The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia's economic growth rate for the first quarter will be revealed this week and investors will study minutes from the Reserve Bank's last board meeting.

A carbon tariff might be levied on some products as the federal government seeks to keep Australia on track to meeting its legislated climate targets.

An Australian woman was forced to spend 18 hours in a Chinese airport after losing her passport mid-flight. With no internet access and limited support, Maddi Healey's long-awaited holiday ended in despair—offering a stark reminder of how quickly international travel can unravel.

Winter is here but warmer-than-average conditions pose a slushy start to alpine activities in Australia.

Two-thirds of the population live in capital cities and have little knowledge about agriculture. We need to bridge that gap – and it starts with listening to each other

Plus Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl, an animated adaptation of Magic Beach and David Attenborough’s plea for the world’s oceans

Exclusive: Colin Simpfendorfer’s resignation comes as other members of working group members say state government went against their advice against expanding lethal controls

Chris Harper has earned the biggest win of his career at the Giro d'Italia - but the Australian was even happier for sensational champion-elect Simon Yates.

Tommy Paul prides himself on his marathon man durability - but knows Australian Alexei Popyrin can blast through anybody at the French Open.

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Daria Kasatkina has ensured there will be a player from Australia in both the men's and women's last-16 at the same French Open for the first time since 1988.