The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia could diversify its relationships in response to the uncertainty of Donald Trump's second term, but that doesn't mean it will bolster ties with China.

Right now, a severe storm likely to be the first significant east coast low in three years is developing off the coast of New South Wales. It’s expected to intensify today before approaching the coastline on Tuesday. Huge waves, sustained heavy rains and very strong winds are likely.

Last week, the Australian Human Rights Commission launched a new report on sexual harassment, called Speaking From Experience. It includes the voices of more than 300 victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment from vulnerable communities.

The Australian university sector has come under considerable pressure in recent years. It is currently in a parlous state.

Disappointing at last year's Paris Olympics, Australia's rowing team has produced a heartening medal haul in their Swiss World Cup series campaign.

A jury in Australia began deliberations Monday in the triple murder trial of Erin Patterson, accused of killing her estranged husband’s relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch

Australia is home to more than 60 species of carnivorous marsupials in the family Dasyuridae. Almost a quarter of those have only been scientifically recognised in the past 25 years.

A teen surfer was seriously injured in a shark attack at Cabarita Beach, raising concerns over rising shark activity and prompting renewed calls for safety measures.

Ninety-day suspension of minimum baseline levy rate of 10% expected to lift next week

Ireland's Padraig Harrington has fended off Australia's Mark Hensby and American Stewart Cink to win the 45th US Senior Open title in Colorado.

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the remainder of the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia and will be replaced by Ben White