The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Yunupiŋu played the long game on native title – and has finally won

As his brother said after Australia’s high court declared game over, ‘he was the one who had the vision’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025

The rate of sports betting has surged more than 57% – and younger people are betting more

Australia already has the highest gambling losses globally. Now, new data show that between 2015 and 2022, the number of Australian men involved in sports betting has increased substantially. And for younger men, the rate of betting has surged more than 60%.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025

Tonnes of microplastics infiltrate Australia’s agricultural soils each year, study shows

Compost applied to agricultural soils in Australia each year contains tonnes of microplastics, our research has revealed. These microplastics can harm soil and plant health and eventually enter food crops, potentially posing a risk to humans.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025

Islamophobic incidents in Australia have doubled over the past two years, research suggests

Islamophobia in Australia report details 309 in-person incidents between early 2023 and late 2024, with girls and women bearing the brunt of the attacks

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025

Trump’s senseless tariffs will extend the economic malaise felt by so many in Australia – and around the world

We are about to get a painful global lesson in why we should listen to, rather than denigrate, experts. No one wins a trade war

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025

'Why not?': Vilips has eye of Tiger in Players debut

Australian rookie Karl Vilips has rolled into Florida for a Players debut confident his form can hold up against the world's best in tricky conditions.

AAP · Mar 13, 2025

A lunar eclipse is on tomorrow – NZ and parts of Australia are in for a spectacle

As the full moon rises tomorrow (Friday March 14), it will be a special sight for those in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will also be worth a look for people along the east coast of Australia.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025

‘I enjoy being the hunted’: Oscar Piastri takes his place among F1 title contenders

The Australian is out to challenge for the driver’s championship in 2025 after helping McLaren to the Formula One constructors’ crown last year

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025

New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025

Luke Combs suffers 'worst flare-up' of OCD in years

Luke Combs recently suffered his "worst flare-up" of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in years while touring in Australia.

BANG Premier · Mar 12, 2025