The Latest Breaking News from Australia

England set up semi-final showdown vs South Africa after remarkable World Cup turnaround

England will face South Africa in the semi-finals of the Women's Cricket World Cup after recovering from losing their first three group games

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2022

Conservationists call for tighter fishing rules to protect endangered sharks in Northern Territory waters

Scalloped hammerheads have been recognised as 'critically endangered' by the International Union for Conservation since 2018. But the species is not protected as endangered under Australia's environmental laws.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2022

The Loop: Budget revelations for first home buyers, life-threatening weather, why Diana film 'honoured' as worst

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ABC News · Mar 27, 2022

Many struggle to meet health costs: survey

Many financially disadvantaged Australians and those with chronic conditions face difficulty meeting healthcare costs, a survey of 5000 adults shows.

AAP · Mar 27, 2022

Australian budget 2022: Coalition unveils $17.9bn pre-election cash splash on road and rail projects

Largest new spending is $3.1bn for Melbourne Intermodal Terminal with package also allocating $140m for a regional road safety program

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2022

Storm surges and erosion pose risk to $25 billion of property: CoreLogic

Storm surges and erosion could cut billions of dollars in value from thousands of Australian coastal homes within the next 30 years, a new report has found.

The New Daily · Mar 27, 2022

Solomon Islands politician 'extremely disappointed' Australia ignored warnings of China military deal

The Solomon Islands Opposition Leader says he warned Australian officials last year that China was negotiating a military pact, as a prominent defence analyst predicts that Beijing is now likely to push for a strategic presence in Papua New Guinea.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2022

Steiner: Rush job to fix Schumacher’s F1 car risked Australia hopes

Haas boss Gunther Steiner says a rush job to fix Mick Schumacher’s car for Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix risked derailing his team’s prospects for the next race.

Autosport · Mar 27, 2022

Five years after ‘the biggest flood in living memory’, our city once again lies in ruins

If we’re to learn a lesson from the catastrophic floods in Australia, it’s that we are severely underprepared for catastrophic events like this one.

The New Daily · Mar 27, 2022

'Unbelievable' Jason Cummings MUST be in Australia squad as struggling Soccerroos sent striker SOS

The former Rangers star is being backed for a call up to Australia as he can switch his allegiances after being frozen out of the Scotland squad.

Daily Record · Mar 27, 2022