The Latest Breaking News from Australia

WA records 258 new local COVID-19 cases as Qantas CEO Alan Joyce invited to eat 'humble pie'

Western Australia reports another 258 local COVID-19 cases as Deputy Premier Roger Cook invites Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to "eat some delicious humble pie when he comes to WA and sees how good it is here".

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

Three COVID-19 deaths in South Australia as cases rise for a second day

South Australia reports another three deaths of people with COVID-19, amid an increase in daily case numbers.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

No other wealthy nation concentrates disadvantaged children into disadvantaged schools like Australia does

The evidence is overwhelming that money matters in education, especially for disadvantaged students

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022

Four Aussie stars skip ODIs, T20 for IPL

Star opener David Warner and fast-bowling trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will not play in Australia's white-ball games in Pakistan.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022

Scott Morrison’s China gambit is a Hail Mary from a flailing leader trying to galvanise fear

The majority of Australians support a position which is the polar opposite to the government’s current tub-thumping on national security

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022

China accuses Australian defence force of ‘spiteful’ actions after laser accusation

Prime minister Scott Morrison says Australia makes ‘no apology’ for location of surveillance plane

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

Indigenous entrepreneurship may well be the driver of social innovation

Research has found Indigenous start-up businesses could improve the welfare and well-being of First Nations individuals and communities. This has the potential to reduce many economic and social setbacks experienced by Indigenous people.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2022

Married At First Sight Australia's Brent brands new wife Tamara a 'psychopath'

Season nine of Married at First Sight Australia returned on Monday evening and it did not disappoint as the drama kicked off almost straight away with one couple in particular

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2022

‘World is waking up’: ex-energy boss Kerry Schott says AGL bid a sign of big changes ahead

Takeover bid comes as energy companies look to expedite shutdown of coal-fired power plants in face of growing renewable competition, Schott says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

Introduced species are animals too: why the debate over compassionate conservation is worth having

Wild horses roaming the Snowy Mountains have long been the subject of fierce debate. Some say they’re feral pests destroying Kosciuszko National Park’s fragile native ecosystem. Others argue they’re national icons and an important part of Australia’s colonial heritage.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2022