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Federal government assesses intervention in gas market; Focus on equal pay; Penny Wong goes up the Pacific
Deputy Minister for the Republic Matt Thistlethwaite said this morning Australians should consider whether the nation should become a republic once Queen Elizabeth II ends her ... -
Scientists Discover ‘World’s Largest Plant’ Off Australia’s West Coast | Environment
Around 4,500 years ago, a single seed – from two different species of seagrass – ended up nestled in a favorable spot somewhere in what is ... -
Australian banks tighten lending standards as interest rates rise
Australian banks are making changes that could make it even harder for homebuyers who are struggling to enter the market. Homebuyers could find it even harder ... -
Formula shortage stings US as Australian company ships millions of cans to US
An Australian company will ship more than 1.25 million boxes of infant formula to the United States to alleviate a nationwide shortage in the states. Key ... -
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison booed at AFL, Sydney Swans Vs Richmond Tigers
The former prime minister was seen giving a sweet smile and wave as he appeared on the big screen at the SCG. Scott Morrison was booed ... -
Death of Erin Jayne Plummer: a television presenter committed suicide
The death of bubbly blonde TV presenter Erin Jayne Plummer has shocked many – and friends have now confirmed her heartbreaking cause of death. TV presenter ... -
BBC News apologizes for live ticker blunder
A malicious message appeared on TV screens at 9.35am on Tuesday – before being spread across social media moments later. BBC viewers were left in hysterics ... -
NSW records second death from Japanese encephalitis
A second person has died of a serious illness in New South Wales that is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. A second person with Japanese ... -
Federal election: How Scott Morrison’s women’s issue brought him down
A problem plagued Scott Morrison throughout his management and, in the end, he couldn’t escape it. Scott Morrison didn’t always “get” the women, but in the ... -
Australia Market rebounds 1.15% | Trade Standard News
The Australian equity market ended the session higher on Friday, May 20, 2022, as investors continued bottom fishing across the board after the previous ... -
Four carpet pythons spotted in the home of an Australian family. Watch the video
Spot a small snake inside your home can send shivers down your spine. Now imagine large carpet pythons visiting you over a period of two to ... -
Laureola Advisors expands presence in Australia – Life Insurance – Insurance News
Laureola Advisors expands its presence in Australia May 16, 2022 Life facilities fund manager Laureola Advisors is stepping up its presence in Australia, two years after ... -
Australia’s COVID-19 infections have reached global highs – and experts predict another Omicron variant spike is coming
This week, Australia became a world leader. But it wasn’t a feat of engineering or some sort of sporting achievement – it was an unwelcome title. ... -
Federal election: two million Australians vote early
The final sprint to the election has taken a surprising turn, just as it emerges that more than two million Australians have cast their ballots early. ... -
Sydney wins Australian National Basketball League title
SYDNEY (AP) — The Sydney Kings swept the National Basketball League final best-of-five for their first Australian title since 2005 by beating the Tasmania JackJumpers 97-88 ... -
Cricket Australia 2022, schedule, fixtures, Ashes 2023, India tour, South Africa, World Cup: Epic Aussie trip revealed,
The Australian men’s cricket team are preparing for their most intense schedule yet with the next 18 months packed with matches, and highlighted by a grueling ... -
Liz Cambage Australia Opals, what she said against Nigeria, WNBA, Olympic fallout, Jenna O’Hea, news
Former Opals captain Jenna O’Hea has lifted the lid on Liz Cambage’s controversial withdrawal from the Olympics last year, alleging the WNBA star racially vilified her ... -
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his pregnant fiancee in ‘terrifying’ emergency landing
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his pregnant fiancée Jessica Davies were returning from the Maldives when their plane had to make a ‘terrifying’ emergency landing. The ... -
Morrison denounces ‘weak’ independents; Albanese defends NDIS stumble; Warning of Chinese force on the Solomon Islands; Last battle for the stronghold of Mariupol; Search for QLD mother Tahnee Shanks missing in Mexico
The other statement concerns independent Despi O’Connor, who is campaigning to take Greg Hunt’s seat in Flinders as the outgoing health minister retires from politics – ... -
Solomon Islands PM raises the bar criticizing Australia while praising China in speech to parliament
Solomon Islands’ prime minister has launched a tirade in parliament suggesting Australia and its allies are deliberately trying to undermine his government, criticizing the Western response ... -
Bill Gates’ chilling prediction on Covid before the book’s release
The tech baron made another chilling prediction about the virus while urging countries to remain vigilant. Billionaire Bill Gates has issued another chilling warning about the ... -
