The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Careful response to cost of living: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government is fully aware of the cost of living pressures Australians are facing and is promising a budget response.

AAP · Mar 20, 2022

Quad has accepted Indian stand on Ukraine, says Australian envoy

PM Modi has used his contacts to call for an end of the conflict, Barry O’Farrel says.

The Hindu · Mar 20, 2022

Corporate tax system unsustainable: report

A new report from the Australian National University has highlighted multiple "systemic" issues with the current tax system for companies.

AAP · Mar 20, 2022

TS Eliot’s wife Vivienne died in an asylum. Steven Carroll decided to free her

Over four novels, the award-winning Australian author has picked apart Eliot and his relationships with women – but felt moved to give the poet’s first wife a happier end

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2022

The 10 best Bluey episodes, for both kids and parents – sorted

It’s hard to know where to start with this beloved Australian cartoon – but these episodes are funny, thoughtful and incredibly touching

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2022

Chemical from tyres linked to mass salmon deaths in US found in Australia for first time

Scientists find 6PPD-quinone in Queensland creek and call for urgent research to see if local aquatic life was harmed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2022

Hopeful of concluding early harvest trade deal with India by end of this month: Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison will hold a virtual summit on Monday

The Hindu · Mar 20, 2022

Elizabeth Hurley says her ‘heart aches’ as she is forced to miss ex-fiancé Shane Warne’s funeral

Hurley was engaged to the Australian cricket legend in 2011

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022

Pak vs Aus, 3rd Test | Rival captains expect another slow wicket in series decider

After receiving criticism on the Rawalpindi wicket, PCB flew in ICC Academy curator Toby Lumsden, who has assisted the local ground staff to prepare the Lahore Test wicket

The Hindu · Mar 20, 2022

COVID-19 surge and independent MPs play on Liberal minds after SA loss

Voter anxiety about COVID-19 and a strong showing by independent challengers are worrying federal government MPs after the South Australian election.

The New Daily · Mar 20, 2022