The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions

Should some of Australia’s more than 1 million family and small business trusts face higher taxes in future, bringing them closer to what ordinary wage earners already pay in income tax?

The Conversation · May 7

‘Very aware of these issues’: Golf Australia reveals plan to combat re-zoning of public courses

Golf Australia is preparing to defend the country’s public courses, even as participation growth skews towards non-traditional venues

The Guardian - AU · May 7

Can a sprawling city make public transit work? Sydney may be on the right track

With transport set to be Australia’s top-emitting sector by 2030, officials have recognised the need to invest

The Guardian - UK · May 7

George, Charlotte and Louis’ sweet name for baby kangaroo revealed

The Wales siblings named the joey, which lives at Australia Zoo in Queensland.

Evening Standard · May 7

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Have a Reason to Visit Australia as Robert Irwin Reveals They Gave Him "Special Assistance" at the Zoo

The Wales family helped the wildlife conservationist with an adorable task.

Marie Claire · May 7

Bulletin world briefing: Iran breaks silence over health of supreme leader Khamenei

Iran gives rare update on health of new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei Women and children ‘with Islamic State links’ return to Australia Sixteen killed as passenger bus hits fuel tanker in Indonesia New rail service to connect Prague and Copenhagen after 10 years German tourist sues holiday company after it…

The Independent UK · May 7

Neon signs, tiny aisles and the ambience of a panic attack. Britain, are you ready for the Chemist Warehouse experience?

The Australian pharmacy chain is coming to the United Kingdom. With its hectic and chaotic aesthetic, there’s no mistaking it for a Boots

The Guardian - AU · May 7

Australia arrests 3 women returning from Syria over alleged IS links, slavery offences

Australian authorities apprehended three women returning from Syria with their children, facing potential slavery and terrorism charges. These repatriated individuals, previously held in Syrian detention camps after the Islamic State's collapse, now confront serious legal proceedings. The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about national security and the welfare of children involved.

The Times of India · May 7

Candlelight vigils held across Australia for 5-year-old Indigenous girl found dead

The child disappeared from Alice Springs on 25 April and her body was found five days later

The Independent UK · May 7

England poised to pick Marcus North as men’s selector over Steven Finn and Darren Gough

Marcus North, the former Australia middle order cricketer, is expected to be announced as England men’s new selector

The Guardian - UK · May 7