The Latest Breaking News from Australia

COVID-hit Phoenix fly in reinforcements

Wellington coach Ufuk Talay has been forced to fly two academy products to Australia as the A-League Men club deal with more COVID-19-enforced absences.

AAP · Apr 4, 2022

Australia adds 127 reptiles to global treaty in crackdown on ‘cruel and abhorrent’ smuggling

Blue-tongue lizards among species to get stronger international protections

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2022

Australia-US refugee deal close to ending

Australia's plan to resettle 1250 refugees in the United States could be completed by the end of this year, a federal parliamentary committee has been told.

AAP · Apr 4, 2022

Morning mail: Russia ‘worse than Isis’, refugees released ahead of election, Australia’s ‘fraudulent’ carbon credit system

Monday: Russia stands accused of 'terrible war crimes’ as leaders condemn killings of unarmed civilians in Ukraine. Plus: the whistleblower calling Australia’s carbon credits system a ‘sham’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2022

Despite record job vacancies, Australians shouldn't expect big pay rises anytime soon – and here's why

Something extraordinary has been happening for Australians seeking jobs in the past few months.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2022

Flexibility makes us happier, with 3 clear trends emerging in post-pandemic hybrid work

The first national study of working arrangements in Australia since government work-from-home directions were lifted shows post-pandemic office life is going to be dramatically different to what existed before.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2022

Australia preferred host for 2029 WRWC

Australia has been named World Rugby's preferred host of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2029, two years after it will host the men's edition.

AAP · Apr 3, 2022

Australia plans to be a big green hydrogen exporter to Asian markets – but they don’t need it

In its latest budget, the federal government has promised hundreds of millions of dollars to expand Australia’s green hydrogen capabilities.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2022

Chinese students are becoming more politically active in Australian elections – but it comes at a risk

Chinese international students in Australia have become more politically engaged in recent years, particularly when it comes to student politics on campus.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2022

Australian writing and publishing faces 'grinding austerity' as funding continues to decline

It was a grim federal budget for arts and culture on Tuesday night.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2022