Spy cameras in Thai embassy toilet probed Foreign affairs officials have confirmed reports that a man was arrested after cameras were found in female bathrooms at the Australian embassy in Bangkok. AAP · Feb 16, 2022
Parliament passes electoral changes Australian voters who have to isolate because of COVID-19 in the lead up to election day will be able to participate over the phone. AAP · Feb 16, 2022
Minister would consider Djokovic's return Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, the man who had Novak Djokovic's Australian visa cancelled, says the door is not closed on the Serb's possible return. AAP · Feb 16, 2022
How to make your diet more sustainable, healthy or cheap – without giving up nutrients People choose certain foods or change their diets for a range of reasons: to improve their health, lose weight, save money or due to concerns about sustainability or the way food is produced. The Conversation · Feb 16, 2022
No surprise sports in 2026 Comm Games: CGA Commonwealth Games Australia's chief Craig Phillips says there's unlikely to be any surprise sports included in Victoria's bid to host the 2026 Games. AAP · Feb 16, 2022
Wool demand rises as office workers return Demand for Australian wool is recovering from the pandemic hit, when logistical challenges and reduced need for work attire hurt prices. AAP · Feb 16, 2022
How humid is it? 3 things to keep you cool in a hot and sticky summer (and 3 things that won't) La Niña has resulted in a humid summer for much of eastern Australia. The Conversation · Feb 16, 2022
Jai Opetaia's world title fight postponed Australian boxer Jai Opetaia has had his scheduled world cruiserweight title fight with Mairis Briedis delayed as the Latvian recovers from COVID-19. AAP · Feb 16, 2022
Leaked data from Canadian convoy protest fundraiser reveals hundreds of Australian donors A leaked database of donations made to Canadian truckers protesting against vaccine mandates has listed hundreds of Australians among the convoy's supporters. ABC News · Feb 16, 2022
Australia holding people in immigration detention for record 689 days on average, report finds Human Rights Watch says the average is 12 times longer than the US, showing ‘how completely alone Australia is in the world’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2022
The all-powerful ‘Minister’ and Australian immigration detention Refugees say they are at the mercy of ‘The Minister’ – three politicians with the power to grant visas and release. Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2022
‘They grabbed my arms’: The sick refugee deported by Australia Refugee says he was forced onto a plane with hardened criminals and sent back to a country he fled in fear of his life Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2022
Victoria, Australia in pole position to host 2026 Commonwealth Games Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games on five previous occasions, the most recent in 2018 The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
Perth Afghans join national call for federal government to end permanent visa limbo About 5,000 Afghans have been on temporary visas for almost a decade. They cannot sponsor family members, or even apply for a bank loan in Australia. ABC News · Feb 16, 2022
AAP · Feb 16, 2022 Opener Agar unlocks Australia T20 options Australia could have stumbled on a new formula for their T20 World Cup defence, with Ashton Agar opening the batting against Sri Lanka in Canberra.
Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022 Novak Djokovic issues apology for breaking Covid rules before Australian Open fiasco World No 1 Novak Djokovic has taken part in a tell-all interview with BBC News following his dramatic deportation from Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year
The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2022 Escape from the City: is there a more compelling and frustrating TV show? Couples are shown around lovely houses they almost never buy in a lifestyle show that makes for enjoyable, if painful viewing as Australian property prices skyrocket
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 NT Senator Sam McMahon claims to have diagnosed Australia's first canine COVID infection in Darwin dog A pet dog in Darwin that developed a "loud cough" after its owner became infected with coronavirus could be Australia's first COVID-19 case in a canine, claims Northern Territory senator and vet Sam McMahon.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2022 Parliament debates character test bill – as it happened This blog is now closed
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 Ice Sports Tasmania pushes for new rink to grow future skaters, curlers, hockey players Tasmania could become the only state without an ice skating rink, but there's a new push to keep ice sports alive and grow Australia's future curlers and figure skaters.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 All the coronavirus news you need in one place — as it happened Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia, as it happened in our live blog.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 ASX rises, Fortescue Metals and CSL report weaker profits from COVID-19 restrictions The Australian share market rises in afternoon trade, soaring oil and gas prices boost Santos' profit, while Fortescue Metals, CSL and Treasury Wine Estates reveal the impact of COVID-19 on their earnings.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 Riverland date plantation funding to boost local fruit on supermarket shelves A major supermarket chain hopes its grant of more than $400,000 to a Riverland date company will grow the local industry and reduce Australia's reliance on imports.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 WA businesses face restocking backlog despite Trans-Australian Railway line reopening Despite the reopening of the crucial east-west rail link following flooding in South Australia, supermarkets and other WA businesses face a lengthy backlog to replenish food and supplies.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 As vaccination rates for children lag, experts are urging parents not to ignore the risks Omicron can pose In most parts of Australia, only about half of children aged between five and 11 years are vaccinated, despite thousands of positive infections occurring in schools.