Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off A $250 million investment in sustainable fuels could tell the rest of the world that Australia is ready to turn its farm waste into flights. AAP · Mar 5, 2025
PM pushes for fixed terms amid election date talk Questions about the timing of the federal election, as cyclone Alfred looms, have prompted the prime minister to reignite his push for fixed poll dates. AAP · Mar 5, 2025
Aussie tennis women flying high into Indian Wells Australia's tennis women are soaring, with four players making the Indian Wells main draw and a quartet now in world top-100 for the first time since 2019. AAP · Mar 5, 2025
Australian men doing no more housework than they were 20 years ago – still 50% less than women Men do an average of 12.8 hours a week, while women do 18.4 hours, Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia report finds The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025
Is climate change supercharging Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it powers towards Australia? Cyclone Alfred formed in the Coral Sea towards the end of February when sea surface temperatures were almost 1C hotter than usual The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025
Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon among tech companies making $27bn from Australians Greens say Australia should introduce a 3% tax on revenues beyond $20m if a company makes over €750m worldwide The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025
Western Australia has one story about the gas industry. It won’t accept dissent from ‘over east’ Saturday’s state election is unlikely to unseat Labor premier Roger Cook but, with both major parties supporting gas expansion, WA’s record threatens any national progress on emissions The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025
Ice Cube 'trapped in Australia' before worse storm in 70 years Hip hop legend and actor Ice Cube is trying to "stay clear" of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. BANG Premier · Mar 5, 2025
Australia Readies As Cyclone Veers Towards Eastern Coast A rare tropical cyclone veered towards Australia's densely populated eastern coast on Wednesday, sparking emergency warnings, closing hundreds of schools, and threatening to flood thousands of homes. International Business Times · Mar 5, 2025
Brisbane airport shut as Australia faces further travel disruption due to Cyclone Alfred Strong winds have shut Brisbane Airport before the cyclone has made landfall The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
Australians generate mountains of waste, and we need more help to recycle and reuse it Australians largely support transforming the economy to increase recycling, repurpose products and reduce waste, according to a new report from the Productivity Commission, but they are being impeded by inconsistent regulations. The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025
What is a cyclone and how is it different to a hurricane? Explore the distinctions between cyclones and hurricanes, including where they occur and how they form, as one hurtles towards Australia Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
India coach Gautam Gambhir tells critics to ‘grow up’ after claims of Champions Trophy advantage India reached the final having played all of their games at the tournament in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan, the host nation The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Australia make semi-final exit from Champions Trophy The 35-year-old won the ODI World Cup twice and won 170 caps in the 50-over format Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
The Times of India · Mar 5, 2025 India will win Champions Trophy, regardless of who they face in the final: Sreesanth India's unbeaten run in the ongoing Champions Trophy has taken them within a win of lifting the trophy, as Rohit Sharma Co defeated Australia by four wickets in the first semifinal on Tuesday in Dubai.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Australia’s Champions Trophy exit Smith helped Australia to two World Cup triumphs in the format as part of a highly successful career
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times A collaboration centre for hi-tech combat systems will help Australia defend itself amid global volatility the new facility's operator warns is a certainty.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy Australia could reap the benefits of a market worth up to almost $300 billion, and cut emissions, if it takes the right steps toward a green iron industry.
The Times of India · Mar 5, 2025 Rohit Sharma has now done what no captain ever achieved in cricket history By entering the final of the Champions Trophy after defeating Australia in the semis on Tuesday in Dubai, India captain Rohit Sharma achieved what no other captain in the history of cricket has ever accomplished.
Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2025 ‘Rare’ Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Australia’s east coast Millions are bracing for impact of first cyclone to hit Queensland and New South Wales since 1974.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Homemade firearm surge threatens Australian gun control From interstate trafficking rings to 3D blueprints available on the internet, police warn technological advances pose a serious threat to gun control.
The Times of India · Mar 5, 2025 India outplayed us and deserved to win: Australia captain Steve Smith ODI champions Australia were eliminated by India in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday in Dubai, as an inexperinced Australian bowling attack failed to contain the Indian batters who took their team into the final with a four-wicket win.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 Residents prepare for the first cyclone in 51 years to hit the Australian coast near Brisbane Residents are stacking sandbags to protect low-lying properties ahead of a tropical cyclone that is forecast to become the first in 51 years to hit the Australian east coast near Brisbane, the nation’s third-most populous city
The Times of India · Mar 5, 2025 How Ajinkya Rahane turned his game around in the shortest format NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane attributes his success in the Indian Premier League and domestic Twenty20 matches to playing "fearless cricket" while maintaining composure.
AAP · Mar 5, 2025 Terror threat up as anti-Semitism, Islamophobia surge Australia's terrorism threat has increased according to a global ranking index, making the nation one-of-seven Western countries most at risk of attack.