The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Astronomers are sceptical that the bright fireball was linked to the Lyrid meteor shower

Identical twins go viral over their perfectly in-sync interview in Australia.

Michael Slater pleaded guilty to stalking, choking and assault

Former Australian cricket star Michael Slater will be released after more than 12 months in custody following his sentencing for assaulting and choking a woman.

Last week, the federal government announced a $10 million commitment to make Medicare more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ Australians. It aims to improve their access to “inclusive, culturally safe primary care” through training and accreditation for GPs, nurses and other health-care providers.

Energy giant to start production at development projected to add more than 270m tonnes of CO2 to atmosphere

Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.

A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in remote Western Australia.

Australians have begun voting at general elections as campaigning is overshadowed by the death of Pope Francis

In-form world No.5 Hannah Green will lead a seven-strong Australian challenge at women's golf's first major of the year, the Chevron Championship in Texas.

In 2024, the National Defence Strategy made deterrence Australia’s “primary strategic defence objective”.