The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australians from hantavirus cruise ship fly out of Netherlands in full PPE after plane and crew secured

Health minister Mark Butler says six passengers who have tested negative for hantavirus will land in Western Australia on Friday

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Hantavirus cruise evacuees secure flight to Australia

Six cruisers evacuated from a hantavirus-stricken ship will arrive back in Australia ahead of a three-week quarantine under the watch of critical care staff.

AAP · May 14

Banking bounce helps shares snap four-day losing streak

Investor uncertainty continues to weigh on market sentiment, but the local exchange has recorded its first positive trading session for the week.

AAP · May 14

The federal budget will keep scientific research alive. But it’s unlikely to expand it

In March, a major independent report commissioned by the federal government declared Australia’s research and innovation system was “broken”. The report, titled Ambitious Australia, recommended how to fix it.

The Conversation · May 14

Labor accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ for axing $760m research program to fund other science measures

Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own priorities

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Australia ends exile to mount America's Cup challenge

Led by sailing heavyweight Tom Slingsby, Australia will make their return to the famed America's Cup and challenge reigning champions New Zealand.

AAP · May 14

Australian workers have been hard done by and tax reforms in the budget only begin to return some fairness

The CGT discount not only increased the benefit to non-wage earners, it did so in a way that incentivised investing in rental properties rather than shares

The Guardian - AU · May 13

Morning Mail: Coalition ties immigration intake to housing build, Trump in China, farewell to rent-vesting?

Angus Taylor to outline signature plan to restrict entries in line with supply of homes

The Guardian - AU · May 13

Despite some wins, this budget won’t transform regional Australia

Since at least the early 1990s, much of regional Australia has felt overlooked by the rest of the country.

The Conversation · May 13

Pull up a seat for Australia's biggest design event

From leather mattresses to inflatable chairs, ingenious designs are on display at Melbourne Design Week, which features 400 events.

AAP · May 13