The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Reality may bite for Socceroos with World Cup fate in precarious position

Graham Arnold’s side are treading a fine line between success and failure with crucial games coming up against Vietnam and Oman

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

Australian pharmacies take a loss under government scheme for concession cardholders as RAT prices skyrocket

Subsidy was set before global demand increased in December and some chemists have struggled to afford tests under scheme, pharmacy guild says

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

Coalition senators join growing calls for inquiry into Australia’s Covid response

Nationals Matt Canavan and Sam McMahon and Liberal Gerard Rennick back push from the crossbench and Labor

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

Why has tennis gone quiet over the disappearance of Peng Shuai?

Djokovic vs the Australian Federal Government. It was the tennis match of the decade, the spectacle we just couldn’t look away from, occupying top spot on the news agenda day after day until the puns (fortunately) ran dry. Usually third place behind football and rugby (and sometimes, shamefully, cricket), tennis…

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022

Malinga appointed Sri Lanka bowling strategy coach for Australia tour

COLOMBO (Sri Lanka): Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the national team's bowling strategy coach for the Australia tour.

The Times of India · Jan 26, 2022

Novak Djokovic return date confirmed as Serb prepares for action after Australian Open farce

Novak Djokovic is set to return to tennis next month. The world number one has been confirmed as an entrant for the ATP Dubai event which will be his first first tournament of the year

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022

'What would Novak do?' inspires Medvedev

World No.2 Daniil Medvedev is in the Australian Open semi-finals after conjuring up the spirit of Novak Djokovic in Melbourne.

AAP · Jan 26, 2022

The brains behind Bluey: He turned a simple kids’ show into a global hit. Now he’s ready to walk

Almost everything about Bluey – from a real-life blue heeler to games played by characters – stems from the personal experience of creator Joe Brumm. He talks to Sheila Flynn about the cartoon’s runaway success across the globe and how fatherhood helped shape the show

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Rumesh Ratnayake appointed Sri Lanka's interim coach for Australia series

COLOMBO (Sri Lanka): Former Sri Lanka cricketer Rumesh Ratnayake was on Wednesday appointed as the interim coach of the national side for the upcoming tour of Australia.

The Times of India · Jan 26, 2022

Rayner, Davies win national 10,000m titles

Jack Rayner has seen off the challenge of Dave McNeill to win his first Australian 10,000m title at the Zatopek:10 meet in Melbourne.

AAP · Jan 26, 2022