The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Chris Bowen announces long-awaited policy aimed at lowering energy prices on Australia’s east coast

Australia's players insist the job is not complete after retaining the Ashes and attempting to win a series in England remains a bucket-list item.

The federal government has announced its much-anticipated gas reservation scheme, to provide security for Australia’s domestic supply and put downward pressure on prices.

The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.

Australia will divert more of its gas for local use rather than export under a long-awaited reservation policy designed to ward off shortfalls.

Local media gleefully homed in on English pre-series predictions after Australia retained the urn having played just 11 days of cricket

Australian No.1 Damon Heta is though to the third round of the world darts championship - but only after a mighty tussle.

Australia held a Day of Reflection on Sunday, one week after two gunmen staged an antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach killing 15 people and injuring dozens.

Anthony Albanese gets a cold reception while the opposition leader is welcomed with cheers

Extreme weather is placing greater strain on Australia’s power grids. In 2022, the record-breaking Northern Rivers floods blacked out almost 70,000 households. A powerful storm in 2024 cut electricity to more than half a million Victorians. In 2025, Cyclone Alfred left 320,000 homes without power.

Jayden Schaper has won back-to-back European Tour events at the Mauritius Open while Australian Anthony Quayle finished tied for ninth.