The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia’s largest wheat processor gets $85 million to cut emissions

Wheat processor Manildra will replace coal-fired power to allow the factory to run on natural gas and hydrogen which is expected to cut its emissions by 45 per cent.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Two-time Grand Final winner Ailish Considine on AFL uncertainty, her latest success and her future

The Clare woman is still basking in the glow of Adelaide's second triumph in three seasons and wants to play on in Australia for as long as she can

Irish Mirror · May 5, 2022

Debate sparks over China's interest in Australian election

An Australian debate heated up Thursday when the defense minister said there was evidence the Chinese Communist Party wanted Australia’s government to change at the May 21 election because a center-left Labor Party administration would attempt to appease Beijing

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

China dominates defence debate between Dutton and O'Connor, with minister warning Australia must 'prepare for war'

Defence Minister Peter Dutton faces off against his counterpart Brendan O'Connor, with the pair agreeing China has changed and Australia must be prepared for war.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Australia could ban cigarettes by 2030 with new strategy

Experts believe retailers may stop selling them even without a ban

Wales Online · May 5, 2022

Australian prime minister defends his country's ties to Solomons

Scott Morrison says he followed security officials' advice in managing relations with the Solomon Islands after the South Pacific neighbor's leader alleged he'd been threatened with invasion.

WEKU · May 5, 2022

Hail and heavy rain fall in Adelaide as cold snap hits south-eastern Australia

Hail hits Adelaide's CBD and inner-north with more possible in South Australia later today.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Abortion is no longer a crime in Australia. So why is it still so hard to access?

A leak of draft court documents reveals Roe v. Wade – which has broadly guaranteed abortion rights in the United States since 1973 – may be overturned.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Australia’s biggest industrial players are focusing on climate solutions – why isn’t the political debate?

Tomago Aluminium previously said shifting away from coal could lead to blackouts – now it’s publicly embracing renewables in the middle of an election campaign

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022

Lowndes to race prostate cancer Porsche at Bathurst

Craig Lowndes will spearhead the driver line-up for a Porsche that will promote the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia at the Bathurst 12 Hour.

Motorsport · May 5, 2022