The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Healthy Collins plots grand slam shock

World No.1 Ash Barty will start as the hot favourite in the Australian Open final, but healthy-again US underdog Danielle Collins is hoping to crash the party.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

‘Catastrophic failure’: Covid out of control in the NT, say Aboriginal groups

Territory government accused of failing to implement preprepared plans and urged to lock down central Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Australia’s petrol prices: why now might be a good time to fill up as experts anticipate new highs

The country’s petrol price cycle can seem baffling, but the rising price of crude oil and other events outside our borders all play a part

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

No WBBL gave Haynes Test patience

Border closures made Rachael Haynes miss the WBBL but it helped her prepare to be patient enough to succeed in what will likely be her last Test for Australia.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

Australia records deadliest pandemic day

There were 98 COVID-19 deaths across the country on Friday, a new one-day record since the pandemic began.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

Questions about timing of reef funding

The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

Saturday is going to be a new experience for me, says Barty after reaching Australian Open final

Ashleigh Barty is not only entertaining fans with her wicked array of shots spin that confounds and direction that displaces she’s also embracing every aspect of the Australian Open.

The Times of India · Jan 27, 2022

Labour condemns ‘waste’ of Liz Truss taking private jet to Australia

Foreign secretary’s trip on government Airbus A321 estimated to have cost half a million pounds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022

When does Celebrity Big Brother Australia 2022 start on E4 and who is in the line-up?

We don't have long to wait before the Diary Room opens

Bristol Post · Jan 27, 2022

Top Tory Liz Truss blew £500,000 of public money on a private jet flight to Australia

The Foreign Secretary has been slated for taking a government jet half way around the world instead of travelling on a commercial airliner.

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2022