The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Travel once energized Biden, but Asia trip offers little relief from political woes

TOKYO — On his fifth and final day in Asia, President Joe Biden voiced amazement that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined other leaders in Japan just a day after he was sworn in.

Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2022

Labor, Greens look set to push businesses to adopt tougher emission targets

The future of Australia's biggest emitters looks uncertain under the new Labor government, with the Greens and climate change-focused independents set to have a loud voice in parliament.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Russian and Chinese warplanes near Japan while world leaders meet

Japan had to scramble jets after Russian and Chinese warplanes neared its airspace while the country was hosting leaders from Australia, the US and India.

The New Daily · May 24, 2022

‘We weren’t planning to be this popular!’ Australian-Korean rappers 1300 hit the big time

With their high-octane hip-hop melding Korean and English, the Sydney-based group are delighted to be embraced – if surprised

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Australia can swiftly end the climate wars and become a renewable superpower. Here’s how

We can replace coal power with renewables and storage, electrify everything, create a renewable export industry and grow clean energy supply chains

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

‘No excuses’: limited conservation efforts could save at least 47 Australian animals from extinction

Scientists hope Albanese government addresses extinction crisis as new research shows 63 vertebrates face annihilation by 2041

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

The Noosa yacht club member who led the hemp party to its best result yet in Queensland

Legalise Cannabis Australia’s Bernie Bradley is competing against Pauline Hanson for the final Senate spot

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Australian prime minister attacks China at Quad and backs Biden’s stand on Taiwan

‘It’s China that has applied sanctions on Australia. There is no justification for doing that’

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

EXPLAINER: What is monkeypox and where is it spreading?

Health authorities in Europe, North America, Israel and Australia have identified more than 100 cases of monkeypox in recent days

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Japan scrambles jets after 'provocative' flyby by Russia and China warplanes on Tokyo's big day

Leaders of the US, Australia and India are currently attending the Quad summit

Wales Online · May 24, 2022