The Latest Breaking News from Australia

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

One of the world's first celebrations of the new year reached new heights, with most enjoying their night, but some have larger troubles than just sore heads.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

'Uncertainty' to reign in 2025 geopolitical outlook

From precarious violence in the Middle East to Ukraine's ongoing war, just how Australians will be impacted by major events in 2025 remains to be seen.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

Eyes on the poll: five themes that will mark Australia’s politics in an election year

As Albanese rushes to regain his mojo in the face of a sliding approval rating and the world prepares for Trump 2.0, what can voters expect?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024

Curbs on transgender rights were proposed for Australia’s 2004 Marriage Act, cabinet papers show

John Howard’s government legislated that marriage must be ‘the union of a man and a woman’, but excluded any reference to birth gender

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

How conservatives 'got in first' to block gay marriage

Australia's decision to ban gay marriage in 2004 would not be reversed for 13 years, but a former prime minister maintains the move reflected public opinion.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

Human rights touted despite expected detention backlash

Criticism was predicted as Australia prepared to show off its human rights record while upholding some of the world's most notorious anti-refugee policies.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

The Dutchwoman guiding the gallery of America’s most famous faces

Nigeria-born, Australia-raised, Kim Sajet is the cosmopolitan director of the National Portrait Gallery, whose collection includes 1,700 images of presidents from Washington to Trump

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2024

Watch: Sydney Harbour welcomes 2025 with huge New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Watch as Australia's Sydney Harbour is lit up by a New Year's Eve fireworks display as the world begins to welcome 2025.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024