The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Ex-Man Utd, Chelsea Star Hints at Move Into Club Ownership

World Cup winner Juan Mata is currently playing in Australia and could invest in a new A-League venture.

Sports Illustrated · May 14, 2025

A new discovery is rewriting the history of evolution by millions of years

The emergence of the first land-dwelling animals is estimated to have occurred around 400 million years ago

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Newly discovered frog species from 55 million years ago challenges evolutionary tree

Australian tree frogs today make up over one third of all known frog species on the continent. Among this group, iconic species such as the green tree frog (Litoria caerulea) and the green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea), are both beloved for their vivid colours and distinctive calls.

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

June Dryburgh was asked to help out at an abortion clinic. She stayed for 47 years

For almost five decades, she witnessed first-hand how access to safe and legal abortion improves women’s lives. Now, she fears for the future

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Leigh on more productive work in the age of AI

Australia’s productivity performance has stagnated for years, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declared addressing this is a second term priority.

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

‘Tears blur my vision’: Australian writer jailed in Beijing thanks Albanese for support in emotional letter

Yang Hengjun writes he can ‘only use a silent voice to thank you and all the people who care for and love me’

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025

Australia's first ever home-grown orbital rocket set for debut launch May 15 after delay

Australian company Gilmour Space is poised to launch Australia's first-ever orbital rocket designed and manufactured in the land down under.

Space · May 14, 2025

Australia removes monument to renowned British explorer James Cook

A local government has decided against repairing the often vandalised statue

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Jamie Smith: ‘To win an away Ashes would be every England cricketer’s dream’

England’s wicketkeeper-batter on the innings that changed his career, the influence of Kevin Pietersen and a huge year of Test cricket ahead

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

Australian local government removes often-vandalized monument to renowned British explorer

An Australian local government has decided against repairing an often-vandalized monument to renowned British explorer James Cook because it would be destroyed again

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025