Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Dutton on why he’s not Australia’s Trump – ‘I’m my own person’

On current opinion polls, we are looking at a very close race at the May election. As voting day draws near, Peter Dutton will face more forensic questioning about his policies and how he would run government. At the same time, He’s fending off Labor …

Washington Wizards assistant Caporn hired as Australia’s men’s basketball coach

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Washington Wizards assistant Adam Caporn will take hemisphere-hopping to a new level after being hired as head coach of the Australian men’s basketball team. Basketball Australia on Thursday said Caporn would continue his …

US Influencer May Be Banned From Australia After Taking Wombat Cub From Mother

An American social media influencer is facing massive backlash in Australia and may be barred from visiting the country after she bragged about taking a screaming baby wombat away from its mother in a stunt. Sam Jones — a self-described “outdoor enthusiast …

Tonnes of microplastics infiltrate Australia’s agricultural soils each year, study shows

Compost applied to agricultural soils in Australia each year contains tonnes of microplastics, our research has revealed. These microplastics can harm soil and plant health and eventually enter food crops, potentially posing a risk to humans. In Australia, …

New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Vanuatu’s new prime minister has said his government intends to “revisit” a security agreement with Australia, arguing it does not reflect his country’s priorities including climate change and travel mobility for its citizens. Jotham Napat, who was elected …

Islamophobic incidents in Australia have doubled over the past two years, research suggests

Islamophobic incidents – including physical attacks, verbal harassment, people being spat on and rape threats – have more than doubled in the past two years, with girls and women bearing the brunt of hatred towards Muslims in Australia, new research shows. …

A lunar eclipse is on tomorrow – NZ and parts of Australia are in for a spectacle

As the full moon rises tomorrow (Friday March 14), it will be a special sight for those in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will also be worth a look for people along the east coast of Australia. Rather than being full and bright, the Moon will be partway through …

Trump’s senseless tariffs will extend the economic malaise felt by so many in Australia – and around the world

Earlier this month, outgoing Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau called US president Donald Trump’s tariffs “very dumb”. Given the large hit to share markets this week in response to the escalating prospect of all-out trade wars and recession, some …

Australia's oldest rivalry highlights week five of Super Rugby

SYDNEY : The rugby rivalry between Queensland and New South Wales goes back 143 years but it has been a while since it had much bearing on the top of the Super Rugby standings, as the round-five clash between the Reds and Waratahs this weekend will. The …

What do Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs mean for Australia? – video