The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Coady fractured ankle before Games medal

Australian snowboarder Tess Coady has revealed she suffered an ankle fracture in a practice run before winning bronze at the Beijing Olympics.

AAP · Feb 19, 2022

The Stats Guy: Lock the door but rest easy. The numbers say crime is declining

If we read crime headlines without statistical background information, we risk falling for the “what you see is all there is” fallacy.

The New Daily · Feb 19, 2022

Australia says China warship fired laser at its patrol plane

The Australian Defense Department says a Chinese navy ship fired a laser at one of its surveillance aircraft, putting the lives of the crew in danger

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2022

Bayer glyphosate, Roundup production takes a hit, but Australian farmers may have 'dodged a bullet'

As farmers prepare for new crops, the company that makes high-demand glyphosate products, including Roundup, details a major issue.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2022

Australia reports 43 COVID deaths before expanded border reopening

Australia recorded 43 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, as it readies to welcome international tourists on Monday for the first time in nearly two years.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022

Grace Tame criticises media who tried to 'discredit' her with bong photo, calls for honest discussion on trauma

In an open letter published on Twitter, the former Australian of the Year says the incident let her down as an advocate of the survivor community.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2022

Western Australia Covid cases climb to record as Victoria reports 20 deaths and NSW 12

Queensland announces 10 Covid-related deaths, South Australia two and Tasmania one

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2022

Winter Olympics 2022 day 15: Sweden pip GB to curling gold after extra end – as it happened

Rolling report: There are plenty more medals to be won as the Games in Beijing reach their penultimate day. Join Martin Belam for updates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2022

Batting depth could see Smith on the outer

Australia's firing middle-order is in such hot form that Steve Smith could find it tough to break back into the side before the T20 World Cup in October.

AAP · Feb 19, 2022

International students say career opportunities in Australia do not match their qualifications

Australia has welcomed nearly 30,000 international students under new economic incentives in the last six weeks, but some international graduates say they feel like they are being treated as "commodities".

ABC News · Feb 19, 2022