August 26, 2022 China eyeing land in the South Pacific creates 'considerable unease' in Australia, professor says China's bid to buy a forestry plantation located in the South Pacific has created "considerable unease" in Australia, a professor of international security said.
August 12, 2022 US flu season: Australia cases raise concerns, experts say With the U.S. influenza season on the horizon, experts are monitoring the situation in Australia. The country's health agency says kids have been hit the hardest.
August 8, 2022 Australia cricket star Tahlia McGrath plays in match despite testing positive for COVID-19 Australian cricket star batter Tahlia McGrath tested positive for COVID-19 before the gold medal match against India but still played in the match as England's protocols allowed it.
August 5, 2022 Rugby player acquitted of domestic violence charges after finding ex-fiancee engaging in sex act with teammate Michael Lichaa, an Australian rugby pro, was acquitted of domestic violence charges Friday following a trial during which he detailed a 2021 incident involving his former fiancee.
August 1, 2022 Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe calls Queen Elizabeth II a ‘colonizing’ leader during swearing-in ceremony Lidia Thorpe of the Australian Greens party was heard calling Queen Elizabeth II a colonizer Monday during her swearing-in ceremony at the Parliament House in Canberra.
July 25, 2022 Australia's health care system strained by record number of COVID patients as Omicron surges Australia saw record highs in COVID patients admitted to hospitals on Monday as the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of Omicron continue to spread through the population.
July 6, 2022 Nick Kyrgios makes 'Last Dance' joke when questioned about assault allegation Nick Kyrgios made a reference to "The Last Dance" docuseries when asked by reporters on Tuesday if he had a comment on the recent assault allegations leveled by an ex-girlfriend.
July 5, 2022 Wimbledon quarterfinalist Nick Kyrgios due in court on assault charge Nick Kyrgios, who will appear in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Wednesday, is due in court next month on an assault charge stemming from a Dec. 2021 incident involving an ex-girlfriend.
June 20, 2022 Australian swimming star backs FINA's 'gender inclusion policy' Cate Campbell, a decorated Australian Olympic swimming champion, expressed support for FINA's "gender inclusion policy."
June 13, 2022 Ex-tennis star Jelena Dokic opens up about suicidal thoughts: 'I am definitely on the road to recovery' Jelena Dokic, a former Australian tennis star, spoke out about her mental health struggles and revealed she was having suicidal thoughts.