The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat

Australian Isaac Beacroft has continued his personal gold rush with a record-breaking victory in the 5km race walk at the world athletics U20 championships.

AAP · Aug 8

Rocket-powered Mooney weaves more magic for Trent

A dashing half-century from Australia's Beth Mooney has sealed Trent Rockets' place in the knockout phase of The Hundred cricket competition in England.

AAP · Aug 8

Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ on gambling reforms, minister says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

Natalie Tran: ‘For my first date with my partner I made a PDF of activities. It had maps and times’

The Great Australian Bake Off host and comedian on being ignored by Steve Carell, why it should be illegal not to own a rice cooker, and looking angry on Mr Inbetween

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

Elle’s twins played with asbestos-contaminated coloured sand for a year. Why wasn’t she warned of its danger?

A New Zealand couple has fought to uncover why customers were originally told the children’s product, on sale in Australia, was ‘low risk’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

RAN launches Indigenous opportunities action plan

The Royal Australian Navy is reaffirming its commitment to reconciliation and strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

AAP · Aug 8

New coach Kiss off to a winning start as Wallabies rumble past bold Japan

The Wallabies shrugged off an early red card and a litany of reckless errors to welcome their new coach Les Kiss to international rugby with a 35-32 victory over Japan in Osaka

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of The Hundred with hamstring injury; Participation in Asia Cup doubted

Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred due to a hamstring injury. She was a key performer for Southern Brave, scoring 143 runs in six matches. Her absence is a significant blow as the competition enters its decisive phase. Australian allrounder Charli Knott has been signed…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Japan 32-35 Australia: rugby union international – as it happened

Minute by minute: The Wallabies began a new era under coach Les Kiss with a Test win against old boss Eddie Jones’ side

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

In 1969, an Australian pilot leased a coral island left barren by guano mining; he flew in drums of water for early plantings, helping begin a 50-year ecological recovery

Once a barren coral cay, Lady Elliot Island has undergone a remarkable transformation into a flourishing ecosystem. Following extensive guano mining that damaged its delicate environment, pilot Don Adams spearheaded a critical restoration initiative, planting thousands of native trees. This sustained effort revitalized local wildlife and enhanced the reef's biodiversity.…

The Times of India · Aug 8