The Latest Breaking News from Australia

A cut-and-paste attack on electric vehicle batteries and renewables is spanning the globe. But is it right?

Despite a boost from former resources minister Matt Canavan, a well-shared text essay decrying renewables contains only partial truths

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

Manchester Airport co-owner pledges £3bn boost as Australian energy giant set to create over 1,000 jobs

IFM Investors holds a 35.5% stake in Manchester Airports Group

Birmingham Post · Mar 30, 2022

‘Surprised and delighted’: poetry dominates Stella prize shortlist after change in rules

Three collections are up for the $50,000 Australian literary prize for women and non-binary writers, alongside a graphic novel, an essay and one novel

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

Just one in 13,000 refugees have been resettled from a regional visa program

Refugee Arad Nik moved to a regional area as part of the requirements of his Safe Haven Enterprise Visa. He hoped the visa would lead to permanent residency but now is not sure what comes next.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

Morning mail: Joyce dissolves water advisory body, Zelenskiy to address MPs, Bruce Willis retires

Thursday: Deputy PM disbands group established to scrutinise major projects. Plus: action star’s aphasia diagnosis

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

Animal vaccine lab to be established in Bendigo with Japanese encephalitis the first in its sights

A new vaccine to protect Australia's pig population against Japanese encephalitis virus is being developed in Victoria, and could soon be one of many emerging from a specialist national laboratory.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

EMA Starts Review Of Sanofi-GlaxoSmithKline's COVID-19 Vaccine

The European Medicines Agency has started reviewing Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:SNY) and its partner GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (NYSE:GSK) application seeking conditional authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine candidate, Vidprevtyn, was already being evaluated under a rolling review by EMA. The drugmakers had earlier said that they would seek regulatory approval for their COVID-19 vaccine to be…

Benzinga · Mar 30, 2022

Australia's budding vanadium industry vital to more sustainable future, experts say

As the country comes to terms with its role in climate change, Australia begins to harness its rich vanadium deposits for the first time. Here's why experts are so excited about it.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

Is the budget good for women? The paid parental leave change takes us backwards and childcare costs were ignored

Among the many budget papers is the Women’s Budget Statement, a booklet outlining what the federal government is doing for Australian women. This includes A$2.1 billion for measures on domestic violence, women’s health, training and leadership.

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2022

Healy revelling in World Cup final shot

Alyssa Healy's reinvention as an ODI opener has been crucial in Australia's success since the last World Cup, and especially so in Wednesday's semi-final win.

AAP · Mar 30, 2022