The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia spent billions on jet fighters off the plan. Now, we're having trouble even flying them

There’s a problem with Australia’s brand new fighter jet – it’s just not that reliable. As a result, it flies about 25% less than it should. Less flying means fewer well-trained pilots, but it also hints at other problems lurking in the background.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

Australia's biggest construction company, CIMIC, accused of not paying foreign workers in the Middle East

Australia's biggest construction group stands accused of not paying hundreds of foreign workers and expats in the Middle East, in what has been described as a humanitarian disaster.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

SA residents prepare to enter WA as COVID border restrictions lift

There's relief and excitement among South Australians as Western Australia opens its border after years of restrictions.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

Vehicle market posts small sales rise

The Australian vehicle market rose marginally in February as the industry continues to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022

Still 'Waiting for Gonski' – a great book about the sorry tale of school funding

You may think “not another article on school funding”. But this important story has to be told and the book, Waiting For Gonski: how Australia failed its schools, should be read by every parent, economist and Australian committed to “the fair go”.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

As industry lines up to take water from a wild Top End river, trees tell the story of a much drier past

The Northern Territory has some of the most pristine rivers in the world. But amid the big push to develop northern Australia, industries are lining up to take water from these wild waterways.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

Australia fully open to travel as last state reopens border

Australia is fully open to vaccinated travelers after Western Australia became the last state to lift border restrictions

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Ashleigh Gardner to miss start of Women's Cricket World Cup after COVID-19 diagnosis

Belinda Clark medallist Ash Gardner is set to stay in Christchurch while Australia take on England in the tournament opener on Saturday in Hamilton.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

Federal support for SA space venture

The federal govenment has provided $20 million to a company developing a satellite manufacturing hub in Adelaide.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022

Kokkinakis earns Davis Cup singles recall

Captain Lleyton Hewitt has opted for Thanasi Kokkinakis as Australia's No.2 singles pick for this weekend's Davis Cup qualifying tie against Hungary in Sydney.

AAP · Mar 2, 2022