The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Death toll rises from disease linked with heavy rain

More people have died and others are suffering from a disease associated with heavy rain in a region lashed by floods and tipped to cop even more downpours.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy final live streams: How to watch cricket online from anywhere, India vs New Zealand

All the ways to watch ICC Champions Trophy live streams online and from anywhere as eight cricketing nations compete for glory in Pakistan and the UAE.

TechRadar · Feb 18, 2025

‘Hypocrisy and shallowness’: the $110,000 ticket to Australian politicians in lead-up to election

Exclusive: Business leaders flooded with expensive invites to ‘private’ and ‘intimate’ dinners that offer access to senior politicians

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

The Cost-Effective Benefits of VPS Hosting for Australian Startups and Small Businesses

Unlock VPS hosting benefits for your Aussie startup! Explore user reviews, cost-value balance, scalability, and robust security tailored to small business needs.

inkl · Feb 18, 2025

‘No artist’ will want to represent Australia at Venice Biennale after Sabsabi dumped, former museum head says

Elizabeth Ann Macgregor says Tony Burke has questions to answer after Khaled Sabsabi’s offer was rescinded but the arts minister has denied involvement

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

Australia's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Cooling Inflation

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates due to cooling inflation, balancing demand and supply. Unemployment remains low, but global uncertainties per...

Top News · Feb 18, 2025

RBA reduces interest rates, but don’t hold your breath for too much more this year

The path of the economy and inflation in the year ahead will dictate the timing of any future cuts to interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Truth-telling is important but Australians must be prepared to listen and act to ensure the process is more than symbolic, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

Having dense breasts is linked to cancer. But advice about breast density can depend on where you live

Having dense breasts is a clear risk factor for breast cancer. It can also make cancers hard to spot on mammograms.

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

Afternoon Update: big banks pass rate cut on; robodebt investigation launched; and try a year 10 civics test

RBA cuts cash rate to 4.1%, which treasurer describes as the relief millions of Australians ‘need and deserve’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025