The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Reconciliation action plans let settlers take up more space, not relinquish it

A money-hungry and growth-at-all-costs society is entirely incompatible with the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Did the Morrison government really prevent 40,000 COVID deaths? A health economist checks claims against facts

As an opening gambit to his re-election campaign, Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed his handling of the pandemic had saved 40,000 lives. This figure compares Australia over 2020 and 2021 with an average derived across higher-risk predominantly northern hemisphere countries.

The Conversation · Apr 12, 2022

NZ MP regrets Australian election spray

New Zealand MP Shane Reti has admitted poor judgment in getting involved in Australia's election campaign to question a Labor policy to increase nursing staff.

AAP · Apr 12, 2022

Australian state Victoria confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

It will mark the sixth time the multi-sport event has been held in Australia

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

'It's about making complicated research accessible and relatable'

Chanel Egan is the co-CEO of Pint of Science Australia, which holds its Newcastle festival from May 9 to 11.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2022

Housing crisis in hubs like Broome stifling dream of developing north, experts say

The lack of affordable housing in places like Broome is not only driving locals out of town — it's also stunting economic growth, experts say, and serious reform is needed to put the brakes on the crisis.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

Australian prime minister vows to create million new jobs in election pitch

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday put jobs at the forefront of his election campaign, promising to create 1.3 million more over the next five years after his main rival fumbled questions about the unemployment rate.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2022

Runny eyes and nose? Sneezing and coughing? Pollen spikes across the nation are taking their toll

Some cities across Australia are experiencing record-high pollen seasons, prompting the peak asthma body to issue stern warnings about symptoms and action plans.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

Coalition costing of Labor policies ‘laughable’, says Gallagher – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2022

Business and unions view jobs through different lenses as election campaign kicks off

Hunter lobby groups put their cases to the major parties

Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2022