The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Not in the script: doctors turn to parkrun and social activities to treat chronic conditions

Australian GPs are increasingly referring patients to non-medical activities and community events – known as ‘social prescribing’ – to help treat a range of ailments

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022

One child a month left on a bus across Australia over the past five years

Lawyer acting for families says it is ‘happening more than people would believe or understand’

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022

What will the new Labor government do for rural and regional Australia?

With the Nationals now out of power, we examine the Albanese government’s promises and priorities for the bush

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022

Is this Australia's first meat workers' choir?

Pacific Islanders working at a Brisbane abattoir are using singing to keep homesickness at bay.

ABC News · May 28, 2022

COVID-19 reinfections on the rise across Australia as experts warn Omicron 'has tricks up its sleeve'

Experts are warning that COVID still "has tricks up its sleeve", with reinfections rising and new strains emerging.

ABC News · May 28, 2022

Millman: Aussie tennis men match AFL stars

John Millman says Australians don't understand how competitive world tennis is - and believes the top players are the sporting equivalent of the AFL's best.

AAP · May 28, 2022

Alesha Dixon got Australia's Got Talent job when another judge turned it down

Alesha Dixon was given the big money role, but she wasn’t the first choice judge - the other celeb wanted to focus on other projects instead but neither ended up taking the job

Daily Mirror · May 28, 2022

The Stats Guy: Now that the dust has settled on the election, what’s next for the parties?

What happened in the election? A landslide election victory for Labor? A strong mandate from the Australian people for Labor policies? Hardly so.

The New Daily · May 28, 2022

‘An outlet to express ourselves’: How skaters are shredding those ugly stereotypes

Across Australia, some people are challenging the stereotypes and finding community, support and mindfulness in skateboarding.

The New Daily · May 28, 2022

Monkeypox: What we know about rare virus as more cases confirmed around globe

Tropical disease now detected in UK, US, Canada, Australia Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK · May 28, 2022