Rookies, Perry inflict England Ashes pain Three Australian bowlers have claimed their first Test wickets while Ellyse Perry also has two scalps to leave England at 6-120 in the Ashes Test. AAP · Jan 27, 2022
Australia beat Thailand to set up quarter-final with South Korea at Women's Asian Cup Australia defeated Thailand 2-1 at the Women's Asian Cup in Mumbai on Thursday to secure the top spot in Group B and set up a quarter-final clash with South Korea. Bangkok Post · Jan 27, 2022
Australia seeks briefing on WHO 'racism' Health Minister Greg Hunt says he will seek advice on claims that a key World Health Organisation director in the region has engaged in racist behaviour. AAP · Jan 27, 2022
Matildas turn focus to main event with straightforward Asian Cup group stage completed Australia head into the knockout phase in good nick having navigated their opening three games with aplomb The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022
There’s been an exodus from Australia’s cities to the regions. What does that mean for local economies? A diversified economy is a healthy thing, but there are growing pains The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022
PM had 'no issue' with Grace Tame meeting Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken about his awkward meeting with former Australian of the Year Grace Tame. AAP · Jan 27, 2022
Andy Murray’s text message reduces Dylan Alcott to tears in Australian Open interview Legendary Australian sports star Dylan Alcott retired following his Australian Open final defeat - and was reduced to tears by a text from Andy Murray. Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022
Heather Knight saves England with century against Australia on day two of Women's Ashes Test An historic century from captain Heather Knight has swung the momentum in the Women's Ashes Test in Canberra, but Australia remains on top after day two. ABC News · Jan 27, 2022
Women’s Ashes Test match, day two: Australia v England – as it happened Heather Knight hit a century as England fought back on day two of the standalone Test match at Manuka Oval The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022
At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022
Brumby re-homing policy 'airy fairy' say volunteers removing wild horses from national parks Volunteers wanting to remove and re-home more of Australia's wild horses from national parks are calling for more state government support. ABC News · Jan 27, 2022
COVID updates: Police investigating alleged illegal importation of rapid antigen tests — as it happened The Therapeutic Goods Administration says it has found false documentation that suggested a NSW company was not required to list its imported rapid antigen tests on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. ABC News · Jan 27, 2022
Families of Ukrainian Australians prepare for potential Russian invasion Members of Australia's Ukrainian community discuss how the possibility of war with Russia has been affecting the livelihood and wellbeing of their relatives back home. ABC News · Jan 27, 2022
Morning mail: Covid ‘out of control’ in central Australia, rising petrol prices, brutal killer whales Friday: Aboriginal organisations accuse the NT government of failing to carry out emergency plans over outbreak. Plus: recordings show orcas hunting blue whales The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022
The Conversation · Jan 27, 2022 The Aboriginal flag is now 'freely available for public use'. What does this mean from a legal standpoint? This week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the federal government had “freed the Aboriginal flag for Australians”.
The Conversation · Jan 27, 2022 Vital Signs: it's too early for the RBA to pull the trigger on interest rates Inflation is picking up in Australia, and there is considerable speculation about what the central bank will do with interest rates in 2022.
The Conversation · Jan 27, 2022 Only 1 in 3 teachers use research evidence in the classroom – this is largely due to lack of time Even before the pandemic, recent research shows most Australian teachers worked an average of 140 to 150% (one-and-a-half times) of their paid hours in a typical week. And they’re not necessarily getting to focus on aspects of the job they believe are important, such as actual teaching. In fact, the…
The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022 Extensive reforms needed to curb corporate power in Australian politics, human rights group says New report from Human Rights Law Centre says fossil fuel, gambling and tobacco industries are distorting Australia’s democracy
The New Daily · Jan 27, 2022 Religious leaders call on Morrison to free asylum seekers after Djokovic ordeal A group of religious leaders from around Australia are calling on Scott Morrison to release about 70 asylum seekers from detention in Melbourne.
ABC News · Jan 27, 2022 Women's Ashes top 20: Raelee Thompson relives 1984-85 Test series and final match from hell Cricket hall-of-famer Raelee Thompson recalls Australia's remarkable summer of the 1984-85 Tour against England, how she cried when it was over but rejoiced the friendships she had made along her tremendous cricketing journey.
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022 Truss defends chartered flight to Australia which reportedly cost £500,000 The Foreign Secretary said private Government jets were available “precisely so that ministers can travel”.
ABC News · Jan 27, 2022 Predatory lending floodgates to open if credit laws aren’t tightened, warn consumer advocates Consumer advocates are worried loopholes in the laws governing loans could open the floodgates to predatory lending for millions of vulnerable Australians.
ABC News · Jan 27, 2022 Direct air capture machines suck carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Are they part of the solution to climate change? On a barren lava plateau in Iceland stands an entirely new kind of industrial facility that sucks carbon dioxide from the air and traps it in stone. So, is this part of the solution to climate change?
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022 Stunning images capture bizarre and unique storm as sky lights up PURPLE Amateur photographer Annette Kelly has captured her best lightning photographs yet on a beach in Victoria, Australia and says she was 'doing the high five and happy dance'
AAP · Jan 27, 2022 Coach Tyzzer the captain of Team Barty Ash Barty has lauded trusted coach Craig Tyzzer as a tactical magician as the world No.1 homes in on a hoodoo-busting Australian Open triumph at Melbourne Park.