quality and burdening young workers.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025

Australian security warning as US goes cold on climate

Australia is not doing enough to prepare for widespread human displacement, sea level rise and other security risks posed by a warming planet, experts warn.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025

Women living longer, but facing barriers to health care

Despite living longer than men, women's health outcomes vary across their lifetimes when it comes to mental health, chronic illness and reproductive care.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025

Violent protests fail to budge fresh immigration intake

A key migration target has been announced days after national anti-immigration rallies, with the government under fire for the timing of its release.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025