The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australian actor Rebel Wilson sued by production company behind her own film

UK-based AI Film has accused the actor of deliberately sabotaging The Deb’s release by making alleged threats and defamatory claims

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025

UK, Australia Back Embattled Submarine Deal With US

Britain and Australia said Friday they will sign a 50-year commitment to their nuclear-powered submarine pact with the United States, seeking to bolster a deal that Washington has thrown into doubt.

International Business Times · Jul 25, 2025

Wet weekend for South Australia, NSW and Victoria as cold front moves across south-east

Some areas expected to receive up to 25mm but downpour unlikely to help farmers in regions experiencing drought

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025

Is US beef safe to eat? How worried should we be about ‘mad cow disease’, growth hormones and fatty meat?

Australians woke on Thursday to the surprising news the federal government had lifted decades-long biosecurity restrictions on beef from the United States.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2025

Dire situation in Gaza prompts stronger Australian tone

As starvation ravages Gazans, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's stronger words mark a big shift in the Australian government's tone and expression.

AAP · Jul 25, 2025

Bennett wants overhaul of international league rules

Wayne Bennett has backed alterations to State of Origin eligibility rules, but believes changes also need to happen at an international level.

AAP · Jul 25, 2025

Australia and UK to sign 50-year defence treaty despite US wavering on Aukus submarine deal

While details of the treaty are yet to be announced, it’s expected to cover cooperation in shipbuilding and other areas

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025

Harry Wilson vows Wallabies will bounce back in second Test

Wilson, Australia’s captain and number eight, believes his team will grow stronger having faced the Lions once already.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

As oceans warm, tropical fish are moving south. New friendships may be helping them survive

When you think about climate change in our oceans, you may picture coral bleaching, melting sea ice, or extreme weather events. But beneath the ocean’s surface, another quiet shift is underway. Australia’s tropical fish are heading south into cooler waters.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2025

What is chikungunya virus, and should we be worried about it in Australia?

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised concerns about a surge in the number of cases of a mosquito-borne viral infection called chikungunya.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2025