The Latest Breaking News from Australia

98% of Queensland prawn areas at risk of inundation by rising seas this century

As climate change wreaks havoc with the world’s oceans, future production of fish, crustaceans and other aquatic organisms is under threat.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

Method in the madness as Aussie sets his sights on NBA

NBA draft prospect Alex Condon has become just the fifth Australian to make the prestigious March Madness final, despite playing AFL until he was 16.

AAP · Apr 7, 2025

The South Australian retired farmer: ‘I only vote because I’ve got to’

John Sparrow retired to a property near Tailem Bend after a lifetime working in agriculture. He has nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and is worried they won’t be able to buy a house

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2025

MyMedicare promises better health care. But only 1 in 10 patients has signed up

MyMedicare is a scheme that encourages patients to register with a regular GP practice to improve their health. But few patients have enrolled.

The Conversation · Apr 6, 2025

Reform clock is ticking – the big policy challenges the next government must urgently address

The 2025 federal election coincides with a period of profound global uncertainty, as the Trump administration wreaks havoc on the free trade system and longstanding alliances.

The Conversation · Apr 6, 2025

Aussie Singapore Sevens slip before world championships

Australia's rugby sevens teams have had a sobering weekend in Singapore, with much work to be done before they shoot for world championship gold in Los Angeles.

AAP · Apr 6, 2025

Is eating Tasmanian farmed salmon worth snuffing out 40m years of evolution?

Without the strongest conservation efforts, it can’t be long before the Maugean skate – and other marine living fossils in Australia – are wiped out

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2025

Australia is in an extinction crisis – why isn’t it an issue at this election?

Some of the country’s most loved native species, including the koala and the hairy-nosed wombat, are on the brink. Is this their last chance at survival?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2025

Fiji And New Zealand Seal Sevens Wins In Singapore

Fiji won the men's title at the World Sevens Series in Singapore with a 21-12 victory over surprise finalists Kenya on Sunday, while New Zealand lifted the women's trophy after defeating arch-rivals Australia.

International Business Times · Apr 6, 2025

Aussie women win silver, Fiji men Singapore 7s gold

Australia's women's side have been beaten by New Zealand in a World Rugby Sevens final for the second time in as many weeks, going down 31-7 in Singapore.

AAP · Apr 6, 2025