The Latest Breaking News from Australia

A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025

Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships

Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2025

Australia watching 'every move' China takes off coast

Australia is being urged to invest in its own maritime capability after the Chinese military was caught sailing hundreds of kilometres off the nation's coast.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

The ASIO threat assessment is a dark outlook for Australia’s security. Are our laws up to the task?

This week, ASIO chief Mike Burgess delivered his sixth Annual Threat Assessment.

The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025

With Whyalla steelworks forced into administration, Australia has crucial decisions to make on the future of its steel industry

Whyalla is a proud steel town. The steelworks physically dominates the townscape, and most jobs in the town are either directly at the steelworks or heavily reliant on it.

The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025

Venice biennale winners 'appalled' at artist dumping

Australia's winners of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale have added their voices to calls to reinstate the nation's 2026 artistic team.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Female barristers still experience significant pay gap

Women barristers are receiving more legal briefs but are still dealing with a sizeable gender pay gap, according to a Law Council of Australia report.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Aussies face 1970s-like depletion for Champions Trophy

Not since the days of World Series Cricket have Australia taken such an undermanned pace attack to a global event, leaving them with a tough Champions Trophy.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Third executive quits gambling giant as company battles ongoing money laundering case

Exclusive: Lachlan Fitt, who served as chief financial officer of Entain Australia since 2018, resigns from company that runs Ladbrokes and Neds brands

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2025

Steve Smith’s enduring brilliance gives England sinking feeling once again

The Australian’s invincibility cloak has a few holes in it these days but given his record against England runs in upcoming clashes seem inevitable

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2025