Trumpist fantasy still captivates the odd Australian politician
Donald Trump’s “alternative facts” worked. A third of American adults still believe he won the election and he remains a threat to US stability, but Australia needs to embrace a […]
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China takes aim at Australia’s human rights record at UN
As promised, China’s government has highlighted Australia’s record on war crimes, racial discrimination and indigenous treatment, amid the diplomatic row.
‘It’s a reality:’ Google threatens to stop search in Australia due to media code
The owner of Australia’s most popular search engine says it is prepared to shut the service down rather than pay media organisations for news content.
Want an Order of Australia? It helps to be rich, powerful and male
Critics of the Australian honours system claim it is too politicised, too weighted towards the wealthy, too pale, male and stale. Can the growing movement to make it more egalitarian […]
Bold India caught Australia – and vanquished must heed the warning
India is producing not white-ball and red-ball cricketers, simply excellent cricketers. So what are the lessons for Australia?
Australian TV needs a dose of Nordic courage
When it comes to creating fearless TV dramas that probe the dark heart of corruption, Australia needs to take a leaf out of Scandinavia’s book.
Push by UN members for Australia to raise the age of criminal responsibility
In Australia children as young as 10 can be held criminally responsible for their actions, which means they can be convicted by the courts and jailed.
In search of a pioneering Australian children’s writer
Novelists Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell investigate their antecedent who was also Australia’s first children’s author.
‘My good intentions have been misconstrued’: Djokovic pens letter to Australia
The Serbian superstar penned a lengthy letter to Australians after becoming public enemy No.1 on Monday.
Australia stunned by India in classic finish to fourth Test
Rishabh Pant led India to an incredible three-wicket victory in a classic clash, tearing down the Gabba fortress after 33 years of Australian invincibility.
Australia counts the bird in the hand
With tropical weather always likely to interfere with the fourth Test, Australia may have another agenda in mind.
As it happened: Australia set India 328 to win at the Gabba
The stage is set for an exciting finale to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series despite rain intervening in Brisbane.
‘Caught in a political war’: First sailors set free after months stuck at sea
But scores of others remain stranded in the multibillion-dollar trade dispute between Australia and China.
Locked-down Aussies spend up big on electronics, camping
Some of Australia’s largest listed retailers have revealed bright spots after a tough year of COVID trading.
‘I think he’s in trouble’: Wade under pressure after lean series
Selectors are craving stability but Australia will finish the series having axed two of its top six from the first Test and with question marks hovering over two incumbents.
What is the role of gas in a green economy?
In the second part of our series Future Power, we explain why the government wants more gas, and we ask, how clean is natural gas – and what is its […]
Australia vs India wrap: Australia finish day three with 54 run lead as Warner starts fast
Dismissing India took longer than the home side would have liked but a trademark rush of David Warner runs ensured Australia finished day three at the Gabba with momentum.
Pfizer vaccine process should not be delayed in Australia over Norway reports, Hunt says
Health Minister Greg Hunt said there were no plans to change the vaccine schedule, but the government would accept any additional advice from the medical watchdog.
Summer of celebration not panning out as hoped for Lyon
The dream scenario for Australia sees Nathan Lyon claiming his 400th Test wicket as he bowls his team to a series victory in his 100th game – but time is […]
‘This is insane’: Tennis players unhappy in hotel quarantine
Tennis players have reacted angrily to the news that they are facing 14 days stuck in their hotel rooms with no practice, after people on their charter flights to Australia […]
Demons flexible on move to hubs despite having other jobs, says coach
The AFLW season is set to kick off on January 28, but with Australia’s interstate borders impacted by differing closures and travel rules, and the possibility of more outbreaks always […]
Australia’s diplomatic divorce with China is getting more expensive
Recent Australian government attempts to seek retribution against China’s trade bans and restrictions are looking increasingly like own goals.
India ready for fortress Gabba, won’t rule out Bumrah
India have declared they are ready to handle the pace and bounce of a Gabba pitch but have refused to confirm whether injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss the […]
Oxford vaccine chief says Australia can’t afford to delay the jab’s rollout
Andrew Pollard said the focus should not be on whether vaccines block transmission but rather their capacity to prevent serious illness and death.
‘Pursuing herd immunity’: Australia’s two-stage strategy to protect community
Australians are being promised a two-stage strategy to protect the population from COVID-19 under a commitment to pursue herd immunity while making vaccines available as soon as possible.
Coroner calls for action after dozens of international students take their own lives
During the seven years international student Nguyen Le lived in Australia, there was no record of him ever visiting a GP. But he was struggling.
From unsure to these shores: Hopson ‘elated’ to return to NBL
Scotty Hopson contemplated a season away from basketball as COVID-19 raged but Melbourne United’s offer and Australia’s handling of the pandemic has him ‘elated’ with his decision to return to […]
Lyon, a great survivor who became one of the greats, marks 100 Tests
Nathan Lyon became the answer to Australia’s spin woes in the post-Warne era, and he marks a milestone game in the blockbuster series decider against India in Brisbane.
On the eve of the fourth Test, Isa Guha reveals what inspires her
The ex-cricketer misses the drama of the post-match dressing-room, but commentating on this week’s final Test match between Australia and India may compensate.
Coolmore and Waller land $1.9m Bonny prize at Magic Millions
The global breeding power and Australia’s best trainer paid the top price of the day at the yearling sales on the Gold Coast for a Snitzel colt which already has […]