Football's governing body FIFA and the Australian government are in talks about the future of the Iran women's football team as war in the Middle East continues.Iran suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Phili...

The Australian government has once again demonstrated its commitment to climate resilience and agriculture in Africa with the launch of the Africa-Australia Partnership. The project, spearheaded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), was launched on February 24, 2026 with the aim of fostering agricultural innovation and research partnerships across Africa, with a […]

The Australian government has also offered voluntary departures to Australian diplomats' dependents in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar.

Environmentalists in Australia's Northern Territory are 'gobsmacked' after the federal government approved the bulldozing of nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna in the Daly River region, an area critical for threatened species.

The Australian government has confirmed its support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese writing to the British PM as the UK considers new laws.

MotoGP had sought to change the location of the Australian GP, but state legislators ruled that it must remain at Phillip Island

Jake Harvey says he has lasting trauma after trying to get help from the Australian government for critically ill father Australian man died in Bali after consulate refused to assist with medical transfer Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jake Harvey remembers vividly the moment he was told in a Balinese hospital that he had just two hours to remove his father’s dead body from the intensive care ward. He had just watched his father, Wayne, die, but within minutes he was told he had to “unplug” him – leaving him to work out how to remove a catheter and a tube that was still down his father’s throat. Continue reading...

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) and the Western Australian Government have announced a partnership to expand the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant, aiming to increase water supply capacity.

The Australian government announced that its armed forces headquarters in the Middle East, based in the United Arab Emirates, was attacked by Iranian drones over the weekend.

Toby Walsh says he despairs at Australian government’s lack of regulation of artificial intelligence Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or d

The government will hand over $10.8bn this financial year under the scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrol Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here It’s the most costly anti-climate policy in the Australian government budget, working against efforts to cut emissions. This financial year, taxpayers will hand over nearly $10.8bn to make it cheaper for miners, farmers and some other indu...

An Australian government source said all interactions with foreign ships ​and aircraft "were safe and professional."

Footballers sing and salute anthem before Women’s Asian Cup game Matildas victory leaves Iran on brink of tournament exit and return home The Australian government has been urged to allow the Iran…

Embassies in Tel Aviv and Beirut remain open but Dfat warns situation is ‘unpredictable’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia has directed

The Australian government is seeking to block the return of 34 women and children linked to ISIS from Syria, with legal experts examining the country's options.

Australian families attempting to leave a Syrian camp were reportedly threatened by government forces, who warned they would be attacked if they did not turn around, due to a lack of coordination from the Australian government.

Alcoa is advancing its approvals modernization efforts with the Australian Government, streamlining processes for its operations.

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is seeking advice from security agencies regarding the potential return of Australian women and children currently in Syria, who are seeking to re-enter the country.