The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Scott Morrison signals budget measures to counter soaring petrol prices and cost of living

Prime minister says government ‘very conscious’ of the impacts of fuel prices as Liberals ponder SA election loss

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2022

Australia’s cataclysmic floods raise spectre of communities’ permanent retreat

Climate change is leaving cities across the world uninsurable, and evacuation may be the only solution

Financial Times · Mar 21, 2022

Cricketer Will Pucovski cleared to play after panel concludes some of his 11 concussions were something else

Will Pucovski, the 24-year-old cricketer who has suffered 11 suspected concussions in his career, has been cleared to play at the elite level by a panel assembled by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

Sydney news: Flood-affected residents protest outside PM's home

MORNING BRIEFING: Flood-affected Lismore residents are protesting outside Prime Minister Scott Morrison's home, calling for action on climate change.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2022

Morning mail: claims of forced deportations from Ukraine, plight of 51 asylum seekers, best Bluey episodes

Monday: US says reports of forced civilian deportation from Mariupol to Russia are ‘unconscionable’ if true. Plus: the 10 top Bluey episodes for parents and kids, ranked

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2022

Syrian refugee reflects on his chance meeting with Peter Malinauskas on South Australia's election day

Among the many laudatory words spoken by South Australia's premier-elect, Peter Malinauskas, during his victory speech were expressions of praise and admiration for Syrian refugee Rateb Alkhalil and his family, whom Mr Malinauskas met on polling day.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2022

How the death of 'the most selfless person' led to a life-changing venture

On what would have been his 25th birthday, Najeeb Rafee was taken off life support after an accident in a Canberra river. Now, his friends are honouring his legacy through a refugee and migrant swim school.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2022

How Arthur and Helen Coghlan's magical father-daughter bond is keeping Australia's art of escapology alive

Known as Australia’s “Houdini”, Arthur Coghlan has been amazing audiences for decades. But the best stunt he’s ever pulled off is passing on his love for magic to his daughter.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2022

Foreign oil dependence a 'massive vulnerability' as defence experts call for EVs, green transport

Defence analysts are calling for Australia to speed up its transition to EVs and green transport, saying the country's heavy reliance on imported oil is a "massive" security weakness.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2022

Energy bills are spiking after the Russian invasion. We should have doubled-down on renewables years ago

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is happening half a planet away from Australia.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2022