The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Renshaw secures county win while Lyon breaks duck

Former Australian Test opener Matt Renshaw has led Somerset to victory in England's county Championship while Nathan Lyon finally ended up on the winning side.

AAP · May 20, 2024

People with dementia aren’t currently eligible for voluntary assisted dying. Should they be?

Dementia is the second leading cause of death for Australians aged over 65. More than 421,000 Australians currently live with dementia and this figure is expected to almost double in the next 30 years.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

Tottenham XI vs Newcastle: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injuries

Ange Postecoglou names his team for today’s post-season friendly

Evening Standard · May 20, 2024

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Australia's resources minister say she's disappointed in progress with carbon capture, telling an energy conference there's no reason to abandon its potential.

AAP · May 20, 2024

Shearer blasts Premier League clubs' Australian trip

Former England captain Alan Shearer has castigated the post-season tours to Australia of Tottenham and his old club Newcastle United.

AAP · May 20, 2024

‘We start the day with 60 people waiting’: the lawyers helping the ‘never-ending list’ of Australia’s DV victims

Legal Aid lawyers who work in family violence say they are swamped – and even when they help someone, they know there are many more people waiting

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

Disposable income soared for richest Australians after pandemic began but went backwards for the rest, report says

Income inequality in ‘unprecedented fall’ thanks to jobkeeper, then ballooned again in 2021, the Productivity Commission says

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

Why Guardian Australia is investigating the private debt collection industry

When everyday Australians go to the wall, private debt collectors step in. In a cost-of-living crisis it’s vital to scrutinise the industry

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

Should Australia ban children under 16 from social media – and how would it actually work?

Despite concerns about the impact of tech platforms on young people, some experts are sceptical that a ban could be implemented safely and effectively

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

Which Country Has The Lowest Average Golf Handicap Index?

We dive into the data of four of the biggest golfing nations on the planet, with the aim of finding out which has the lowest average golf handicap...

Golf Monthly · May 20, 2024