The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Football Australia chair Chris Nikou to step down at pivotal time for game

Chris Nikou has announced he will stand down as chair of Football Australia before the end of the year with the game at a ‘pivotal’ juncture

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

Mitchell Marsh backs David Warner to open for Australia in World Cup

NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh expressed his belief that David Warner would continue to open the innings in the upcoming World Cup in India.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Sailors rescued after sharks attack boat heading to Australia

Aerial photos showed major damage to the catamaran with the front section of one hull completely missing

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

We're in a per capita recession as Chalmers says GDP 'steady in the face of pressure'

Australia’s economy grew a mere 0.4% in the June quarter according to figures released by the Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, a performance Treasurer Jim Chalmers describes as “steady in the face of unrelenting pressure”.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023

Australia’s least wanted – 8 alien species and diseases we must keep out of our island home

This week’s landmark report on the impact of invasive alien species revealed costs to the global economy exceeded US$423 billion (A$654 billion) a year in 2019. Costs have at least quadrupled every decade since 1970 and that trend is set to continue.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023

Three sailors rescued from shark-bitten catamaran off Australia

Officials said sharks attacked the inflatable catamaran and tore off large chunks of the vessel’s hull.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023

Sharks repeatedly attack yacht off Australian coast, forcing sailors to abandon damaged vessel

Nine-metre inflatable catamaran was part of round-the-world expedition

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Malaysia lifts ban on Australian cattle imports after disease fears eased

Australia welcomes announcement as officials say country remains free of lumpy skin disease.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023

Australia name provisional squad for ICC World Cup, include injured quartet

Australia announced their provisional 15-member squad on Tuesday for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, including the injured quartet of Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Botox and fillers to come under greater scrutiny by the medical regulator. Will it be too little too late?

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has announced it will expand its “crackdown” on the cosmetic surgery industry. As the agency responsible for registering, accrediting and disciplining health practitioners, AHPRA is well placed to reshape conduct in what sociologists once called the appearance industry.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023