Amandeep Drall finishes T-34th at the NSW Open in Australia | Golf News
COOLANGATTA: Indian golfer Amandeep Drall ended a roller coaster week with a six of 68 to finish T-34th at the Women’s NSW Open on the Ladies ... -
The Australian leader, in the face of the elections, denounces the interference of China | world news
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s prime minister on Saturday accused China of “form”, or record, interference in foreign policy, after his home secretary said Beijing’s unveiling of ... -
UN chief condemns ‘absurdity’ of war during visit to Ukraine
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reacted angrily after visiting alleged Russian war crime sites in Ukraine. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has visited sites of alleged ... -
Inmates at Yatala labor prison revolt over understaffing
Sinks and sheet metal have been ripped from the walls of South Australia’s most secure prison after inmates rioted against an enforced prison lockdown. A wild ... -
Commonwealth Games Netball: Donnell Wallam named to Australia’s Diamonds team | Netball News
Australia head coach Stacey Marinkovich has named an 18-man squad, which will be reduced to 12 ahead of the Commonwealth Games; the competition begins on July ... -
Australian ABC refutes reports of partnership with crypto platform: report
Australian ABC rejects reports of partnership with crypto trading platform. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has warned of a fake article making the rounds on social ... -
Australia Institute issues urgent fuel safety warning
Australian motorists already struggling with high petrol prices have received a grim warning about the country’s fuel supply. Australian motorists are warned of an urgent problem ... -
Fake Cryptocurrency Scam Costs Sydney Woman $8,000
Investing online can be lucrative for some, but a Sydney woman has been seriously left behind after falling in love with a Facebook advert. When Anna ... -
Hell Pizza will open its first Australian store later this year
Ryan Anderson / Stuff Hell is expanding into Australia and will open its first store in mid-2022. All Hell will soon be unleashed in Australia, as ... -
Leading Australian accessibility consultancy provider MGAC joins Jensen Hughes
The acquisition strengthens the company’s growing presence in Australia and helps position it exceptionally well for future expansion in the region. BALTIMORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ... -
Ukrainian university students who fled to Australia get scholarships to continue studying
“It was terrible to see how many people wanted to leave their country,” said the 21-year-old. Ms Trachuk’s parents put her on the last train to ... -
Chris Bailey, lead singer of Australian band The Saints, dies | australian music
Chris Bailey, lead singer of legendary Australian band The Saints, has died. The group announced his death on Facebook on Monday. “It is with great pain ... -
Australian PM prepares Modi’s ‘friend’ ‘favorite’ khichdi and ‘famous’ new business ties | world news
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison commemorated Indo-Australian ties by cooking Indian delicacies during his “curry night”, the photos of which he also posted on his Instagram ... -
Scott Morrison prepares to call a poll; Sydney weather deteriorating, Woronora, Bonnet Bay, Chipping Norton evacuated, Picton, Camden on alert; Russia-Ukraine war continues, NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise
Victorian healthcare workers will need to be vaccinated against the flu in order to continue working in high-risk settings such as hospitals, ambulance services and aged ... -
Honeycreeper ready for Australian Oak Tilt
Emerging filly Honeycreeper will be looking to win the Adrian Knox-Australian Oaks double in the space of seven days. Coach James Cummings is confident the Adrian ... -
Alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States to develop hypersonic missiles
The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced that they will work together through the recently created security alliance known as AUKUS to develop hypersonic ... -
Virgin Australia permanently cuts the cost of business class seats
The airline is making business class more accessible than ever, cutting the cost of its flights down to a price you’d usually pay for an economy. ... -
Australia and India to sign trade deal on Saturday – Australia | Investment News
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will sign a trade deal with India on Saturday that will eliminate tariffs on 85% of Australian goods entering India, helping farmers ... -
Step-by-step guide to migrating to Australia
Choosing to migrate to another country is an important step that requires a lot of work. There is a lot of information available, which can be ... -
Pedophile nurse Peter James De Moulipied sentenced to three years in prison for making “depraved” videos
Peter James De Moulipied worked at Perth Children’s Hospital until he was caught masturbating as children walked past his house. A pedophile pedophile nurse has been ... -
Cruise News: Carnival Party, Disney Wish, Australia and more
