Latest news: Australia

Australia's wealthiest households have comparatively added more to their pile than those at the bottom and rising unemployment is set to further widen the gap.

Anthony Albanese wants to speak with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu after an Australian aid worker was killed in Gaza, leaving the nation "outraged".

Nathan Lyon has spun Australia to victory in the first Test and the retention of the Trans-Tasman Trophy, with New Zealand feeble in their second innings at the Basin Reserve. Australia won the...

All options are on the table as the federal government tries to get Facebook to negotiate deals with Australian news outlets.

Partnerships between US tech giants has led Australians to pay more for their favourite homegrown television shows, including children's hit Bluey.

Researchers from the Australian National University have discovered that the delicate mouse, a native mammal, is three distinct species.

In the past few weeks, there has been a lot said about defence recruiting being well short of the targets set. The hoary old issue of conscription has been raised again.

Experts from a range of sectors are calling for a royal commission into Australia's management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shamar Joseph has taken seven wickets to lead West Indies to a nine-run victory against Australia and snap a 27-year Test cricket losing streak in Australia.

Australians have been urged to reflect on the things that unite us as millions of people celebrate, commemorate and protest Australia Day 2024.

Thanks to Scott Leggo Gallery, Canberra Weekly is giving three lucky readers the chance to bring Australia into their home or workplace and win Scott’s beautiful ‘AUSTRALIA’ coffee table book (valued at $75 each)

Politicians are leading the public conversation on Australia Day even when their views don't always reflect their communities, an expert says.

Aussie expats living in Copenhagen have joined the flag-waving masses celebrating Denmark's royal succession and Australian-born Mary becoming Danish Queen.

Cameron Green has been named to play in the Adelaide Test against West Indies, with Australia opting against a specialist opener to replace David Warner.

The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.

Australians could be forgiven for feeling weary of political scandals. The litany of them at the federal level in recent years has been fatiguing: Robodebt, allegations of rape and sexual harassment in Parliament House, former prime minister Scott Morrison’s secret ministries, sports rorts, ministerial affairs and bonk bans, and plenty more.