The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Chelsea’s Sam Kerr: ‘I’m a risk taker. I love that feeling of being on the edge’

The Australian talks to Suzanne Wrack about returning to Wembley for the FA Cup final, chickening out of joining the club sooner and how England has changed her

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

Biden Administration To Inject $150M To Reactivate South Asian Alliances To Counter China: FT

To boost economic engagement in Southeast Asian countries, the Biden administration will invest $150 million in the region as part of its strategy to counter China, Financial Times Reports. The new package comes seven months after Biden promised Asean leaders that he would provide up to $102 million in investments for countries in Southeast Asia. …

Benzinga · May 13, 2022

Wrightbus Australia hydrogen deal could open door for "tens of thousands" of orders

Two hydrogen buses will be trialled after being built in conjunction with an Australian counterpart

Birmingham Post · May 13, 2022

It’s unprecedented for Dutton to label a Chinese spy ship sailing outside Australia’s territory ‘an aggressive act’

International law experts say ‘this is not an act of aggression and is in fact fairly standard activity for navies’

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022

UK's Sam Ryder Eurovision final position divides fans as some left concerned

The running order for the Eurovision final has been drawn and UK entry Sam Ryder's position has split opinion

Chronicle Live · May 13, 2022

Bristol Bears fan favourite linked with end of season exit

Winger Luke Morahan is set to leave Bristol Bears at the end of the 2021/22 season according to the latest reports. The three-cap former Wallabies international is likely to return to Australia according to the The Daily Telegraph despite Wasps bei

Bristol Post · May 13, 2022

Australia Says Chinese Spy Ship’s Presence off West Coast ‘Concerning’

A Chinese intelligence ship was tracked off Australia's west coast within 50 nautical miles of a sensitive defense facility, Australia said on Friday, raising concern amid an election campaign about China's assertive behavior in the region. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Chinese navy vessel was not in Australian territorial…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

Analysis-Hero to hindrance: Australia PM Morrison hurts party's election hopes

Three years ago, Scott Morrison's ebullient personality as the little known and newly installed leader of Australia's Liberal Party was a big factor in its unexpected election victory.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

Deadly floods follow week of torrential rain in eastern Australia

Analysis: Queensland flash floods have cut off communities and killed one woman, swept away in her car

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

Cummins leaves IPL early: reports

Australia captain Pat Cummins has departed the IPL to return home and recuperate from a minor hip injury ahead of the tour to Sri Lanka next month.

AAP · May 13, 2022