The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Soil carbon credit riches loom but farmers should keep them for themselves, expert says

Farmers thinking their soil will be the new frontier of the carbon economy should think again according to one of Australia's leading agricultural scientists.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2022

Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened

Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022

Aussies drinking less but more craft brews

A new report on the state of craft brewing in Australia has found 80 per cent of men enjoy sampling microbrewery beers compared to 21 per cent of women.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

Strategic Education's Shares Pop On Q4 Earnings Beat

Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ:STRA) reported fourth-quarter FY21 sales growth of 1.7% year-on-year, to $272.1 million, beating the consensus of $270.59 million. Total costs and expenses fell 7.4% Y/Y to $244.2 million. The operating margin was 10.2%, and operating income for the quarter jumped over 700% to $27.9 million. Adjusted operating income margin contracted…

Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022

Athletics great John Landy dies, aged 91

Middle-distance running great John Landy has died at the age of 91 after an accomplished life that included some of the great moments in Australian sport.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

Russia's firepower dwarfs Ukraine, but the invaders are facing tough resistance

Russia has far from exhausted its devastating military options — but a high-ranking Australian official says unexpected Ukrainian resistance will draw the conflict out for months.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2022

Films shot on mobile phones to be screened from Australia at international festival

No expensive camera equipment, no worries. Australia's SmartFone Flick Fest is open to anyone with a smartphone and a story to tell. It's even attracted an Academy Award winner.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2022

Husqvarna Australia Announces Husky Trek 2022 Off-Road Experience

Husqvarna Australia is bringing its Husky Trek 2022 event to Queensland in August, so gear up your trusty 701 Enduro or Norden 901 and get ready to explore.

RideApart · Feb 25, 2022

Aussie cycling star McCulloch takes GB job

Australia's cycling sprint star Kaarle McCulloch, who retired in November, has now been snapped up to coach Britain's fastest track women.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

Mystery bird: black-and-red broadbill, Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos, a latin bird

This lovely southeast Asian mystery bird is a distant relative of another mystery bird that I shared this week. Trail

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022