The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Budget does not do enough for Covid fatigued health system and aged care workforce crisis, peak bodies say

Representatives say predicted winter Omicron wave will further strain GPs, while allocated funding will not alleviate care workforce shortage

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

Paine could give evidence in sexting case

Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine could be called to give evidence over allegations he sent lewd messages to a woman if the matter goes to trial.

AAP · Mar 30, 2022

South Africa urged to avoid 6 Nations and stick with Rugby Championship by Damian de Allende

Munster star Damian loves to take on New Zealand, Australia and Argentina on a yearly basis

Irish Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

There's $1.3 billion for women's safety in the budget and it's nowhere near enough

Halfway through his budget speech on Tuesday night, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg acknowledged the women’s safety crisis in Australia.

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2022

Lee, Green lead Aussie golf major charge

Minjee Lee and Hannah Green lead the Australian challenge at golf's first major of the year, the Chevron Championship in California.

AAP · Mar 30, 2022

Earthquake activity shakes Adelaide, again — and it's because Australia's edging northwards

Adelaide last night was shaken by its second notable earth tremor this month. One senior seismologist has referred to a "cluster of events" and says there are several factors at play.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

Federal budget gives $25 million for Australia-first domestic violence trauma recovery centre in NSW

Survivors of domestic violence are a step closer to accessing holistic support to recover from their trauma, but aged care workers say the federal budget is a "missed opportunity" for improving conditions.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

Thousands of Australians flee homes as floods inundate towns

Heavy rains deluged Australia's east coast on Wednesday, submerging entire towns, while thousands of people fled their homes for the second time within weeks after fast-moving flood waters burst river banks and broke over levees.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2022

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to address Australian parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy will address Australia's parliament on Thursday evening by video, the parliament was told.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2022

Shane Warne's memorial service: MCG farewells Australian cricket great, as it happened

Shane Warne's children — Summer, Jackson and Brooke — close proceedings at the MCG with emotional tributes to their late dad, before unveiling the stand renamed his honour. Look back on all the tributes.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022