The Latest Breaking News from Australia

‘Fungi fatale’ and ‘death cap stare’: how the world’s media reported Erin Patterson’s guilty verdict

For more than two months, the Australian mushroom triple-murder trial has gripped the world – here’s how it finished up on the front page

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025

Tiny fungus farming beetle from WA could wreak havoc on Sydney’s heritage trees

Invasive shot-hole borer only found in Perth in Australia, but as WA moves from eradication to management of pest, risk of spread is ‘heightened’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025

Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour

Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.

AAP · Jul 8, 2025

Australia is set to get more AI data centres. Local communities need to be more involved

Data centres are the engines of the internet. These large, high-security facilities host racks of servers that store and process our digital data, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2025

Who Is Peter Russell-Clarke? The Australian Chef Famous for His Swearing, Recipes and the Phrase 'Where's the Cheese?'

Peter Russell-Clarke, beloved Australian TV chef and artist, has died at 89. Known for his 'Where's the cheese?' ads and colourful cooking shows, here's a look at his life and legacy.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7, 2025

Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope

The central bank has defied expectations of an interest rate cut as it keeps its sights on inflation and jobs figures, but relief might not be far away.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

'Not all bad news': the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs

While Donald Trump's harsh tariffs on imports from Australia's key trading partners will whip up uncertainty, there could be an upside for consumers.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

Double standards claim over synagogue attack response

Palestinian Australians have accused political leaders of ignoring their plight and criminalising their protests against conflict in the Middle East.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

Robert Irwin Forced To Apologize After Dining And Dashing At Popular Australian Restaurant

The 21-year-old left a restaurant without paying and admitted to the mistake on social media.

Bored Panda · Jul 7, 2025

Australian mushroom murders: Erin Patterson guilty verdict ends weeks of laborious detail and ghoulish fascination

Victorian jury convicts 50-year-old who poisoned her in-laws with death cap mushrooms, killing three

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2025