Australia news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Australia today:

Politics

• The Australian government has announced a new plan to tackle climate change, which includes a target of net-zero emissions by 2050. (Source: ABC News)
• The opposition Labor Party has accused the government of being "out of touch" with the needs of Australians, following a series of budget announcements. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)

Economy

• The Australian economy has grown at its slowest pace in nearly a decade, with GDP increasing by just 0.4% in the March quarter. (Source: The Australian)
• The Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates unchanged, citing the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. (Source: The Financial Review)

Health

• The number of COVID-19 cases in Australia has continued to rise, with 12 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Australian government has announced a new program to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to all Australians, starting from next month. (Source: SBS News)

Sport

• The Australian cricket team has been defeated by the West Indies in the first Test match of the series, with the visitors winning by 267 runs. (Source: The Age)
• The Australian women's soccer team has qualified for the Olympics for the first time, following a 2-1 win over Vietnam in the Asian Cup. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)

Other News

• A severe storm has hit parts of Western Australia, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: The West Australian)
• A new species of frog has been discovered in the Australian rainforest, with scientists describing it as "one of the most remarkable" finds in recent years. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Australia today.