The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Omicron is overwhelming Australia's hospital system. 3 emergency measures aim to ease the burden

Public hospitals – never with much spare capacity – have been severely stressed by the latest COVID wave.

The Conversation · Jan 20, 2022

Rain and floods spark black mould warning as victims beg for national standard

A family's "nightmare" run of illnesses linked to black mould are part of a wider problem that experts say is adding to fears for the vulnerable during the pandemic.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

Claims federal government redirected RAT supplies from businesses referred to ACCC

The federal government has started reporting claims it diverted rapid antigen test supplies away from companies to its national stockpile to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, describing the accusations as "categorically untrue".

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

Australia has approved oral treatments for Covid: how do the pills work and who will benefit most?

Now the drug regulator has provisionally approved Paxlovid and Lagevrio, we ask experts how big a game-changer they could be

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2022

Covid-19 vaccine Australia rollout tracker: per cent of population vaccinated and vaccination rate by state

How does Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout and schedule compare with other countries, and when will Australia reach 80% and 90% third dose vaccination? We bring together the latest numbers on the vaccination rate in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and other states, as well as stats, maps, live data and Indigenous vaccination…

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2022

Fears for more housing industry collapses in 2022 as big builders go bust

The Master Builders Associations warn more firms could follow BA Murphy, Privium and Tasmanian Constructions as rising costs take a heavy toll.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

We Finally Know When La Niña, Mistress Of The Wet, Will Be Leaving Australia Behind

Clear skies? Over Australia? It's more likely than you'd think.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 20, 2022

Australia’s unemployment rate drops to lowest point in more than 13 years

Economy adds 64,800 jobs in December, but ABS survey period did not include economic disruption caused by Omicron wave

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2022

Top seeds tumble out of the Australian Open

Third seed Garbine Muguruza has suffered a shock loss in the second round of the Australian Open, with Alizé Cornet triumphing in straight sets.

The New Daily · Jan 20, 2022

Ford versus Holden documentary in the works

A feature documentary covering the fierce rivalry between Ford and Holden in Australia is in the works.

Motorsport · Jan 20, 2022