The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and left a trail of devastation. It remains one of the most destructive natural events in Australia’s history.

The resilience of Australians has been celebrated by political leaders as communities battle natural disasters over Christmas.

Australia investigates video of citizen captured by Russian forces in Ukraine, highlighting complex dynamics of the conflict and international involvement.

England have not won the Ashes for 10 years.

Heather Knight’s side are bidding to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015

Climate and environmental protest is being criminalised and repressed around the world. The criminalisation of such protest has received a lot of attention in certain countries, including the UK and Australia. But there have not been any attempts to capture the global trend – until now.

Heather Knight’s side are bidding to win the Ashes for the first time in 10 years, with Australia retaining in a drawn series in England in 2023.

The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.

Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of doping rules in a medical clinic blunder.