Australia’s best photos of the month – March 2026
Bakers’ delights, a spiky surprise and a Mardi Gras marriage – Guardian Australia’s pick of the month’s most arresting images The Free, Gay n Happy float – in pictures Continue…
‘Succulent Chinese meal’ speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive
Jack Karlson’s rallying cry of ‘democracy manifest’ added to national collection of sound recordings that hold historical, cultural and aesthetic significance Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…
‘We didn’t want to be preachy’: David Attenborough’s unexpected new show – which might enrage cat lovers
The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with…
Most gen Z fathers in Australia believe it’s solely their job to provide financially, research finds
Survey also found 65% of gen Z think ‘things are better if men do paid work and women do care work’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
The ‘Third Front’: China resurrects Mao’s military capabilities
As ties with Washington sour, China is reviving a cold war strategy to defend against a US attack Dotted across the mountainous roads of Sichuan and just a few hours’…
Welfare for the wealthy or an easy fix? Why free public transport might not be the answer to the fuel crisis
Victoria and Tasmania are trialling free public transport as a way to drive down demand for petrol. But will it work – and who will benefit? Get our breaking news…
Vanuatu Indigenous leaders raise concerns over plans to build resort for cruise tourists
Exclusive: Environmental impact assessments are ‘incomplete’, say leaders, and private beach club could harm fragile ecosystems Indigenous community leaders in Vanuatu have raised concerns over plans by the cruise operator…
Vaping likely to cause lung and oral cancer, Australian researchers find in new review of evidence
‘There is no doubt that the cells and tissues of the oral cavity, the mouth and the lungs are altered by inhalation from e-cigarettes,’ academic says Follow our Australia news…
Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods
Clowns in Bolivia are upset by mandate that stops schools hosting events from which they earn a living Dozens of clowns have marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital to…
Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump
If approved, move is latest in series of buildings, warships, institutions, programs and currency named after president He has buildings, institutions, government programs, warships, currency, and now Donald Trump is…