The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Morning Mail: wildfires devastate LA suburbs, Germany’s warning to Trump, and a bizarre marsupial mole

At least two people are dead as firefighters struggle to keep huge blazes at bay

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2025

E-bike popularity is booming. But are they as safe as regular bikes?

The popularity of e-bikes has soared over the past decade. Shared electric bikes for rent have become a common sight in major cities worldwide, while private ownership is also rising.

The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025

Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It’s not as simple as you might think

Dudes, dudines and dudettes of Australia, we need to talk about border security. Our long-time frenemies – the Americans (hey bae!) – seem to be taking over our English.

The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025

South Australia is banning fast food ads on public transport – will it have the desired effect?

The advertising industry objects, but the state’s health minister says it’s a ‘sensible step’ for combating obesity, especially among children

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2025

Acts of hate are on the rise in Australia – but naming them is proving fraught

Amid claims and counterclaims about the definition and prevalence of antisemitism and Islamophobia, experts say discussing them in the same frame can ‘generate allyship’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2025

Meta is getting rid of factchecking. Should you leave Instagram – and what are the alternatives?

Decision relates to just the US so far but it may affect users in Australia who follow a lot of US-based sources

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2025

Bizarre Australian mole even more unusual than first thought, new research reveals

Experts say marsupial mole DNA shows they are closely linked to bandicoots and bilbies and their ancestors probably evolved in rainforests

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2025

Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players

If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does not leave players much time to be “off.”

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Jai Opetaia scores vicious knockout of David Nyika as focus turns to Ramirez and Usyk

Opetaia retained the IBF cruiserweight title inside four rounds, before promoter Eddie Hearn addressed the Australian’s next steps

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Alcaraz relishes tune-up as Demon wins charity clash

World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz has lost his first match in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open, beaten by Alex de Minaur in a charity clash.

AAP · Jan 8, 2025