Unemployment rates peak at 20% across the country this year, due to declining academic results and a workforce that is underskilled in new technologies. Read more about Unemployment rates peak at 20% across the country this year, due to declining academic results and a workforce that is underskilled in new technologies.
The first set of 12 new military submarines for Australia's Navy have arrived from France. Read more about The first set of 12 new military submarines for Australia's Navy have arrived from France.
There are currently 1.9 million Australians living with cancer or who have survived the disease, an increase of 72% from 1.1 million in 2018. Read more about There are currently 1.9 million Australians living with cancer or who have survived the disease, an increase of 72% from 1.1 million in 2018.
Climate change has led to Australian heatwaves this year that have reached highs of 50 degrees Celcius. Read more about Climate change has led to Australian heatwaves this year that have reached highs of 50 degrees Celcius.
Climate change and warmer ocean temperatures have led to a complete die off this year of the coral reefs located on the Australian coasts. Read more about Climate change and warmer ocean temperatures have led to a complete die off this year of the coral reefs located on the Australian coasts.
High-speed rail travel is now available between Sydney and Canberra. Read more about High-speed rail travel is now available between Sydney and Canberra.
Thanks to electric vehicles becoming affordable and accessible, more than 20% of cars on Australian roads are now electric. Read more about Thanks to electric vehicles becoming affordable and accessible, more than 20% of cars on Australian roads are now electric.
Annual national carbon pollution has been reduced to 196 million tonnes, down from 450 million tonnes in 2015. Read more about Annual national carbon pollution has been reduced to 196 million tonnes, down from 450 million tonnes in 2015.
Across Australia, the number of indigenous youth removed from their families and living in out-of-home care has tripled since 2016 due to poverty, family violence, and a lack of access to family support services. Read more about Across Australia, the number of indigenous youth removed from their families and living in out-of-home care has tripled since 2016 due to poverty, family violence, and a lack of access to family support services.
Australian exports to India now exceed AU$45 billion, compared to AU$14.9 billion in 2017. Read more about Australian exports to India now exceed AU$45 billion, compared to AU$14.9 billion in 2017.
