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news.com.au

news.com.au

Australia’s #1 News Site

177 ratings
191 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 26, 2019
  • October 12, 2026

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Access Australia's leading news source for breaking stories and trending topics. Stay informed on politics, pop culture, finance, sports, and more with a personalized feed and offline reading capabilities. Receive timely notifications for important updates.

✓Breaking news alerts
✓Trending stories
✓Personalized news feed
✓Offline reading
✓Politics, sport, entertainment coverage
✓Weather updates
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of news.com.au. Based on 177 reviews and a 2.7/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 14 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 📰Free news app with no paywall
  • 🎬Video content and watch tab available
  • 📱Wide range of topics covered
  • ⚡Fast news alerts and notifications
  • 🎨Improved app design and layout
  • 📊Good mix of entertainment and news

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 📢Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • ✍️Numerous spelling and grammar errors
  • 📄Clickbait headlines and sensationalism
  • 🔄Content duplication and story repetition
  • ⚙️Poor app performance and lag
  • 🎮Aggressive game advertisements
  • 📱Tablet compatibility issues
  • 🔊Auto-playing videos interrupt music
  • 📰Low-quality journalism and fact-checking
  • 🎯Algorithm-driven content lacks transparency
  • ⬆️Page jumping due to ad placement
  • 🔋High CPU/GPU usage and battery drain
  • 🎬Long unskippable video ads
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What's New in news.com.au

2.8.3

October 12, 2026

Fixed: some users on iOS 27 weren't receiving notifications, that's now sorted. Thanks for using the news.com.au app!

User reviews

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Paper

Great
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Cost

Is it free
LettewackerLettewacker

Too clunky

I’m using an iPhone and regularly when I’m in the middle of trying to scroll the screen just jumps or pauses and end up clicking on an ad and then getting diverted. It’s very annoying and frustrating. Needs to just have smooth movement. If content needs to be loaded, maybe a 1-2 second delay before opening the page. Rather than load the page then load the images which seems to make the page jump while viewing it.
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Teebag101Teebag101

Hate the new format

Layout of the new format is terrible. Please bring back the previous version. This one sucks.
K1W!ReviewsK1W!Reviews

Online news

New format very clunky and difficult to find actual news. Surely it would help us if the Royal “news” articles were dropped as they rarely inform & rely on gossip & rumor
CactusiamCactusiam
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes on startup or during article scrolling

Bug

Crashes with iOS 15 and later updates

Bug

Blank screen after welcome slides

Bug

App fails to open after updates

Bug

Endless loading spinner preventing app launch

Bug

App freezes when reading articles while using Spotify

Bug

Content jumps and shifts while reading due to ad loading

Bug

Ads trigger App Store without user click

Bug

Multiple notifications for same story

Bug

App stops Apple Music playback

Bug

Slow article loading and rendering

Bug

Update hangs on iPad and iPhone

Bug

Incompatible with older iOS versions

Bug

App becomes unusable after recent updates

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Requested Features

9 requests

Dark mode support for iOS

Feature

Dark-tinted app icon for dark mode

Feature

Ability to filter news by location/state

Feature

Remove auto-playing video headlines

Feature

Disable auto-play videos that interrupt music

Feature

Improved tablet app functionality

Feature

Better content personalization controls

Feature

Option to view 'Just In' tab for current news

Feature

Faster article loading times

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does the app provide?

The app covers a wide range of topics including breaking news, politics, pop culture, technology, finance, sports, weather, crime, and gossip. It aims to keep users informed about the latest happenings in Australia and beyond.

Can I read news offline?

Yes, you can save stories to read later even when you are offline. Simply bookmark the articles you wish to read and access them later without needing an internet connection.

How does the personalized news feed work?

The 'My News' section allows you to customize your feed to show the latest headlines and breaking stories that matter most to you. This ensures you get relevant content during your commute or breaks.

Will I receive notifications for important news?

The app sends push notifications for significant breaking news and stories. You can adjust the frequency of these alerts in the app settings if you find them too frequent.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It provides access to Australia's leading news website without any cost to the user.