The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Danish data offers hope the COVID-19 pandemic is ending, but experts warn it's not quite over yet

An economist who has been analysing COVID-19 statistics since the start of the pandemic believes the latest Omicron strain may mark its end in highly vaccinated countries, but local epidemiologists warn COVID-19 could still have some nasty surprises.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2022

Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame to speak at National Press Club after PM's apology

A day after receiving a formal apology from the Prime Minister, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins will address the National Press Club alongside her friend and former Australian of the Year, Grace Tame.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2022

Australian childcare 'in crisis', as new figures show 11 per cent need special federal government waiver to legally operate

Australia's childcare sector is emerging from the Omicron wave in "crisis", with more than one in 10 centres needing a government waiver to legally operate because they do not have enough workers.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2022

Anger after News Corp and Google Australia set up journalism academy at university business school

Academics at University of Melbourne say they were not consulted and move is ‘reflection of antagonism News Corp has for university journalism’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022

Australia’s border reopening no panacea for parcel deliveries, freight industry warns

Consumers still face months-long waits for goods as Covid restrictions discourage flights to China and Hong Kong

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022

International borders reopening: Australian visa holders make plans to reunite with loved ones

All double-vaccinated visa holders will be able to enter from 21 February but uncertainties remain for some

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022

Joe Root told "lack of alternatives" is the reason he is still England captain

Joe Root has been backed by the ECB to continue as England Test captain, despite his side's disappointing defeat to Australia in the Ashes

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

Would you go to a kava bar? Producers of the psychoactive drink want a mainstream market

The rules around kava sales in Australia are changing, and those who rely on the ancient drink for income are hoping it can find a mainstream market.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2022

Liam Neeson ‘fell in love’ with ‘taken’ woman while filming in Australia

Liam Neeson has revealed that he fell in love with a “taken” woman while filming his latest movie in Australia.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2022

Peter Andre reveals he 'had knife pulled on him' as a kid for 'looking different'

The singer has opened up about the extreme bullying and racism he suffered as a British-born kid of Cypriot parents growing up in the Gold Coast of Australia in the '80s

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022