What’s happening in the world of cruise ships? Here’s a rundown of this week’s top cruise news. We’ve had a glimpse of some new cruise ships, ... -
NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise, Russia-Ukraine war continues; Australia-New Zealand refugee deal reached, Ash Barty retirement fallout continues, China plane crash investigation continues,
Queensland health authorities have confirmed that the state is starting to climb a second wave of Omicron cases, after the number of cases has risen steadily ... -
Ash Barty’s retirement shocks the tennis world, the Russia-Ukraine war continues, Kimberley Kitching Labor’s intimidation complaint was never received by Richard Marles, the plane crash investigation in China continues, NSW COVID cases increase, Victoria COVID cases increase
World No 1 tennis player Ash Barty yesterday announced her surprise retirement from the game at the age of 25. Here’s how the world reacted. Ash ... -
Re/insurers to appeal Australia pandemic test case verdict
A number of major insurers and reinsurers, including Swiss Re, IAG and Chubb, are seeking to challenge the verdict in Australia’s pandemic test case in the ... -
Russian and Ukrainian forces battle for control of Mariupol after school is hit by rocket
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Israel to help him repel the Russian assault on his country. In the latest in a series of appeals ... -
Epic draw boosts Pakistan’s hopes of winning series against Australia
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s marathon batting defense in the second draw Test match against Australia raised hopes for head coach Saqlain Mushtaq ahead of the series ... -
Dr Nick Coatsworth reacts to Pfizer four dose allegation
One of Australia’s top doctors has put Pfizer on alert following news of his fourth stroke, raising concerns about a very important and overlooked issue. One ... -
Adelaide Fringe Festival: why the South Australian city is the best in Australia
There is a city in Australia that is terribly underrated. In fact, in March, it’s easily the best city in the country to visit. I once ... -
Urgent bushfire alert in Manjimup, Western Australia
An urgent emergency warning was issued and residents were told they were “in danger” and “must act immediately to survive”. Resdenits in Western Australia were on ... -
Balloon pilots take to the skies as Canberra’s annual Balloon Spectacular begins
A fleet of hot air balloons took flight over the nation’s capital today for the start of the annual balloon show, celebrating Canberra’s 109th birthday. The ... -
Shane Warne’s body returns to Australia by private jet
Almost a week after his sudden death at the age of 52, Shane Warne’s body has returned to Australia. A private jet carrying the body of ... -
Appeals court revives lawsuit against AU and GW seeking reimbursement of tuition fees
Whether students are entitled to a refund, Judge Harry Edwards wrote, remains unanswered. A federal appeals court panel has revived class action lawsuits against two major ... -
Sydney weather, rain gets worse, Russian-Ukrainian war continues, Shane Warne’s body must return to Australia, Georges River suburb has issued SES evacuation orders, Volodymyr Zelensky slams offer to Vladimir Putin’s Evacuation Route from Kyiv, Mariupol, Kharkiv and Sumy
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is expected to be investigated after displaying a symbol supporting the invasion of Ukraine on his uniform. Kuliak taped the “Z” symbol ... -
How did Shane Warne die? Australian legend dies in Thailand of suspected heart attack, latest news, updates
New details have emerged following the shock death of Australian cricketing legend and the greatest soccer player of all time, Shane Warne, 52. The tall 708-Test ... -
Shane Warne, Australian cricketing legend, dies aged 52 | Shane Warne
Shane Warne, the greatest kicker in cricketing history and an Australian icon who transcended the sport, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52. The ... -
Live updates on Russia-Ukraine war: 34 civilians killed in Kharkiv, Russian athletes banned from Paralympics
Netflix, H&M join the boycott of Russian companies Netflix, fashion store H&M, technology company Oracle and many others halted or suspended operations in Russia on Wednesday ... -
Australian GDP rebounds with 3.4% growth in December quarter
A surge in household spending helped Australia’s economy rebound in the December quarter, although clouds are looming on the horizon. Consumers tore their wallets apart during ... -
Australia floods: Torrential rain in Brisbane kills eight after river crests and floods homes | world news
At least eight people have been killed and thousands of homes and businesses inundated in flash floods across eastern Australia. Parts of Brisbane, Queensland’s capital, remained ... -
Breaking news: Finland to close airspace to Russian planes
To live Breaking News Updated February 27, 2022: Read breaking news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, latest business news and top news of ... -
Live Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Increased Radiation Levels Recorded at Chernobyl After Russian Capture
Ukraine reports increased radiation levels detected at Chernobyl power plant Ukraine claims to have recorded increased radiation levels from the Chernobyl nuclear power planta day after ... -
