The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Chris Bowen says agreement on global fossil fuel phase out central to Australia’s renewable energy plans

Australia’s climate minister says summit must aim to keep 1.5C goal alive as he names Saudi Arabia as a block to agreement

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023

Australia's 'deeply unfair' housing system is in crisis – and our politicians are failing us

“The fact that one of the least populated countries on Earth contains the world’s second most expensive housing is a national calamity, and a stunning failure of public policy,” writes Alan Kohler, in the latest Quarterly Essay.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023

Australia has one of the weakest tax systems for redistribution among industrial nations – the Stage 3 tax cuts will make it worse

One of the chief purposes of government payments and taxes is to redistribute income, which is why tax rates are higher on taxpayers with higher incomes and payments tend to get directed to people on lower incomes.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023

Massive whale emerges yards from shore, thrilling beachgoers

A large sperm whale joined swimmers near the shore Saturday at Port Beach, Australia, generating concern that the mammal might strand itself.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 10, 2023

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week

India remains optimistic of reaching an agreement on a trade pact with Nordic countries in the coming months, despite unresolved issues. MEA Secretary (West) Sanjay Verma visited Switzerland and Liechtenstein to discuss the India-EFTA TEPA and BIT. India-EFTA talks have been ongoing for 15 years, but have yet to be…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Labor targets student and some worker visas in overhaul of Australia’s temporary migration program

Government says temporary migration system is ‘broken’ and changes to student and skilled worker visas are needed to address exploitation

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023

The migration strategy won’t silence Dutton but Labor is backing away from the feared Big Australia

The Albanese government is reducing migrant intake as it seeks to make inroads to easing the population and housing squeeze before the next election

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Australia’s longest-serving female premier, was underestimated until the very end

The Queensland premier always called her own shots. Right up until her retirement announcement, she took people by surprise

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023

The best Australian children’s books of 2023: Alice Pung, Davina Bell, Sean Avery and more

From picture books to young adult novels and nonfiction, one teacher-librarian picks her favourite reads

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023

Government to toughen scrutiny of international students as it slashes net migration over two years

Australia’s net-overseas migration levels will be cut dramatically over two years to bring the country’s exploding intake back to sustainable numbers.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023