The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

More than five people a day are dying from drug overdoses in Australia and the trend is rising, fresh data shows.

AAP · Aug 3

Veteran reminds Australia's skipper of her quality

Heather Graham's international days are probably behind her, but the smart operator was the star turn of four Australians on show in the Hundred Women.

AAP · Aug 3

Innovative proposal pitched to ease homelessness crisis

Tens of thousands of vacant homes could be made available for homeless Australians while the properties are waiting for a permanent use, advocates say.

AAP · Aug 3

Lonely planet: why are we addicted to the social media scroll when it is so clearly harming us?

I am hanging on to a product that makes people I loathe more super-rich while they trash the world

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

Buy the Australian Dollar Here

December Australian dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Barchart · Aug 3

Natasha Ward death reason: Australian middle-distance runner dies at 21. Here's what we know so far

Young Australian runner Natasha Ward has died at the age of twenty-one. Her passing was confirmed by NSW Athletics and the Sutherland District Athletics Club. Ward was a promising athlete who competed in several national events. Her death follows the recent loss of fellow runner Jemma Stapleton. The athletics community…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

An 82-year-old Australian grandfather and his 18-year-old grandson cycled 5,300km through deserts and headwinds, raising $65,000 for MND support

An 82-year-old grandfather and his 18-year-old grandson completed a nearly 5,300-kilometre cycling journey across Australia after riding for six weeks from Broome to Bowral. The pair undertook the challenge to raise money and awareness for motor neurone disease, inspired by a family member who died from the condition.

The Times of India · Aug 3

Scotland head coach leaves role due to ‘stress and strain’ on family

Sione Fukofuka has been released from his position on ‘compassionate grounds’ with his family back in Australia

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Western Australia’s humpback sightings fell 60%; days later, weakened Southern Ocean seabirds appeared thousands of kilometres away on the country’s east coast

Unusual whale and seabird sightings in the Southern Ocean suggest changing ocean conditions. Marine heat waves are affecting waters around Australia and Antarctica. These warming events disrupt food webs and push marine life off course. Limited monitoring hinders understanding of these significant ecosystem shifts. Better long-term data is urgently needed…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Who Is In The MasterChef Australia 2026 Top Two & Will Battle It Out In The Grand Finale?

MasterChef Australia is at it's pointy end with its semi-final. Who's made it in the Top 2 & the grand finale.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 3