The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne set on fire early Friday morning

Anthony Albanese describes situation in country as ‘moving’ but does not commit to repatriation of 40 citizens in detention camps

At first blush, today’s announcement that Australia and Nauru have signed a security treaty offers something for both countries. Australia increases its influence in a region in which it feels threatened by China. Nauru receives economic assistance and reliable banking services.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces task force as police say they are treating attack as ‘terrorism’.

Aussies reportedly ate over 8,000,000,000 Arnott's bikkies in 2024.

A woman who flew from Los Angeles to Australia with a golden firearm in her luggage has been jailed with a magistrate wanting to send a message to others.

Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj have been penalised for code of conduct infringements following their verbal spat at the Adelaide Oval.

The next 24 hours will be crucial in deciding if star quick Josh Hazlewood will be fit to return for Australia's third Test against India.

Chiefs veteran Aidan Ross has signed a two-year Super Rugby deal with Queensland, with the Australia-born prop eligible for the Wallabies.

Peter Dutton dismisses the latest analysis from the national science agency. Here’s what it says about energy costs – and the opposition’s criticism

Australian law enforcement authorities have declared an arson attack on a synagogue last week a terrorist act in a decision that increases resources available to the investigation