Thousands flee from flood-hit Sydney as situation worsens
Tuesday's torrential downpours intensified Sydney's flood disaster as hundreds more residents were forced to evacuate their homes as rivers quickly climbed over danger thresholds.Authorities...
Australia, India starts talks on cooperation in rare earth minerals
As coal and mines minister Pralhad Joshi's visit to Australia got underway, the two countries on Monday talked about how they could collaborate on...
Southeast Australia sees floods, people being evacuated
The east coast of Australia's largest city, Sydney, was battered by destructive winds and torrential rain on Sunday, and floods that were projected to...
Australia commits to train Pacific islands for defence
In the face of growing rivalry for security ties in the area and as China prepares for a competing gathering to the Pacific Islands...
Climate change supporters protest at Sydney, 11 arrested
Monday's march against climate change in Sydney prompted police to block key streets in the city's center, and morning travel across the iconic Sydney...
Nasa launches first rocket from Australia
NASA's first rocket launch from a commercial spaceport outside of the US took place on an unremarkable piece of red dirt in far-off Australia,...
US, Japan, Australia, NZ, UK form Pacific group
The White House said on Friday that an informal group was formed by the United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom...
World’s top ten ‘most’ and ‘least’ liveable cities
Do you reside in the "most liveable" city? What causes it to be listed? Which cities made the list and why are explained in...
Australia: Samsung to pay $9.7 mln fine over false water-resistance claims
The local branch of Samsung Electronics was sentenced by a court to pay a A$14 million ($9.65 million) fine for nine false ads touting...