The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian missile strike

Australia summons Russian ambassador over PoW’s reported death; Lavrov says open for discussions with Trump. What we know on day 1,057

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2025

Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what happened to Australian POW

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Australia warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says gov’t working to verify report that volunteer fighter was killed by Russian forces.

Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025

More travel turmoil with negotiations off the rails

An industrial stoush threatens to cripple the nation's busiest rail network as passengers were left stranded and trains came to an extended halt at platforms.

AAP · Jan 14, 2025

Morning Mail: Sam Kerr in London court, mining lobby spruiks nuclear memes, Dutton’s $10,000-a-head dinner

Matildas captain appears charged with alleged racially aggravated harassment; Liberal fundraising drive to win back Bennelong

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

Nothing new under the sun: Australia’s long history of missed chances to build sustainable homes

Australians are no strangers to housing crises. Some will even remember the crisis that followed the second world war. As well as producing the popular mid-century modern style of architecture, these post-war decades were a time of struggle.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

Autism strategy 'long-awaited, crucial step': families

The families of autistic people say they are optimistic a national plan will give their community a future in a more inclusive and understanding Australia.

AAP · Jan 14, 2025

King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s

Australia's Alana King has been the player of the women's Ashes so far, but the star spinner is still unlikely to keep her spot for the T20 part of the series.

AAP · Jan 14, 2025

Call for Russia to face 'full force' if Aussie killed

Australia should downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia if the killing of prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is verified, the nation's Ukrainian community says.

AAP · Jan 14, 2025

Cash splash for vital rare earths to break China's grip

A rare earths project backed by Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart is getting a leg-up from the taxpayer to fast-track a mine and refinery.

AAP · Jan 14, 2025