The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Reeves eyes Gulf trade pact as ‘next deal,’ Bank of England’s Pill says pace of interest rate cuts ‘too rapid’ – as it happened

China and Australia cut interest rates; Shell faces protests calling for clean-up in Niger Delta

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

Full extent of Trump's tariff slap on economy revealed

The Reserve Bank predicts trade uncertainty will cause Australia's GDP to grow 0.3 percentage points lower in 2025, shaving $8 billion off the economy.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Australian central bank reduces benchmark interest rate to 3.85% in second cut this year

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest by a quarter percentage point for a second time this year to 3.85% after inflation fell within a target range

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

David Littleproud cites nuclear energy disagreement as major factor in Coalition split

Nationals’ leader David Littleproud has singled out nuclear energy as a key reason for his party’s spectacular split from the Liberals, as both parties seek to rebuild following the Coalition’s devastating election loss.

The Conversation · May 20, 2025

Foreign minister seeks to calm Pacific climate concerns

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has returned to Fiji for her first standalone trip of the government's second term, just as it was when she took the office in 2022.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Australia demands Israel allow aid into Gaza, stating ‘the population faces starvation’ in joint statement

‘Palestinian territory must not be reduced nor subjected to any demographic change,’ joint statement declares after Israel announces military expansion

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025

Qantas, Jetstar cash in on lack of airline competition

After budget airline Bonza collapsed early in 2024, Australia's remaining carriers have reaped their financial reward with impressive profits.

AAP · May 20, 2025

EU pushes defence ties amid hope for trade breakthrough

Germany's ambassador to Australia says a formal security pact with the European Union would help provide stability in the region.

AAP · May 19, 2025

Tomic heads trio of Aussie qualifying hopefuls in Paris

Qualifying is underway for the French Open, but five of Australia's 15 hopefuls have already been knocked out at Roland Garros.

AAP · May 19, 2025

Morning Mail: row over right-wing campaigners, inside the ‘womanosphere’, Trump’s call to Putin

Advance Australia hits back after anonymous criticism of group’s campaign efforts; US president claims Ukraine-Russia talks will start ‘immediately’

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025