The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Kava may be coming to a supermarket or cafe near you. But what is it? Is it safe?

You might be hearing more about kava over coming months, the psychoactive drink better known in the Pacific, but becoming more widely available in Australia.

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2022

New Zealand to take 450 refugees from Australian detention

Refugees who tried to get to Australia by boat have spent years on remote islands or held in immigration detention.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2022

Australian judge overturns deportation of former US marine, citing Alex Hawke’s lack of personal consideration

Joseph Leon McQueen used photo of ‘sign here’ stickers on immigration minister’s brief to argue decision was rushed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2022

3 orthopaedic surgeries that might be doing patients (and their pockets) more harm than good

Orthopaedic surgery (surgery for problems related to bones, joints, tendons and ligaments) is the third most common reason Australians go under the knife.

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2022

Gudinski statue unveiled in Melbourne

A statue of late Australian music promoter Michael Gudinski has been unveiled outside of Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022

Russia, Ukraine hackers run ransomware ops

Russian and Ukrainian cyber gangs continue to launch ransomware campaigns, with Australian firms at risk of data compromise and extortion.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022

Billionaire Palmer pivots to living costs

Senate hopeful Clive Palmer says his United Australia Party will freeze the fuel excise as the billionaire attempts to pivot to cost-of-living pressure.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022

Yoorrook truth-telling commission begins to examine 'brutal ugliness' of Australia's treatment of Aboriginal people

For the first time in Australia's history, a truth-telling commission has begun investigating the nation's brutal history since colonisation, to lay bare systematic abuses against Aboriginal people.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022

Australia agrees 450 refugees can be resettled in New Zealand, nine years after deal first offered

Under the deal 150 refugees a year held on Nauru, or who have come to Australia temporarily, will be eligible for resettlement

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2022

New Zealand to take 450 refugees from Australian processing centres

The New Zealand government said on Thursday it would take a total of 450 asylum seekers in Australia or its offshore detention centre on Nauru in the South Pacific over the next three year.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022