Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia dives into the big blue as key climate ally

The potential of blue carbon - using the power of the seas - will feature prominently in Australia's official climate plans following a landmark agreement.

AAP

Australia should stand up for our feta and prosecco in trade talks with the EU

Trade Minister Don Farrell has confirmed Australia and the European Union will restart negotiations for a free trade agreement immediately. Two years ago, Australia walked away over a disappointing market access offer for our beef, sheep, dairy and sugar exporters.

The Conversation

'Horrific footage': shot reporter's case raised with US

Nine Network reporter Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet fired by a US police officer while covering protests in Los Angeles, sparking outrage.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Australia’s government is pledging better protection for our vulnerable seas – but will it work?

Ahead of this week’s crucial United Nations ocean conference, federal Environment Minister Murray Watt promised that by 2030, 30% of Australian waters would be “highly protected”.

The Conversation

Advantage Australia: Lions sweat on Wallabies rejects

In an extraordinary twist, there are now more Australian-born players in the British & Irish Lions squad than Welshmen.

AAP

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

Business leaders have been urged to pressure coalition MPs to fix a virtually insolvent insurance scheme protecting one in four Australian workers.

AAP

What is cricket’s World Test Championship and how did Australia qualify for the final?

Cricket’s third World Test Championship final will begin on Wednesday night in London. Reigning champions Australia will compete with South Africa to be crowned the world’s best men’s Test cricket team.

The Conversation

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Neither glib lines nor warm thoughts can hide the cynicism of Labor’s North West Shelf decision

Albanese’s commitment to the climate crisis appears too often to be built on the idea that being better than the Coalition is enough – but that’s not how it works

The Guardian - AU

‘I want to write a book about you’: a deft tale of theft and deception skewers Australian literary culture

“Writers who write about writers,” cautions Richard Yates, “can easily bring on the worst kind of literary miscarriage.” He continues:

The Conversation

Socceroos embrace Saudi challenge with World Cup spot tantalisingly close

The equation is simple – avoid losing by five goals to secure qualification – but the message in the Australian camp is to go out and win in Jeddah

The Guardian - AU

Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Australian sport royalty Patty Mills is the new Hawai'i men's basketball GM, throwing doubt into whether the NBA veteran will end his playing career in the NBL.

AAP

Aussie Journalist ‘Sore But Okay’ After Being Shot With A Rubber Bullet In LA Protests

Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was shot with a rubber bullet while reporting on the ICE protest in LA. She has assured that she's okay after the incident.

Pedestrian.tv

Popovic vows Socceroos will embrace Saudi challenge

Australia need only to avoid a heavy defeat in Saudi Arabia to qualify for the World Cup finals, but Tony Popovic insists they are aiming to win in Jeddah.

AAP

Morning Mail: staggering prison death toll revealed, LA braces for more unrest, Albanese to deliver key speech

Guardian Australia investigation shows how authorities failed to act on ligature points in jails; US veterans warn about Trump ‘escalation’

The Guardian - AU

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian governor giving ‘due consideration’ to premier’s election request – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Conversation

Some economists have called for a radical ‘global wealth tax’ on billionaires. How would that work?

Earlier this year, I attended a housing conference in Sydney. The event’s opening address centred on the way Australia seems to be becoming like 18th-century England – a country where inheritance largely determines one’s opportunities in life.

The Conversation

The Racial Discrimination Act at 50: the bumpy, years-long journey to Australia’s first human rights laws

On June 11, Australia marks 50 years since the Racial Discrimination Act became law. This important legislation helps make sure people are treated equally no matter their race, skin colour, background, or where they come from.

The Conversation

Australia’s whooping cough surge is not over – and it doesn’t just affect babies

Whooping cough (pertussis) is always circulating in Australia, and epidemics are expected every three to four years. However, the numbers we’re seeing with the current surge – which started in 2024 – are higher than usual epidemics.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

We were lost souls after Olympic fish-bowl: swim aces

Two of Australia's swimming golden girls admit to suffering severe lows after their highs at the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Aussie star speaks on new 'optional' ahead of WTC final

Star batter Travis Head believes a tailored approach to training has helped Australia be in a position to win a second-straight World Test Championship.

The Guardian - UK

Pat Cummins: ‘We want to play hard and fair, and I think we’ve got it right’

The Australia captain tells Donald McRae about leading the side against South Africa and not getting too big for his boots – but plays a dead bat regarding the Bairstow dismissal at Lord’s

Motor1

The Kia Tasman Pickup Might Spawn a Toyota 4Runner SUV Rival

Kia introduced the Tasman, its first truck, last October for markets like Asia and Australia. However, the company might already have bigger plans to expand the model's appeal.

Latin Times

Four Journalists Injured By Law Enforcement During LA Anti-ICE Protest

A British photojournalist, an Australian television reporter, and two local freelance journalists were injured while covering violent protests in Los Angeles this past weekend

AAP

Aussie No.1 falls at first hurdle at revived Queen's

Daria Kasatkina has lost in the first round at Queen's Club, leaving two Australians left to renew a finals streak that stretches back more than 50 years.

The Independent UK

England vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from West Indies in England 2025

Follow all the action from Utilita Bowl

1 … 674 675 676 677

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.