The Latest Breaking News from Australia

The myth that won't die: shutting down immigration did not kickstart the economy

Australia’s unemployment rate – now at 4.2% – is at its lowest in more than a decade. It’s not too far off slipping below 4%, something that hasn’t happened for the best part of half a century.

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2022

Time for a reckoning: Cricket Australia, fossil fuel sponsorship and climate change

As we head towards the end of the summer sporting calendar, Cricket Australia is facing pressing questions well beyond replacing Justin Langer as coach of the men’s national teams.

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2022

Meet Vivienne Binns, the Australian artist whose work was called 'an affront to masculinity'

Review: Vivienne Binns: On and through the Surface, MUMA

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2022

Tamil asylum seeker 'thrilled' to pursue dream of becoming a doctor at ANU

The Australian National University celebrated academic achievements at graduation ceremonies this week.

The Canberra Times · Feb 9, 2022

Golfer Hannah Green getting back into swing of things with 13th Beach opener

After a disrupted preparation period, Greg Norman Medallist Hannah Green returns to the circuit with one goal in mind: to reach the top 10 this year.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2022

Chumpy still inspires Aussie snowboarders

Two years after his death, the presence of Alex "Chumpy" Pullin still inspires the Australian Olympic snowboarders, as the men set out in the snowboard cross.

AAP · Feb 9, 2022

Fears of Ukraine drawing foreign fighters

Ahead of a foreign ministers' meeting between Australia, the US, India and Japan, security agencies are warning of Ukraine becoming a foreign fighter magnet.

AAP · Feb 9, 2022

Jobs growth resilient in face of Omicron

New figures show the jobs market was slow to pick up in January compared with a year ago, which the Australian Bureau of Statistics partly blames on Omicron.

AAP · Feb 9, 2022

Gas-fired power falls to lowest level since 2005 as Coalition pushes ahead with its ‘gas-fired recovery’

Renewable energy provided 31.4% of electricity within the national market covering the eastern states and South Australia in 2021

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022

Coalition boasts of tough line on China but documents reveal private fears on trade

Documents obtained under freedom of information show how worried Australian officials were over economic impact of Beijing’s actions

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022