COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in one place Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia. ABC News · Feb 21, 2022
Despite net zero carbon emission targets, Australia forging ahead with coking coal as 'green' steel development lags Australia is the world's largest exporter of metallurgical coal used in steelmaking and the second-largest exporter of thermal coal used for electricity generation. How long will its run last? ABC News · Feb 21, 2022
Morning mail: NSW train chaos continues, Putin recognises breakaway Ukraine regions, amputee experience Tuesday: Sydney’s trains to return with limited services amid ongoing industrial action dispute. Plus: machetes and divvy vans at Painters and Dockers’ worst gig The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022
Cool $800m flows to Antarctic activities The environment minister says an $800 million funding boost to research and scientific capability in Antarctica strengthens Australia's commitment to the area. AAP · Feb 21, 2022
Novak Djokovic wins on tennis return in first match since Australian Open saga The Serbian, who could be replaced as men’s No 1 by Daniil Medvedev this week, won his first match of the year on his return to the court The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022
Australians are taking antidepressants in record numbers and for longer than ever, but coming off them can be ‘frightening’ Australians are taking antidepressants in record numbers and for longer than ever, but coming off them can be "frightening". ABC News · Feb 21, 2022
Paul Bongiorno: Hardball politics exposes a defenceless scare campaign Scott Morrison’s ramping up of a scare campaign has shone a laser-like focus on how defenceless Australia is against any military threat China might pose. The New Daily · Feb 21, 2022
Who are the Married at First Sight Australia season 9 couples as the series returns to E4? Who will go the distance, and who will fall at the first hurdle? Bristol Post · Feb 21, 2022
Australia to invest $800 million shoring up Antarctic claim amid strategic competition Australia will soon fly a fleet of surveillance drones over the interior of Antarctica and establish temporary stations to boost its influence amid renewed competition in territory it maintains an historical claim to. ABC News · Feb 21, 2022
AEC finds 'several issues' with Greens think tank returns The Australian Electoral Commission has found "several issues" a Greens think tank's financial return. The Canberra Times · Feb 21, 2022
Battler O'Connell pushes Murray hard Australian Chris O'Connell has come close to downing former world No.1 Andy Murray in a near-three-hour scrap in Dubai. AAP · Feb 21, 2022
The way we use air conditioning is changing, and it’s time we talked about it, expert says Australians are increasingly concerned with keeping toxic air out and clean air in. It's time to consider if our energy infrastructure can keep up, this expert says. ABC News · Feb 21, 2022
The battle over Australia's brumbies intensifies in a clash of culture, colonialism and conservation People are being subjected to vicious online abuse, vandalism and even death threats as brumby activists resist any moves to remove horses from Australia's high country. ABC News · Feb 21, 2022
Australian science helps world's vaccines Australian scientists have developed a technique that could end the need to refrigerate animal and human vaccines including for COVID-19. AAP · Feb 21, 2022
AAP · Feb 21, 2022 Disasters require election focus: insurers Australian governments must collectively put $2 billion towards protecting communities from extreme weather events over the next five years, insurers say.
AAP · Feb 21, 2022 Household iso rules could be relaxed: Hunt Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated there is further capacity to reduce isolation requirements for household contacts to match those for essential workers.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022 More voters trust Labor than Coalition to manage Australia-China relationship, poll suggests Scott Morrison bowled up a scare campaign on national security but latest Guardian Essential poll suggests it is not working
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022 Why is a tech billionaire trying to buy Australia’s dirtiest energy company AGL? Mike Cannon-Brookes believes backing renewable energy over old coal power plants will keep electricity prices down, create jobs and slash emissions – is he right?
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022 Coalition pledges $804m to ensure Antarctica is ‘free from conflict’ Drones, autonomous vehicles and helicopters will aid research and exploration in the increasingly contested region
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022 Disappointment, not success, the true measure of Josh Giddey’s character The 19-year-old Australian has the physical attributes, basketball intelligence and mental fortitude of a true star
AAP · Feb 21, 2022 Government 'in denial' amid AGL power play The consortium bidding to overhaul Australia's largest electricity generator and biggest carbon emitter is engaging both sides of politics, and AGL Energy.
The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022 Australia re–opens borders for all travellers Pre-Covid, 4 lakh Indians travelled to Australia per year
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022 Australia reopening: Top 10 unmissable experiences to try Down Under As the far-flung giant finally opens its doors to international travellers, expert David Whitley narrows down the only stops you need to know for food, wine, adventure and city buzz
ABC News · Feb 21, 2022 Japan 'fully behind' Australia over laser incident involving China in Arafura Sea, says ambassador Yamagami Shingo Ambassador Yamagami Shingo says Tokyo shares Australia's concerns about what happened off the coast of the Northern Territory last week and says his country is "fully behind Australia on this matter".
Wales Online · Feb 21, 2022 Married at First Sight Australia: Full list of singletons looking for love and when and where to watch in the UK Would you marry someone you'd only just met?