The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Protecting the environment has always made economic sense. Now we have proof

The failures of our environmental protection laws mean we are not only failing nature but also undermining productivity – at a huge cost

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025

Australia got off on a technicality for its climate inaction. But there are plenty more judgement days to come

This week, the Federal Court found the Australian government has no legal duty to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change. The ruling was disappointing, but it’s not the end of the matter.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025

Meta argues its AI needs personal information from social media posts to learn ‘Australian concepts’

Tech giant says posts from Australian Facebook and Instagram users are ‘vital learning’ about ‘concepts, realities, and figures’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025

We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud

On Friday, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in northwest Western Australia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We were in Paris to see Murujuga become Australia’s 21st world heritage property, but only our second property listed exclusively for its Indigenous cultural values.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2025

Aussie bowlers command Test rankings after Windies rout

Five Australian bowlers feature in the world's top 10 in the ICC Test rankings following their destruction of West Indies in the Caribbean.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Morning Mail: Trump lashes Maga ‘weaklings’ over Epstein case, Australia’s birthrate falls, and a Hiroshima love story

US president criticises supporters for demanding more disclosure on Jeffrey Epstein case; figures show inner-city residents having fewer children

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025

PM dismisses Coalition criticism of trip – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025

Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

The first international survey of patients living with chronic conditions who saw GPs has found that Australia is one of the top performers worldwide.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Birthday boy Adam Scott still dreaming at 97 not out

Australian golfing great Adam Scott still believes he has another major triumph in him as he celebrates his 45th birthday at the British Open at Royal Portrush.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Birthrate falls in Australia’s biggest cities amid cost-of-living crisis, preliminary data shows

Outer-suburban and regional Australians increasingly likely to have more children per person than inner-city residents, report shows

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025