A number of measures introduced by the Albanese government are coming to effect from today, including savings on childcare, cheaper medicine and 180,000 fee-free TAFE spots.Millions of Australians will receive an increase in welfare payments as a welcome start to 2023. Read MoreOur Apps source
We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.1 of 5Thanks for joining me on the national blog this afternoon. That’s all for today.Here are the main headlines of the day:Former senator and Greens co-founder Bob Brown has been moved on by police while staging a protest against … Read more
MoreSign InCreate AccountPago Pago in American Samoa's isolated location in the Pacific Ocean means very few travellers visit the island, but passengers on this flight bound for Sydney had an unexpected layover there. Source: SuppliedThese islands are 24 hours away from their nearest neighbour. They finally recorded a COVID caseAustraliaLifeAustraliaAustraliaPoliticsWorldAustraliaAustraliaMorning (Mon–Fri)Afternoon (Mon–Fri)WeekendBy subscribing, you agree … Read more
Classified cabinet documents that have been under wraps for 20 years have today been released to the nation.They reveal the inner-workings of John Howard’s cabinet in 2002 as it grappled with the war on terror and recognition of Indigenous Australians. Read MoreOur Apps source
Australian opener Usman Khawaja says the fallout from the sandpaper scandal that rocked world cricket four years hasn’t been discussed as the hosts prepare to face South Africa in a Test match for the first time since that fiery series. While David Warner recently decided to drop his appeal over a lifetime leadership ban that … Read more
Taiwanese student strikes first coin of 2023 as Royal Australian Mint unveils Creatures of the Deep collectionFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyA Taiwanese exchange student has pressed the first coin of the year at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra after only finding out about the annual tradition the day before.It's … Read more
Voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect today in Queensland, so how does it work?For the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencySusan Reilly's mother died two decades ago, but the toll of the "degrading" experience still lingers today.She witnessed her mother Lesley slowly succumb to breast cancer, powerless to control the manner and … Read more
The two countries join a number of others – including the UK, US, India, Spain, South Korea and France – that have brought in restrictions targeting arrivals from China.Sunday 1 January 2023 05:43, UKAustralia and Canada are the latest countries to bring in travel restrictions on arrivals from China.Travellers from China to Australia will need … Read more
Australia v South Africa Tests – MenAs he approaches 300 Test wickets, Mitchell Starc has overcome several hurdles on his way to becoming one of Australia's best everLouis Cameron in Brisbane 15 December 2022, 05:28 PM AEST@LouisDBCameronUsman Khawaja vividly recalls facing a young Mitchell Starc in a grade game in Sydney, well before either had … Read more
Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has accused Steve Smith of “milking” his infamous on-field contact with Proteas paceman Kagiso Rabada, which dominated headlines in 2018.Before the Test series became embroiled in a ball-tampering saga, Rabada found himself in hot water for his post-wicket celebration after dismissing Smith in the second Test at St … Read more