The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Starmer congratulates Albanese on re-election, hailing UK-Australia friendship

Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win consecutive terms in two decades.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Right-leaning Australian Opposition Leader Loses Election, And Seat

Australia's right-leaning opposition leader Peter Dutton lost his parliamentary seat Saturday, adding humiliation to a night of crushing defeat for his conservative coalition.

International Business Times · May 3, 2025

Labor routs the Coalition as voters reject Dutton’s undercooked offering

In a dramatic parallel, what happened in Canada at the beginning of this week has now been replicated in Australia at the end of the week.

The Conversation · May 3, 2025

Australia finds out who will be the next prime minister

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been declared the winner of Australia's federal election after a campaign fought on living costs, health and housing.

AAP · May 3, 2025

A laid-back guide to Sydney, Australia: what to eat, drink, see and do

Need to slow down the pace? Gina Jackson rounds up the best places to shop, sleep, eat and explore in the chilled out capital of New South Wales

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

Australia celebrate their first Test in Fiji in style with thumping victory

Wallaroos defeat Fijiana 43-7 in women’s rugby international but win could have come at a cost with Maya Stewart sustaining knee injury

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2025

Here’s When Australia Can Expect To Know The Election Result

Australians will head to the polls today to vote for the next federal government and here is when we can expect to know the election result.

Pedestrian.tv · May 3, 2025

Uber Eats offers delivery democracy sausages – but is it ‘unAustralian’?

Unlike the traditional snags sold to raise funds for schools and churches that host polling booths, these are prepared at ‘democracy sausage stores’

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2025

Australia’s re-elected government says ‘dark shadow’ of US-China trade war top priority

Albanese claims victory as first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Come as you are: voters make their mark on election day

Voters have cast their ballots across the nation, some wearing snarky T-shirts and budgie smugglers while others held unflattering signs mocking candidates.

AAP · May 3, 2025