Australia news live: youth vaping rates plummet after law reform; police alert 5000 Australians targeted by overseas romance scam

The federal health minister cited data showing vape use among young Australians has significantly reduced meaning new laws are working. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCyclone threat looms in northern Australia as drenched region braces for yet more rainNorth Queensland is on cyclone watch with three tropical lows given a chance of developing in the coming days, bringing heavy rain that has flooded roads and homes. Continue reading...

Australia news live: youth vaping rates plummet after law reform; police alert 5000 Australians targeted by overseas romance scam

The federal health minister cited data showing vape use among young Australians has significantly reduced meaning new laws are working. Follow today’s news live

Cyclone threat looms in northern Australia as drenched region braces for yet more rain

North Queensland is on cyclone watch with three tropical lows given a chance of developing in the coming days, bringing heavy rain that has flooded roads and homes. Continue reading...