The Latest Breaking News from Australia

The pitch wasn't an excuse for us not being able to get over the line in the second Test vs Pakistan: Australia coach Andrew McDonald

NEW DELHI: Australia could have been 1-0 up in the ongoing three-match Test series against Pakistan. After settling for a draw in the opening Test in Rawalpindi, they created a few chances to seal the deal in the second Test in Karachi, but failed to grab them. One big potential…

The Times of India · Mar 21, 2022

Australia understands India's stance on Ukraine, after talks

India's foreign secretary says ally Australia understands New Delhi's position on the ongoing Ukraine crisis, as the two countries aim to focus on stability in the Indo-Pacific region and pushing through a major trade deal

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Defence Minister Peter Dutton flags future US-style Space Force for Australia

Launching Australia's new Space Command, the Defence Minister flags a future Australian military force in space similar to the one established by former US president Donald Trump, as China and Russia's space power grows.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

India says Australia understands its position on Ukraine

Australia understands India's stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, India's foreign secretary told reporters on Monday following a virtual summit between the prime ministers of Australia and India.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

More affordable childcare would boost women’s retirement savings, report says

Industry Super Australia research finds increasing childcare subsidy would reduce gender pay gap and future pension costs

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2022

Australia repatriates 29 Indian antiquities ahead of virtual summit

The oldest antiquity, a sandstone idol titled ‘Shiva Bhairava’ is believed to date back to 9th-10th century CE.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2022

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'snuck away' from royal tour for secret double date

In their time as working royals, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle carried out two royal tours, including one to Australia where they enjoyed a "completely secret evening" with two friends, a book claims

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2022

UN Weighs Listing Great Barrier Reef as 'in Danger'

The United Nations began a monitoring mission on the Great Barrier Reef Monday, assessing whether the World Heritage site is being protected from climate change as it suffers further widespread bleaching. Higher-than-average temperatures have again caused severe bleaching in parts of the reef, authorities confirmed last week, dashing hopes a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2022

Australian citizen Shokrollah Jebeli, 83, dies in Iran's Evin prison

Shokrollah Jebeli had been in a Tehran prison since January 2020 after facing charges in relation to financial disputes.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

Second anniversary of COVID-19 diagnoses in Ballarat and Warrnambool

Two years since Ballarat and Warrnambool recorded their first COVID-19 cases, festivals like Port Fairy are back as cases rise across Australia with a more infectious Omicron sub-variant.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022