The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Stuart Broad to work with South Africa ahead of World Test Championship final

This will be Broad’s first coaching role, with the 38-year-old having been a television pundit for Sky Sports since retiring from playing.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Australia demands China explain ‘biggest military build-up since Second World War’

Defence minister says recent Chinese military drill near Australia was ‘disruptive’ but ultimately ‘in accordance with international law’

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

An Australian woman on trial for triple murder testifies over mushroom poisoning

The woman accused of murdering three members of her ex-husband’s family by serving them poisonous mushrooms has taken the stand at an Australian court on Monday as the highly publicized triple murder trial nears its conclusion

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

The hidden costs to health and the environment from Australia's food system could exceed $250 billion, the nation's science agency says.

AAP · Jun 2, 2025

Australia’s latest emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem

According to Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the latest emissions data show “we are on track to reach our 2030 targets” under the Paris Agreement. In 2024, Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions were “27% below 2005 levels”. That’s great news, right?

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025

Afternoon Update: mushroom cook gives evidence in murder trial; rightwing candidate wins Poland’s election; and inside the mind of JoJo Siwa

Erin Patterson tells triple murder trial she had begun feeling some distance with her estranged husband’s family before the alleged murders

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2025

Curtain comes down on Big Show's Australian ODI career

Glenn Maxwell has played his final ODI for Australia, retiring from the 50-over game after being one of the most destructive batters in the format's history.

AAP · Jun 2, 2025

Albanese again pushes back on US demand for Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth calls for Australia to boost annual military spend by tens of billions ‘as soon as possible’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2025

Brumbies want Lions share of Wallabies selection

Ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final, the Brumbies believe they should be rewarded at the Wallabies selection table as Australia's top team.

AAP · Jun 2, 2025

Experts flag increasing sexual violence in conflicts

For the first time, Australia is hosting an international conference on conflict-related sexual violence, drawing attention to the issue in the Indo-Pacific.

AAP · Jun 2, 2025