Read More It would also allow Australia to impose travel bans to prevent offenders from using the country as a safe haven. Foreign minister Marise Payne described the laws as an “important reform” that would allow Australia to “define, defend and demonstrate” its values. “[It’s] a reform that will mean Australia can take timely action … Read more
Australia has recorded its wettest November since records began in 1900 as more rainfall is expected to lash the nation. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said the national average rainfall in November was double the normal amount. Australia will see a wetter than normal summer due to La Niña bringing heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures. Australia … Read more
“Before each election I have always asked myself whether I could absolutely guarantee another three years of total commitment to the electorate because people deserve that commitment, free of any reservations.” Mr Porter said “after a long time giving everything” to his electorate, “it’s now time to give more of what is left to those … Read more
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green says wicketkeeper Alex Carey will be able to handle the pressure of Test cricket should he be named as Tim Paine’s replacement. Key points: Carey is expected to be named in Australia’s XI for the first men’s Ashes Test Green says Carey has proven he can play at the international level … Read more
Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula says Novak Djokovic is not being “blackmailed” by Australian Open organisers over their COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Key points: Pakula says visiting tennis players have a responsibility to be vaccinated Djokovic’s father likened the Open’s vaccine stance to “blackmail” The defending men’s champion hasn’t revealed if he will play at the Open Pakula was responding … Read more
McConaughey crafts camping experience to call on Aussies to explore the wilderness Wild Turkey’s Creative Director Matthew McConaughey teamed up with Homecamp to craft a unique camping experience to get Aussies out into the wild, while giving thanks to those who work to protect it. Source link
By 1:59PM December 1, 2021 The ASX 200 has shrugged off a much better than expected performance from the Australian economy in the September quarter, with investors instead still haunted by the latest Omicron developments and the prospect of the Fed winding back its bond buying sooner than anticipated. Read Next Source link
Up to five asylum seekers are expected to be released from Melbourne’s Park Hotel and offered bridging visas to live in the community, SBS News understands. Of the five men expecting to be released are three Iranians, one Sri Lankan man and one Sudanese man. Refugee advocate group RAC Victoria said one man from Brisbane … Read more
Record-breaking November rain has challenged some farmers who were looking forward to “the harvest of a lifetime”. Despite near-ideal conditions during the growing season, rainfall and a shortage of workers in regional Australia have affected the harvest period for some farmers. Record-breaking November rain has challenged some farmers who looked forward to “the harvest of … Read more
Drone photographer Jess Rielly captured this footage of floodwaters around the town of Inglewood in Queensland on December 1. Video: Jess Rielly Source link
