The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia reaches 95pct vaccination target

Some 95 per cent of Australians have been vaccinated against COVID-19, with the country now boasting one of the world's highest jab rates.

AAP · Feb 4, 2022

Brittany George: Australian aerial skier found dead

The 24-year-old was on track to compete at the Beijing Winter Olympics until a serious back injury forced her into early retirement

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Girl, 5, 'on borrowed time' dies with Covid as mum shares her utter heartbreak

Ruby Boston, of Queensland, Australia, put up a fierce fight against Covid battling the virus for two weeks but her health eventually took a turn for the worst

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022

Man, 106, who is still 'sharp as a tack' says secret to happy life is avoiding two things

Gordon Ewers, from Perth in Western Australia, has just celebrated his 106th birthday but still enjoys his independence and has revealed the secret to his longevity

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022

Joe Root to stay on as England Test captain for West Indies tour

Root was in charge for the 4-0 Ashes loss in Australia

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Batting coach Graham Thorpe joins England exodus but Joe Root to remain captain for West Indies tour

Graham Thorpe has followed Chris Silverwood and Ashley Giles in being shown the door by England, but interim Managing Director Andrew Strauss has confirmed that Joe Root will captain the Test team in the Caribbean next month.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2022

ICC u-19 World Cup Final: 'The Cup is coming home', say Yashaswi Jaiswal and Priyam Garg

NEW DELHI: 7 finals and 4 trophies, in 13 editions - that's how India's u-19 World Cup history can be summed up.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2022

ICC u-19 World Cup Final: 'The Cup is coming home', say Yashasvi Jaiswal and Priyam Garg

NEW DELHI: 7 finals and 4 trophies, in 13 editions - that's how India's u-19 World Cup history can be summed up.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2022

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Tom Curry must start England reign by avenging Scotland ambush in Six Nations

I still remember my first game as England captain, which was against John Eales’ famous Australia side.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2022

Cricket Australia approves first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Australia will play three Tests - in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore - three one-day internationals and a T20I during the full tour starting next month

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2022