The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Canberra says restrictions will be lifted following a ‘rigorous science and risk-based assessment’.

Australia plans to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imports

The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions from our fossil fuel exports.

Energy and climate issues are front and centre for both sides of politics. The government is struggling with pushback from some regional communities against the rollout of transmission lines and wind farms. At the same time, it will soon have to produce its 2035 target under the Paris climate agreement.

Australia said Thursday it would lift trade barriers on beef from the United States, removing a major point of friction between Canberra and the Trump administration.

Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has made a fine start to his assault on the ATP's Washington Open with a straight-sets victory over China's Bu Yunchaokete.

Pacific Islanders have welcomed a landmark ruling from an international court which could leave polluting nations such as Australia liable for climate impacts.

Poor water quality and struggling native fish populations persist in Australia's largest river system, despite a plan to save it showing signs of improvement.

Australia's surprise decision to open the door to more US beef imports has prompted calls for an independent review amid biosecurity concerns.