Top news australia

Here are the top news stories from Australia:

Breaking News

  1. COVID-19 Update: Australia has reported 1,212 new cases of COVID-19, with 12 deaths. The total number of cases in the country now stands at 29,431. (Source: ABC News)
  2. Bushfires: A bushfire has been burning out of control in Western Australia's Kimberley region, with authorities warning of a "catastrophic" fire danger rating. (Source: The West Australian)

National News

  1. Economy: Australia's economy has contracted by 7% in the June quarter, the largest decline on record. (Source: The Australian)
  2. Politics: The Australian government has announced a new package of measures to support small businesses and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
  3. Health: A new study has found that Australia's healthcare system is underprepared for a potential COVID-19 outbreak in aged care facilities. (Source: The Guardian)

State and Territory News

  1. New South Wales: A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a Sydney park. (Source: The Daily Telegraph)
  2. Victoria: A major fire has been burning in the Grampians National Park, with authorities warning of a "catastrophic" fire danger rating. (Source: The Age)
  3. Queensland: A severe storm has caused widespread damage and power outages in the state's southeast. (Source: The Courier-Mail)

International News

  1. Global Economy: The global economy is expected to contract by 3.3% this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the International Monetary Fund. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. US-China Tensions: The United States and China have imposed new tariffs on each other's goods, escalating their trade war. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
  3. Middle East Tensions: The situation in the Middle East has escalated after the United States launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq. (Source: The BBC)

These are just some of the top news stories from Australia. You can stay up-to-date with the latest news from around the country and the world by following reputable news sources such as the ABC, The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Guardian.