The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia's aspiring Winter Olympians have had a team orientation ahead of the Games in Milan-Cortina in Italy next year, where a new medal record is expected.

Australian researchers have found potentially troubling signs for the southern right whale population, indicating its recovery may be stalling.

Rich in solar and wind power, and bulging in critical minerals for renewable energy technology, Australia touts itself as a leader in the race to net zero carbon emissions.

The Wallabies are well aware of the importance of their gruelling 2025 Test program as they chase a crucial top-six seeding for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

This election, social media has been a major battleground as candidates try to reach younger voters. As Gen Z and Millennials now make up the dominant voter bloc in Australia, securing their support is more electorally important than ever.

Australian basketballer Dyson Daniels has declared he can still get better after winning the NBA’s prestigious Most Improved Player award

The news comes days after another investigation found more than 31,000 banking passwords had been stolen using the same kind of malware.

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At the last federal election, the then opposition leader Anthony Albanese pledged to “change the way politics operates in this country”. Integrity was a key issue in 2022, and Australians voted for a change of government and a wave of independents who championed anti-corruption reforms.

As Australians prepare to vote on Saturday, Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry offer some final observations from the 2025 election campaign

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