The Latest Breaking News from Australia

England yet to hit top form going into World Cup final, says Sophie Ecclestone

The spinner took six for 36 in the emphatic semi-final win over South Africa

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Australia's Minjee Lee shares lead after first round of season-opening major in California

Australia's Minjee Lee will begin the second round in California in a share of the lead, after posting a 6-under-66 to commence her campaign for a second major.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

Pensioners have much to offer aged care sector but restrictions on working hours make it difficult

In-home care service provider Home Instead says the federal budget missed the mark for pensioners who want to work. But despite her expertise and passion for delivering companionship and assistance to the aged population, Mrs Lynette Allen can only work 15 hours a fortnight before it impacts the tax on…

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

Strong winds, huge seas batter Australia's southeast even as rains ease

Torrential rain that flooded towns on Australia's east coast eased on Friday but a combination of two intense weather systems generated wild winds and huge waves at several tourist spots including Sydney's northern beaches.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

Last Neighbours episode date revealed as UK and Australia fans can watch on same day

Neighbours finale will not see Ramsay Street or its characters blown up, confirms the exec producer as he leaves door open

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Marsupial creeps back from extinction

A tiny marsupial wiped out by feral pests in NSW is creeping back from localised extinction, with a fresh batch of zoo-bred babies released this week.

AAP · Apr 1, 2022

How Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speeches to parliaments tap into key sensitivities

Whether it's MH17, WWII, or nuclear disasters, appealing to a nation's sensitivities in his quest for support has become part of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's playbook.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

What is Australia's Bushmaster armoured personnel carrier, and how will the vehicles help Ukraine?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appeal for Australian-made armoured vehicles has been answered, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirming Bushmasters will be sent to join the fight against Russian forces.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

Half of Australia’s youth detainees are Indigenous children, research finds

Young First Nations people are 5.8% of population aged 10-17 but make up 49% of all youth in detention, report says

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2022

More permanent skilled visas are a big deal. The government is heading in the right direction

Migration didn’t rate a mention in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s budget speech. But the increase in Australia’s permanent skilled intake that Home Affairs Minister Alex Hawke announced on budget night is a big deal, and one that will leave Australians better off.

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2022