The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Demand for electric vehicles rising but battery costs, policy inertia keep prices high

A drop in the fuel excise coinciding with the increasing price of a key ingredient in batteries could mean the price of electric vehicles will not drop as quickly as renewable energy proponents hope.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Beyond Border-Gavaskar: On India-Australia trade agreement

Periodic reappraisal of the economic gains from the trade pact with Australia is pragmatic

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022

Three fatal shark attacks left the Esperance community shaken. Now they're rebuilding their trust in the ocean

For the residents of this small Australian town, a series of shark attacks prompted an almost existential crisis. What does it mean to love the ocean when it's a place of so much grief?

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine

Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.

AAP · Apr 7, 2022

Australia relaxes summer ban on live sheep exports to Middle East

Risk of significant mortality event if sheep are allowed to be exported through the Red Sea in early June, animal rights activists say

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022

Australian Border Force searched 822 phones in 2021 despite having no power to demand passcodes

Greens digital rights spokesperson says officers should be required to get a warrant before going through travellers’ mobile phones

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022

Haas have no spare chassis for Australian GP after Mick Schumacher's Saudi Arabia crash

Haas were dealt a huge blow at the recent Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Mick Schumacher’s car was left in ruins following a horrific crash during Saturday’s qualifying session

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022

Russia bars Australian leaders and lawmakers from entering

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had imposed entry bans on 228 Australian government members and lawmakers, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison, in response to sanctions from Canberra.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2022

Scientists develop robot nose that can sniff out cheap and expensive whisky

Developed in Sydney, Australia, in trials the prototype was able to spot differences between six whiskies by their brand names, regions, and styles in less than four minutes

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022

Q+A sees Prime Minister Scott Morrison's leadership under fire again as cabinet minister questions timing of allegations against him

As allegations continue to mount about Prime Minister Scott Morrison's alleged character flaws, including a barrage of harsh criticisms on Q+A, Anne Ruston insists she has never seen him act that way.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022