Australian sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame says she was ‘threatened’ to not criticise PM Government has launched an investigation and said Scott Morrison would not have authorised the call The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Pat Cummins says Justin Langer's apology for being "too intense" was "unnecessary" Pat Cummins has spoken out about Justin Langer's departure as Australia's head coach, with the former opener resigning on Saturday Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022
‘Correction’: The banks are predicting the biggest housing crash in decades. But will they be right? Two of Australia’s major banks are now predicting the biggest house prices crash in decades, but are they right or will the market go in another direction? The New Daily · Feb 9, 2022
Travel rule changes for five holiday hotspots impacting every tourist this month The changes include altered vaccine requirements in a number of popular destinations. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Mystery as thousands of fish and prawns wash up dead after floating into bay Concerned locals have been posting images of the mass fish deaths to social media, after they began washing up along the banks in Sydney, Australia Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022
Court documents claim Alexander Downer called Timor-Leste an 'open book' in 2000 – years before bugging scandal A court filing claims that then-foreign minister Alexander Downer boasted to a Labor staffer that Timor-Leste was an "open book", as allegations emerge that Australia may have been monitoring the nation's leaders before the 2004 Witness K bugging scandal. ABC News · Feb 9, 2022
Blinken Lands in Australia Ahead of Indo-Pacific Meeting Secretary of State Antony Blinken and key allies are “voting with their feet” by flying to Australia to focus on challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, Australia’s foreign minister said Wednesday, as fears rise of a Russian invasion of Ukraine on the other side of the globe. Blinken landed in the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2022
Pat Cummins responds to Mitchell Johnson's "gutless" jibe over Justin Langer exit Mitchell Johnson accused Pat Cummins of "not respecting" Justin Langer amid his dramatic departure as head coach, and the Australia captain has now responded to his comments Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022
Blinken in Australia for Quad talks as Ukraine tensions simmer US’s top diplomat expected to discuss growing China-Russia ties at Quad meeting of foreign ministers in Melbourne. Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2022
Australia skipper Pat Cummins breaks silence on Justin Langer exit with strong verdict Pat Cummins has come under criticism for staying quiet amid Justin Langer's exit as Australia head coach, but the country's Test skipper has finally had his say on the drama Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022
Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins: nine key moments from the sellout press club event The 2021 Australian of the Year and the Liberal staffer who triggered parliament’s #MeToo reckoning did not mince words while putting politicians on notice The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022
‘Violent extremists’: Asio boss warns of ‘angry and isolated’ Australians radicalised during pandemic Mike Burgess says lockdown and vaccination grievances sometimes ‘turned to violence’ as he foreshadows foreign interference in 2022 federal election The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022
ASIO disrupts spy nest and election plot The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation disrupted a foreign intelligence network and plot to influence an election in the past year. AAP · Feb 9, 2022
Everton search for next Australian talent as Tim Cahill primed for return With Tim Cahill being primed for a potential Goodison Park return, Everton are hoping to unearth Australia’s next big football prospect through a link-up with Joondalup City in Perth Liverpool Echo · Feb 9, 2022
The Hindu · Feb 9, 2022 Jaishankar heads for Quad meet with vaccines, tech, China on agenda The MEA said four Foreign Ministers will “exchange views on regional strategic issues given their shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.”
AAP · Feb 9, 2022 Climate change robs Australia of rain An Australian professor who helps compile the most important international reports on climate change says rainfall and fire threats for the nation are grave.
The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022 Pakistan name 16-member squad for home Test series against Australia, Shaun Tait appointed bowling coach LAHORE: Fast bowler Haris Rauf and opener Shan Masood were recalled in the 16-member Pakistan squad for the upcoming three-match home Test series against Australia beginning on March 4.
Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022 Australian rugby league great Johnny Raper dies aged 82 after dementia battle Tributes have quickly poured in following the death of rugby league 'Immortal' Johnny Raper, who had been suffering from dementia
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022 Grace Tame claims she received a ‘threatening’ phone call warning her not to criticise PM The 2021 Australian of the Year tells press club the intimidating behaviour felt familiar to her as a survivor of grooming and abuse
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022 Blinken lands in Australia ahead of Indo-Pacific meeting Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Secretary of State Antony Blinken and key allies are “voting with their feet” by flying to Australia to focus on challenges in the Indo-Pacific region
ABC News · Feb 9, 2022 Regional Victoria prepares for slow return of international tourism as borders reopen Little penguins, big beaches, charming regions ... The door has reopened for international travellers to visit Victoria's tourist hotspots, but locals are holding off on the celebrations.
The Conversation · Feb 9, 2022 Making change, making history, making noise: Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame at the National Press Club As an historian of the Australian women’s movement, the past two years have been extraordinary to witness. Not only are we living through a once-in-a-century pandemic, which has had profoundly gendered effects, we have also experienced a feminist insurgency that has placed the issue of women’s safety, and men’s abuses…
The Hindu · Feb 9, 2022 Committed to concluding interim FTA with India, says Australian Minister Dan Tehan Minister to arrive in Delhi today as talks reach crucial phase
ABC News · Feb 9, 2022 NZ royal commission hears from survivors abused by Bernard McGrath ahead of Australian transfer A royal commission hears from survivors who were subjected to unspeakable crimes by Brother Bernard McGrath, who went on to abuse 30 Australian boys after being transferred from New Zealand.
AAP · Feb 9, 2022 Minister research grant veto power probed A Senate committee will review a bill that would remove ministerial discretion in approving grants administered by the Australian Research Council.