The Latest Breaking News from Australia

How to camouflage $150 billion in government spending? Call it 'tax expenditure'

This financial year the Australian government plans to spend at least A$150 billion on so-called tax expenditures – tax concessions or exemptions applying to particular activities or classes of taxpayer.

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2022

Border closures have big impact on hiring

Border closures have cost the Australian economy billions of dollars with bosses having trouble finding suitable staff in the absence of skilled migrants.

AAP · Feb 7, 2022

Where Australia's first international tourists will come from when borders reopen on February 21

Australia is preparing to welcome fully vaccinated international tourists once more in less than a fortnight, but where are the tourists likely to come from, and how easy will it be for them to return home?

ABC News · Feb 7, 2022

Nick Kyrgios doesn't care what you think of him and hopes to one day 'be an icon' after Australian Open doubles win

The theatrics by Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis at this year's Australian Open brought a new audience, and also drew criticism, but the controversy does not faze the tennis player.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2022

Letters: Actions should reflect desire to save koalas

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2022

Shane Warne hints at 'Sandpapergate' cover-up as he slams Justin Langer treatment

Shane Warne has compared Cricket Australia's handling of Justin Langer's departure to 'Sandpapergate', describing it as another 'controversy' they have 'bungled' and hinting at a cover-up

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2022

Turnell remains in Myanmar detention

Cambodian PM Hun Sen says Australian economic adviser Sean Turnell has not been released in Myanmar, apologising for confusion caused by his earlier comments.

AAP · Feb 7, 2022

Australian football must broaden its scope if Socceroos and Matildas are to exit current mire

The national sides’ recent travails have highlighted the need for more ego in Australian football

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022

‘Cutting through the greenwash’: Australian energy retailers ranked on climate action

Australia’s energy market can be bewildering, but a new consumer guide aims to reveal the reality behind ads featuring wind farms

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022

Electric cars touted to recharge Australian manufacturing sector

Australia has ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ to carve out spot in global automotive supply chain, new report suggests

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022