A superb lyrebird named Echo has also mastered a rendition of the Sydney zoo’s fire alarm, complete with the ‘evacuate now’ announcement Australian bird of the year 2021: nominate your favourite for the shortlistFrom car horns to jackhammers to chainsa…
Coronavirus live news: WHO to ship Chinese vaccines despite concerns; 1 in 70 in England had Covid last week
WHO to ship 100m doses of Sinovac and Sinopharm by end of September; figures show uptick of cases in England last week from 1 in 80 the week beforeNew Zealand Covid update: national lockdown extended after 70 new casesUS Covid hospitalisations rise abo…
Coronavirus live news: Moderna withholds 1.6m vaccines in Japan over contamination concerns, Sydney hospitals struggle to cope
Pharamaceutical giant Moderna says it’s withholding 1.63m vaccine doses over fears of contamination with particulate matter while Sydney’s health system struggles as the city reports record case numbersSee all our coronavirus coverageNSW hospitals warn…
‘Genetic fossil’: intact DNA from woman who lived 7,200 years ago discovered in Indonesia
Skeleton of hunter-gatherer found in Leang Panninge cave sheds light on ancient human migrationArchaeologists have discovered ancient DNA in the remains of a woman who died 7,200 years ago in Indonesia, a find that challenges what was previously known …
‘They fear the factory can’t last’: Pandemic takes local fashion from boom to bust in Sydney
In Australia, garment manufacturing is powered by a workforce fearful of catching Covid. In what should be a busy time, factories now stand emptyWhen coronavirus hit international fashion manufacturing centres last year, many Australian designers pivot…
A love heart made out of sheep: Australian farmer pays tribute to his aunt
Unable to travel to a family funeral due to Covid, Ben Jackson used his sheep in a farewell messageA sheep farmer stuck in lockdown in New South Wales who was unable to attend his aunt’s funeral has honoured her memory with the ultimate tribute: a love…
Australia is ‘more and more isolated’ on climate, former EU trade commissioner says
Cecilia Malmström warned climate change is an urgent global crisis and Australia, as a big economy and big emitter, needs to do moreGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe former European Union trade commissioner, Cecilia Malmström, ha…
Ian Botham appointed UK trade ambassador to Australia
Former England cricketer and crossbench peer will ‘bat for business down under’, says Liz TrussIan Botham, the former England cricketer and crossbench peer, has been appointed a UK trade ambassador to Australia, the government has announced.He is one o…
Remote Indigenous community of Wilcannia under severe strain as Covid spreads
Crowded housing and delayed test results are hindering efforts to contain virus in NSW townshipNSW restrictions; NSW hotspots; border restrictionsVaccine rollout trackerGet our free news app; our morning email briefingCovid is spreading rapidly in the …
Ruthless Ash Barty turns focus to US Open after winning fifth title of year
World No 1 wins Cincinnati Open final against Jil TeichmannAustralian in ‘really good stead’ after not dropping a set all week Ash Barty has annexed yet another trophy on her triumphant world tour, taking the prestigious Cincinnati Open title with a ru…