The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Steve Smith suffers nasty injury after dropping catch in World Test Championship final

The Australia batter shelled a sitter at slip and could face months out

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

A perfect storm of errors meant Darren was placed in an unsafe cell. He died two days later

Experts say failure to remove known ligature points from the cells of high risk inmates is just one part of the ‘perverse situation’ in Australian jails

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Past winners of the UCI Road World Championships through 2024

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Cycling News · Jun 13, 2025

Troops on US streets in more ways than one while Trump considers axing Aukus defence pact

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The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025

In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use

In landlocked Arizona, where the Colorado River crisis has put water use under a microscope, a new inland desert fish farm is growing barramundi — a tropical species native to Australia

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Legendary coach accepts para swimmer for first time

Australia's world-renowned swim coach Dean Boxall has accepted a para athlete into his squad for the first time.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Olympic golden girl surfaces from dark hole

An Australian swim star has surfaced from a "dark place" to post a world-best time this year at Australia's selection trials for the world championships.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

South Africa are eyeing off a famous upset of Australia in the World Test Championship final after Aiden Markram's century put them on the cusp of victory.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025