The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Supply and demand: How COVID-19 has caused car prices to soar

Yep, you’re not imagining it, the price of new and used cars is going up. Why is it happening? The New Daily breaks it down.

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2022

The many faces of Toni Collette: Mystery thriller Pieces Of Her amid three new blockbusters

Pieces of Her is Australian actress Toni Collette's latest offering, as well as The Staircase and her role in the Oscar-nominated Nightmare Alley.

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2022

When we open up, let’s open up big: Top economists say we need more migrants

Economists have overwhelmingly endorsed a return to the highest immigration intake on record, saying Australia should aim for 190,000 migrants per year.

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2022

Australian PM Terms China Laser Incident 'Intimidation'

Australia's prime minister accused China of an "act of intimidation" on Sunday after Canberra said a Chinese naval vessel shone a laser at one of the country's defense aircraft. The ship was one of two Chinese navy vessels sailing through waters off Australia's northern coast on Thursday when it illuminated…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2022

Sri Lanka scores thrilling T20 win v Aust

Star batter Kusal Mendis has lifted Sri Lanka to a consolation Twenty20 victory, with the tourists defeating Australia by five wickets with a ball to spare.

AAP · Feb 20, 2022

Australia falls to Sri Lanka in five-wicket loss in fifth T20 international at MCG

With just one ball to spare, Sri Lanka secures a five-wicket victory over Australia in the fifth and final T20 international at the MCG.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2022

Explainer: what was the Chinese laser attack about and why does it matter?

Just after midnight last Thursday, a transiting Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessel shone a military-grade laser at an Australian air force plane conducting coastal maritime surveillance.

The Conversation · Feb 20, 2022

Australia prepares to welcome back tourists, but operators warn it will be a slow start

More than 50 international flights expected to land in Australia in next 24 hours as country’s border reopens to all visa holders

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2022

Josh Giddey shines in NBA Skills Challenge, Patty Mills misses out in 3-point contest

Josh Giddey impresses alongside his rookie teammates during the NBA All-Star Weekend, while fellow Australian Patty Mills fails to advance to the final round of the traditional 3-point competition.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2022

'Fortress Australia' to welcome tourists for first time under COVID

Australia will welcome international tourists on Monday after nearly two years of sealing its borders, relying on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to live with the pandemic as infections decline.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2022