The first place in the world to legalize voluntary euthanasia 31 years ago could this year become the last part of Australia to secure the same legal reform as the Northern Territory government on Friday announced plans to legislate for doctor-assisted dying for a second time.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.

The Australian government has been accused of failing to heed warnings about antisemitic threats ahead of the deadly attack.

Terror attack in Australia exposes growing jihadist networks as security experts warn ISIS remains far from defeated despite recent government claims.

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been placed into an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-old, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, reportedly fell ill on Friday and is in a hospital in Queensland.

After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.

Australia’s United Cup preparations have hit a bump, with top-ranked women’s player Maya Joint battling illness ahead of Saturday night’s opening round.Joint missed media and team commitments on Friday and was under doctor’s orders to rest,

Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad for the defending champions for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. The 2021 tournament winners decided Thursday not to pick a left-arm paceman in the absence of the T20-retired Mitchell Starc.