Bidyadanga, Western Australia’s largest remote Aboriginal community, grounded by COVID-19
Western Australia’s largest remote Aboriginal community is in lockdown after an outbreak of positive COVID-19 cases. Key points: Authorities locked down Bidyadanga, south of Broome, after ... -
Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, Vladimir Putin moves troops to eastern Ukraine, Sydney train stoppage ends, NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise, Qld cases COVID increase, NT COVID cases increase
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has said he expects his ministers to be available ’24 hours a day’, as he was quizzed after the Transport ... -
Russia-Ukraine conflict looming, US says Sydney train strike cancels all services, Queen tests positive for COVID, NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise, AGL Rejects Mike Cannon-Brookes Tender Offer, Qld COVID Cases Rise
A former army captain has complained to the Australian Human Rights Commission that the Defense Force discriminated against her because she had a relationship with a ... -
Serenity McKinney: the body of a missing girl found in the forest
The body of a young girl who has been missing since 2020 has been discovered in a forest and her mother’s boyfriend is facing charges. The ... -
Homemade Queensland ad infuriates hundreds of Reddit users
An ad for a four-bedroom house in Queensland has prompted hundreds of people to complain about advice and the state of the property market. An advert ... -
Bunnings employee reveals the truth behind the channel’s secret announcements
A former Bunnings employee has revealed the secret behind the methods and tactics that deter people from shoplifting. A former Bunnings employee has lifted the lid ... -
NSW COVID cases rise, Russia-Ukraine conflict fears prompt Scott Morrison response, Victoria COVID cases rise, Qld COVID cases rise, NT COVID cases rise, SA COVID cases rise
The Victorian government has announced that all elective surgeries in public and private hospitals could resume by the end of the month as the Omicron wave ... -
Candice Warner lands a new gig
Ironwomen and Australian cricket wife Candice Warner will be heard across Sydney in their new gig from this Saturday. Ironwomen Candice Warner, who is married to ... -
Two COVID-19 deaths in South Australia as new cases fall to 1,165
Two elderly women with COVID-19 have died in South Australia as the number of new cases fell again. Key points: Two people with COVID-19 have died ... -
The High Court decides whether you are an employee or an independent contractor
This week the High Court handed down two important decisions regarding employment contracts which will have big implications for workers. These decisions clarify a contested area ... -
2022 Winter Olympics live scores, schedule: Snowboard cross, Jarryd Hughes in tears after quarter-final exit, ‘I’m so sorry’, mixed team, snub
Australia entered the snowboard cross event with high hopes of winning a medal, but those high hopes were almost instantly dashed. It wasn’t a good day ... -
Australia says it is not seeking to rename de facto Taiwan embassy | world news
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia is not considering renaming Taiwan’s de facto embassy in the country and remains committed to its one-China policy, Foreign Minister Marise Payne ... -
Live Covid-19 updates: mask mandates, vaccines and reopenings
Video Ottawa’s mayor has declared a state of emergency after more than a week of unrest that began with protests by truckers over vaccination mandates. The ... -
Justin Langer resigns as head coach of the Australian men’s cricket team
Justin Langer has resigned as head coach of the Australia men’s cricket team less than a month after a landslide victory in the Ashes series. Key ... -
Djokovic describes his Australian visa ordeal as unfortunate
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, left, smiles during talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Prosecutors for the Republic of ... -
Border closure could result in Australia becoming a ‘pariah’ in the international community
Late last year, Australia’s international border was finally opened, sparking meetings and relief at airports across the country. Key points: Australia’s international border remains closed to ... -
NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise, Dominic Perrottet concerned about number of COVID cases in NSW aged care, fourth COVID recall may become available, Qld COVID cases rise, SA cases COVID increase, ACT COVID cases increase
Shadow Minister for Aged Care Services Clare O’Neil called Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s $800 pre-election document ‘a cynical act of politics’, urging the government to instead ... -
Rafael Nadal wins the Australian Open, his 21st Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE, Australia — For an aging champion who has earned a reputation as one of the sport’s greatest competitors, it was a good way to stand ... -
Daniil Medvedev is heavily fined for a rant as Nick Kyrgios is also hit in the pocket
Daniil Medvedev has been fined US$12,000 (about £9,000) for his outbursts in his Australian Open semi-final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas. The second seed lost his temper ... -
