The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia works to secure citizens as hostages released

The situation in Gaza remains dire as Hamas releases hostages during a temporary ceasefire, Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Watts says.

AAP · Nov 30, 2023

Money for Aussie minerals on the conveyor belt

The rollout of a multi-billion investment fund to boost onshore manufacturing will aim to make Australia less reliant on Chinese supply chains.

AAP · Nov 30, 2023

Sun safety warning ahead of summer's start

After a rise in the number of people presenting for sunburn treatment at emergency departments, Australians are being urged to take sun safety seriously.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Immigration debate continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023

COP28: How will Australia navigate domestic climate wins and fossil fuel exports at the negotiating table?

As the COP28 climate summit gets underway in the oil production hub of the United Arab Emirates today, Australia’s climate minister Chris Bowen will detail our progress in meeting emissions cut targets and updated projections.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

Australian uni students are warming to ChatGPT. But they want more clarity on how to use it

ChatGPT is one year old today. Depending on who you ask, this technology either spells great doom or great opportunity for education.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

COVID wave: what's the latest on antiviral drugs, and who is eligible in Australia?

Australia is experiencing a fresh wave of COVID, seeing increasing cases, more hospitalisations and a greater number of prescriptions for COVID antivirals dispensed over recent months.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

What is a 'just' transition to net zero - and why is Australia struggling to get there?

Australia’s net-zero transition is struggling. Despite the government’s efforts, announced last week, to revive flagging investment in renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions from existing industry are still rising. Yet under the Paris Agreement, Australia must adopt even more ambitious targets for 2035.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

'How is the Great Australian Novel going?' Not too bad, thanks

“How is The Great Australian Novel going?” asks a character in Thea Astley’s The Well Dressed Explorer, a Miles Franklin Literary Award winner in 1962.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

Chloe is happy living with her parents – but staying at home longer hurts some Australians’ mental health

Study says young people can be happy to stay at home – but being driven there by a lack of affordable rental options is ‘problematic’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023