Anthony's Brisbane-to-Beijing golden path Australia's new Olympic champion Jakara Anthony credits a sunshine Brisbane training facility for fine-tuning her gold medal run on an icy Beijing night. AAP · Feb 6, 2022
Cabinet to meet on overseas tourist return Federal cabinet's national security committee will meet on Monday to discuss the return of international tourists to Australia. AAP · Feb 6, 2022
Rapid Covid tests to be tax deductible but Frydenberg says pandemic supports must end Josh Frydenberg tries to shift the narrative to economics as Labor calls government ‘smoking ruin of division’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022
‘To get out is an absolute struggle’: landmark study sheds light on Australians sleeping rough Homelessness report reveals health and discrimination issues as authors call for new national strategy The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022
Government debt in Australia is well below average – but the number is deceptive Borrowing funds services and keeps taxes low, but true prosperity cannot be built on excessive cheap credit The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022
WA holds the key to Australia’s emissions goals. Can a government so committed to gas deliver? Environmentalists fear premier could legislate away regulations and undo progress toward net zero at the stroke of a pen The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022
Australia's bird-rich continent is no more Researchers have documented the decline of Australia as a once bird-rich continent with as many as 17 threatened species vanishing from some areas. AAP · Feb 6, 2022
Joe Root captaincy verdict given by England teammate after Ashes disaster Joe Root's position as England Test captain has come under threat following a dismal showing Down Under at the Ashes against old enemy Australia Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2022
Jakara Anthony wins gold in women’s freestyle moguls Jakara Anthony has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Beijing Winter Olympic in the women's freestyle skiing moguls. The 23-year-old Anthony, who The New Daily · Feb 6, 2022
Young Glasgow man gets sudden cancer diagnosis while on other side of world from family Jamie Dods, 25, was travelling around Australia on his own when doctors discovered he was suffering from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma - one doctor had told him he may be 'just be allergic to the continent'. Glasgow Live · Feb 6, 2022
Mitchell Johnson slams 'gutless' Australia captain Pat Cummins over Justin Langer fallout Pat Cummins has been slammed for failing to 'endorse an extension' for former head coach Justin Langer - who dramatically resigned from his post on Saturday Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2022
Langer says his respect for values might have been taken as 'too intense' by some MELBOURNE: Justin Langer has said that his respect for values might have been taken by some as being "too intense" during his tenure as Australia head coach after he opted to quit from the top job instead of agreeing to a short-term contract extension. The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022
Anthony wins gold in women's moguls Australian Jakara Anthony has won the gold medal in the women's moguls at the Beijing Olympics. AAP · Feb 6, 2022
Campaign urges voters to rethink power Australians are being urged to rethink what power looks like and support female candidates in the lead up to the federal election. AAP · Feb 6, 2022
Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2022 Diver baffled after being photobombed by huge sea beast 'the size of a van' Chris Bakon and his friend were were fishing off Ship Stern Bluff in southeast Tasmania, Australia, when they encountered a sunfish - the largest bony fish on Earth
Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2022 Justin Langer reveals why he quit as Australia coach in leaked resignation letter Despite leading Australia to T20 World Cup glory and Ashes success, Justin Langer stepped down as the country's head coach on Saturday and his resignation letter has since been leaked
The Conversation · Feb 6, 2022 Australia is seeing a 'great reshuffle' not a 'great resignation' in workforce: Frydenberg The Morrison government will ensure COVID tests are tax deductible for workers and exempt from fringe benefits tax for businesses when purchased for work-related purposes.
ABC News · Feb 6, 2022 Australia's Katie Parker forced out of giant slalom at Winter Olympics following COVID-19 test drama Alpine skier Katie Parker will miss her first event as she won't arrive in China until a day after it is contested, with her departure delayed because of "ongoing" positive COVID-19 tests.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Australia mixed curlers claim first win after getting green light to play on Tahil Gill tested positive but Chinese health authorities allowed her and Dean Hewitt to continue competing under close contact provisions.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 ‘It has been the craziest 24 hours’: Chaotic Winter Olympics Covid rules exposed in dramatic curling U-turn The Australian mixed curling team thought their Games were over after a positive Covid test, only to be allowed to continue competing
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Mack Hansen says Andy Farrell inspired his stunning Ireland Test debut The Australia-born 23-year-old was thrust into the 29-7 win over defending champions Wales in Saturday’s Six Nations opener
ABC News · Feb 6, 2022 Justin Langer reveals why he rejected Cricket Australia's short-term contract extension as head coach In his resignation letter, Justin Langer tells Cricket Australia he wanted to bow out with dignity and integrity rather than accept a short-term contract to continue as men's head coach.
AAP · Feb 6, 2022 COVID-19 death in remote NT community The Northern Territory's COVID-19 death toll has risen to five after a man in his 60s was confirmed to have died in a remote community in central Australia.
ABC News · Feb 6, 2022 Jakara Anthony wins Australia's first gold at Beijing Winter Olympics with women's moguls victory Jakara Anthony wins Australia's first gold medal in Beijing with victory in the women's moguls, becoming her country's sixth Winter Olympic champion.
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2022 Winter Olympics 2022: Britain near curling medal after Aussie Covid drama; latest news, results, medal table Australia’s eventful debut in the Winter Olympics mixed doubles curling continued on Sunday with the team almost kicked out of the competition following a positive Covid test.