The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia calls for calm as Iran-Israel conflict erupts

Anthony Albanese is urging talks to de-escalate exploding tensions in the Middle East, but says Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens peace and security.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Trump may push Albanese on defence spending, but Australia has leverage it can use, too

Ahead of a prospective meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit Canada, two key developments have bumped defence issues to the top of the alliance agenda.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025

Olympian Heath Ryan suspended by Equestrian Australia for allegedly whipping horse

Video emerges that appears to show Ryan repeatedly striking horse with a whip as 66-year-old says the incident was part of a ‘rescue mission’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

How to watch Alone season 12: stream the reality show’s latest survival challenge from anywhere

Want to find out what happens when 10 people have to survive solo in South Africa’s Great Karoo? This guide explains how to watch Alone season 12 from anywhere whether you’re in the US, Australia, the UK or beyond.

Advnture · Jun 12, 2025

It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters

For the first time in its 124-year history, Treasury will be led by a woman.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

‘Like an underwater bushfire’: SA’s marine algal bloom is still killing almost everything in its path

South Australian beaches have been awash with foamy, discoloured water and dead marine life for months. The problem hasn’t gone away; it has spread.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

Aussie swim legend cashing in on fresh feelings

The biggest fish of Australian swimming has never been happier or healthier and says the reasons are two-fold.

AAP · Jun 12, 2025

Cummins and Rabada lead from the front on a breathless second day at Lord’s

Australia and South Africa had plenty of reasons to be grateful to their respective spearheads as the WTC final progressed at a rapid pace

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

South Africa have ‘massive belief’ they can stun Australia, insists David Bedingham

South Africa batter said his side are confident despite 218-run deficit in World Test Championship final, adding: ‘We would definitely have taken this score’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

Temba Bavuma’s gutsy fightback shows South Africa’s never-say-die spirit

This team never know when they’re beaten and their captain led the resistance when Australia looked on top

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025