The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia is baking through another extreme heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach above 45°C for multiple days in a row across large swathes of the country.

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform employment even more in 2026, both in specialised roles and as an added skill in others.

X (formerly Twitter) has become a site for the rapid spread of artificial intelligence-generated nonconsensual sexual images (also known as “deepfakes”).

Extreme heatwave conditions are sweeping across multiple Australian states, with total fire bans and 40‑plus temperatures.

Australian GC challenger heads into 2026 searching for momentum, but more importantly, a clear mindset

Anthony Albanese caved to mounting pressure when announcing a national inquiry into the attacks this week. But what caused the delay?

A man accused of displaying Nazi symbols has sought removal from Australia rather than wait for deportation but prosecutors want him to stay and face charges.

Australia have been handed a tough path to United Cup silverware, set to face 2025 runners-up Poland in the last eight for a crack at titleholders America.

Less than a month on, Australia is still grappling with the consequences of the Bondi attack, in which 16 people were killed (including one of the shooters) and 40 more were injured. Most of the victims were Jewish and were attending an event to mark the start of Hanukkah.

Australia’s climate is changing rapidly due to rising global greenhouse gas emissions. Extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, east coast low pressure systems, flash floods, droughts, bushfires, severe storms, and both land and marine heatwaves are becoming increasingly common, as the National Climate Risk Assessment makes clear.

Hot conditions for NSW, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT, Tasmania and WA as authorities warn of high fire danger