The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Renewed belief as England look to end decade-long Ashes wait but daunting schedule ahead

England gave Australia a huge scare in home Ashes in 2023 and now look to land knockout blow Down Under

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Claudia Winkleman 'apologises in advance' as she replaces Graham Norton on his chat show

Winkleman will take over from Norton on February 28

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Novak Djokovic’s ‘I was poisoned’ claim disputed by food experts

The 24-time grand slam champion was deported from Australia three years ago and claims his food was poisoned with lead and mercury

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

American has the keys to tennis success in Australia

Unseeded American Madison Keys has reached the Adelaide International final as her remarkable string of success in Australia continues.

AAP · Jan 10, 2025

'One run, it hurt': Steve Smith on missing 10,000-run mark against India

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith missed the 10,000 Test-run milestone by just one run, but Australia defeated India 3-1 in the recent five-match series to finally win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after four attempts.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2025

“Chris Squire was super fun. I love it when musicians retain their childlike qualities; that’s where music comes from”: Tal Wilkenfeld’s prog connections include David Gilmour, Todd Rundgren and Trevor Rabin

Inspired by Tool, the Australian bassist got her big break from Jeff Beck and went on to play with Prince, The Who and Brian Wilson – and her solo work is equally impressive

Louder · Jan 10, 2025

'Rishabh Pant has one of the best defences in world cricket'

Rishabh Pant came in for a lot of criticism for his poor shot-selection during crucial times in the recently-concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, and by the time he realised his mistakes with a patient knock in Melbourne, it was too late to prevent a 1-3 series defeat for…

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2025

Australia asked to pay compensation for violating rights of asylum seekers in Nauru camps

UN watchdog finds refugees and asylum seekers suffered deterioration of physical and mental health in offshore detention camps

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Born, raised in secret: kids to get birth certificates

A young Chinese woman studying in Australia covertly gave birth to two children, leaving them to grow up without citizenship or any form of legal documentation.

AAP · Jan 10, 2025

Campbell, Guven to defend Bathurst 12 Hour victory in Absolute Racing Porsche

Porsche aces Matt Campbell and Ayhancan Guven will defend their Bathurst 12 Hour victory from last year in next month's edition of Australia's prestigious endurance race.

Autosport · Jan 10, 2025