The artistic news you may have missed
We’ve condensed our weekly ‘ICYMI: Art News of the Week’ column for easier reading, with a recap of the hottest headlines, announcements and art news that ... -
Ash Barty’s coach confident world number one can still improve at Australian Open
Ash Barty’s coach Craig Tyzzer says the world number one can still improve ahead of her appearance in the Australian Open semi-finals. Key points: Barty has ... -
Total number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise as Australians told to leave Ukraine immediately, US troops put on alert for deployment
Defense Minister Peter Dutton has warned there will be “bloody scenes” if Russia invades Ukraine and installs a pro-Kremlin regime. speaking on Sky News Earlier in ... -
Rapid COVID-19 antigen tests available to concession cardholders, but pharmacists fear there may not be enough
More than 6 million Australians will have access to free rapid antigen tests from today, but pharmacists fear widespread supply shortages will mean they will struggle ... -
The latest: Tsitsipas and Fritz will meet next at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The latest at the Australian Open on Saturday (all times local): 7:15 p.m. Fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas held off Benoit Paire 6-3, 7-5, ... -
Latest Covid-19 News: Live Updates
Members of the University of Pretoria veterinary team take samples from a lion that contracted the coronavirus from its handlers at a zoo in Johannesburg.Credit…Marietjie Venter ... -
Murray wins the Australian Open for the first time since 2017 | News, Sports, Jobs
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Five years and five long sets later, five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray has finally won another match at the season-opening Grand ... -
NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise, code brown declared for Victorian hospitals, Tonga volcano eruption cleanup begins, Qld COVID cases rise, ACT COVID cases rise, SA cases COVID increase, Australian Open 2022 continues
NSW Health Director Kerry Chant has given more information on the 36 people who died of COVID-19 in the latest daily reporting period. Of the 22 ... -
Tim Paine’s brother speaks out on sexting scandal, Twitter post
Tim Paine’s brother called Australia’s Ashes victory celebrations on Sunday night “heartbreaking”. Paine was sacked as Australia captain in the days before the Ashes following revelations ... -
TikTok: Early settlers’ furniture is ‘dangerous’, warns Dr Imogen
A popular Australian doctor on TikTok has warned his 25,000 followers not to buy furniture from this brand. An Australian doctor has slammed a furniture company ... -
NSW COVID cases increase, Victoria COVID cases increase, Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2022 visa saga continues, Qld COVID cases increase, SA COVID cases increase, ACT COVID cases increase
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said he was shocked to see images of people singing and dancing at a Hillsong youth camp, after a video ... -
Childhood hospitalizations skyrocket in US, UK as Australia debates plan to reopen schools
Children are shot and hospitalized with Covid in record numbers abroad as Australia battles plans to reopen schools. Teachers are resorting to desperate measures as cases ... -
Novak Djokovic “grateful” for reinstating Australian visa, but government could take it back
Melbourne, Australia – Tennis star Novak Djokovic won a court battle on Monday to stay in Australia to play at the Australian Open despite not having ... -
One final blow: Tomic’s AO qualification offer
[ad_1] Bernard Tomic is the hottest local prospect in Australian Open qualifying as he tries to return to the main draw The Bernard Tomic Odyssey is ... -
Reward: Kokkinakis scores a wild card for the Aus Open
[ad_1] Thanasi Kokkinakis’ scorching injury run kept him from realizing his potential, but his Adelaide form proves he hasn’t lost any of his abilities Thanasi Kokkinakis ... -
$ 60 Million Powerball Lotto Jackpot, Results, Numbers, Draw
[ad_1] It’s certainly a good year for a Powerball player who won $ 60 million. Check the numbers here. One lucky Powerball player has hit a ... -
Live update of Covid Australia news: more than 61,000 new cases recorded; NSW healthcare system ‘under pressure’ as hospital admissions rise | Australia News
[ad_1] 8:35 p.m. is 20:35 Melbourne School of Population and Global Health Director Nancy Baxter has this great thread on getting / avoiding Covid. It’s long, ... -
Woman drowns in Coffs Harbor’s Park Beach
[ad_1] A woman has died vacationing on the central north coast after being pulled from a treacherous surf by witnesses. A Sydney woman has died after ... -
Goodbye: the battle to protect Australia’s surf spots | Surfing
[ad_1] There’s a reason surfers like to keep their best breaks a secret. For decades, surfers have made their way through little-known coastal towns – and ... -
Ted Cruz Confuses Washington State with Western Australia in Covid Kill-Joy Attack | Ted cruz
[ad_1] US Senator Ted Cruz has been ridiculed for posting a tweet in which he confused the US state of Washington with Western Australia while criticizing ...
