The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Star-studded push to lure tourists to Australia

Global celebrities have been signed up to help bring travellers to Australian shores as part of a tourism push infused with a "strong dose of humour".

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights

The ailing Whyalla steelworks is in the sights of an international consortium with deep pockets and led by Australia's largest steelmaker.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

'It makes me hungry for next year' – Sarah Gigante falls away from podium at Tour de France Femmes but takes heart from progress

'It feels like a lot better week than last year, so even though it's only one place better, I think I improved a lot' says Australian after finishing sixth overall

Cycling News · Aug 4, 2025

We’re not minimising the cost of the net zero transition. These reforms will help

Getting our response to climate change right will be crucial to getting Australia back on the path to productivity growth.

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2025

Economists want a carbon price comeback – but does Australia have the political courage?

Bold economic ideas are flowing ahead of this month’s roundtable convened by the Albanese government, aimed at boosting Australia’s productivity and economy, and repairing the budget. Among the biggest ideas to emerge is: should Australia resurrect its carbon price?

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2025

These brothers grew up revering their great-uncle Bill. Then the full story came out

Constable Bill McKinnon shot an Aboriginal man at Uluru. Facing up to crimes like this is part of the work Indigenous Australians have been calling on colonial descendants to do for decades – to ‘be brave’ and seek out the truth. It’s why Guardian Australia has launched this project

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2025

Kyriacou involved in second Open hole-in-one drama

Australia's Steph Kyriacou has been centre stage again in a freakish hole-in-one incident at the Women's British Open.

AAP · Aug 3, 2025

Bundee Aki reveals Lions sacrifice: ‘I have a newborn child who I haven’t met yet’

The Irish centre is yet to meet baby Aine after featuring in all three Tests in Australia

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

Climate ratings could spare buyers from risky homes

Star ratings for resilience and winding back electric car incentives have been flagged by the Productivity Commission in its pursuit of climate cost savings.

AAP · Aug 3, 2025

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Australia's first National Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People has been appointed, tasked with elevating the voices of Indigenous kids.

AAP · Aug 3, 2025