The Latest Breaking News from Australia

If you’ve been dreaming about making Perth your new home, the 491 visa is one of the most promising pathways available today.

The Australian Defence Force has given women in its ranks the green light to sign up to a landmark class action against the Commonwealth, alleging sexual abuse.

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy loves playing in Australia but isn't sure about Royal Melbourne, the venue for the Australian Open, rating another course over it.

From health to humanities, here’s how much different Aussie degrees are really paying graduates – and what that means for choosing a course.

Steve Smith hints fast bowler may be late call-up in Brisbane, while Josh Inglis is favoured to replace injured Usman Khawaja

On Tuesday, YouTube, the platform owned by Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, said anyone in Australia under 16 will be automatically signed out of their accounts on Dec. 10 as the Social Media Minimum Age Act takes effect.

Taxpayers were slugged almost $100,000 to fly communications minister Anika Wells and two staff to New York for a UN meeting to spruik the social media ban.

Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% growth in the June quarter. It confirms the recovery is tracking forward but without strong momentum.

Donald Trump’s net approval is up a little after a slump to a term low on November 23, as Republicans hold a federal seat at a special election. In Australia, Labor continues to hold large leads in federal polls, but received just 8.3% at the Hinchinbrook Queensland state byelection.

Cricket’s first Test match was played between Australia and England in 1877.

England's last three Ashes series triumphs in Australia followed iconic displays at the Gabba but overall their Test record in Brisbane is poor.