The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australia could run its grid without fossil gas at similar cost, study finds

Researchers at the Australian National University, led by Timothy Weber, have found that Australia's electricity system could be run without any fossil gas at essentially the same cost as a gas-dependent grid, in a study ‘ Replacing gas with low-cost, abundant long-duration pumped hydro in electricity systems ’ published in…

The Times of India · Sep 28

Even me and Eric Abetz can agree, this system is broken

We need to fix it to restore solidarity over disparity.

The Canberra Times · Sep 28

What do NZ voters really care about? A global comparison reveals some surprises

As New Zealand heads toward a general election, political parties are setting out their priorities and candidates are making their pitches, all hoping to focus on the issues they believe will resonate the most.

The Conversation · Sep 28

How smoking makes Australians poorer – and what we can do about it

Australia has some of the world’s highest cigarette prices. Smoking half-a-pack a day costs about A$7,000 to $12,000 per year at prices of around $38–66 a pack in the legal market. Buying from the illegal market costs about $3,500 per year.

The Conversation · Sep 27

Are autistic people more vulnerable to extremist content?

Recent media reports have suggested neo-nazis in Australia may be actively trying to recruit autistic young men.

The Conversation · Sep 27

China’s economy is changing rapidly. It’s no longer Australia’s easy export market

For decades, China’s market of 1.4 billion people and extraordinary economic growth gave Australian exporters seemingly endless opportunities. The prevailing assumption was that China’s growing middle class would:

The Conversation · Sep 27

Scientists map more than 1,000 previously hidden coral reefs in Australia

Scientists have mapped more than 1,000 previously uncharted coral reefs across northern Australia using hundreds of satellite images. Researchers from AIMS and the University of Queensland combined roughly 200 images of the same areas to reduce the effects of sediment and changing water conditions. The work spans from Western Australia…

The Times of India · Sep 27

Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing

Australia's deficit for the past financial year is smaller than expected, but rising borrowing costs mean the fiscal outlook is still gloomy.

AAP · Sep 27

Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed after surgery

Nathan Cleary has had emergency surgery on his horror ankle injury, which could deny him the ability to accept the NRL's biggest individual award in person.

AAP · Sep 27

The four minutes that lasted a lifetime as Wallabies won all-time chaos classic

One year out from a home World Cup, in circumstances comically heroic, this was the match Australian rugby needed

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27