Chalmers warns of ‘more polarising politics’ – as it happened The day’s news as it happened The Guardian - AU · Apr 11
Day dream believer eyes famous Aussie Masters triumph Australian former world No.1 Jason Day craves to be in the mix down the stretch after storming back into contention for Masters glory at Augusta National. AAP · Apr 11
High-performance EVs and hatchbacks ready to steal show After smashing sales records in Australia, electric vehicles are expected to be in high demand at the largest motor show in the southern hemisphere. AAP · Apr 11
'You don't lose your talent': great's tip for Cam Smith Fellow former British Open champion Ian Baker-Finch has some sage advice for embattled Australian golf ace Cameron Smith after missing the Masters cut. AAP · Apr 11
Australia’s demolition derby collides with safety rules as fans fight to save the ‘oddball’ motor sport Pitting beaten-up cars against each other at rural agricultural shows, the sport has been in the spotlight since a crash last year that injured spectators The Guardian - AU · Apr 11
Canada slashed migration and housing costs dropped. There may be lessons for Australia While rising vacancy rates caused a dip in rents and home prices, it hasn’t solved Canada’s chronically unaffordable property market The Guardian - AU · Apr 11
How Australia’s remote communities are experiencing the fuel crisis: ‘A knock-on effect for people already struggling’ One family in the Indigenous community of Ltyentye Apurte has seen their weekly shop increase from $600 to $800 because of rising diesel prices The Guardian - AU · Apr 11
‘I jumped at it’: Australia’s new CDC chief on trust, misinformation and never being surprised by a health threat Zoe Wainer’s parents started the country’s first public abortion clinic. Now she is making history too, as the inaugural head of the Australian Centre for Disease Control The Guardian - AU · Apr 11
More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel The impacts of the energy crisis will likely continue even if a Middle East ceasefire holds, the government warns as it prepares to roll out an ad campaign. AAP · Apr 11
Matildas next generation take charge in Fifa Series rout over Malawi Australia defeat Scorchers 5-0 in Nairobi as second-half substitutes inject much-needed energy and McKenna scores on debut in final minute The Guardian - AU · Apr 11
Under-strength GB reach Billie Jean King Cup finals after ‘crazy’ win over Australia Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage combined to win the doubles and give Great Britain an unassailable 3-0 lead The Independent UK · Apr 11
Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan The start of the 2026 Formula 1 season has made one thing clear: Red Bull has a great deal of work to do, particularly on the chassis side. The Australian Grand Prix offered some encouragement, but the races in China and Japan have delivered a reality check Autosport · Apr 11
‘There’s people dying for your petrol’: while Israel bombs Beirut, Lebanese Australians feel outrage and fear Religious and community leaders are urging the Australian government to take a harder stance on Israel as it continues to bombard Lebanon The Guardian - AU · Apr 11
Australia begins crackdown on Indian visas in 2026: Four in ten students rejected Australia has begun a crackdown on visa approvals, rejecting visas for international students at record rates since the beginning of 2026. Applications from students belonging to India, Nepal and Bangladesh have been the worst affected, facing massive cuts as compared to 2025 visa approvals. The Times of India · Apr 11
AAP · Apr 11 Green advocates urge reset on food security goals Australia's future food security priorities need to be redefined when a third of the country is going hungry, a conservation group says.
AAP · Apr 11 Australia stunned by Britain in BJK Cup upset Great Britain have routed favourites Australia in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie in Melbourne, relegating Sam Stosur's team to November's playoffs.
AAP · Apr 11 Picklum falls short in decider, Hawaiian ace rings bell Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan continued her head to head dominance over Molly Picklum as she defeated Australia's surfing world champion in the Bells Beach final.
The Times of India · Apr 11 Scientists in Australia have discovered a tiny microbe that could reveal the origin of human life Scientists have discovered an archaea called ‘Asgard’ in the extremely high-salinity waters of Shark Bay, Australia, which contains microbes that provide a long-standing evolutionary enigma for many centuries - how did simple, single-celled bacteria develop into such complex multicellular organisms, animals, and human beings? These unique microorganisms serve as an…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 11 Anisa Nandaula: No Small Talk review – chatty fun with rising star of Australian comedy Melbourne international comedy festivalThe Ugandan-Australian standup has amassed a significant following online with her almost aggressively bubbly audience interactions
The Guardian - AU · Apr 11 RMIT drops misconduct case against student who accused university of being ‘complicit in Gaza genocide’ Exclusive: Move comes after Guardian Australia revealed Gemma Seymour was facing potential suspension over video criticising RMIT’s ties to weapons companies
AAP · Apr 10 Families choosing school or savings as fuel prices bite Work from home, catch public transport, ride a bike, go electric - meet the Australians for whom none is an option, and go without if they fill up their tank.
AAP · Apr 10 Rory leaves Day needing a golf miracle at the Masters Jason Day is clinging to the hope of pulling off a golfing miracle and winning the Masters from eight shots back at the halfway mark.
TechRadar · Apr 10 The Dreame Z20 Station is an excellent example of how power, performance and price can be balanced in a cordless vacuum The Dreame Z20 Station offers a close-to-perfect combination of design and performance and would be a fantastic addition to any home.
AAP · Apr 10 You've got mail: tales from Australia's oldest 'postie' After running the Bellata post office for more than three decades, Australia's oldest postmistress reflects on her time in the mail industry.
AAP · Apr 10 'Don't panic': cash isn't king when it comes to super The US war on Iran is spooking Australians who've watched their super pools drop tens of thousands of dollars since the conflict began on February 28.