As election nears, Aus govt pressurised to cut fuel excise
As gas prices hit an eight-year high and Prime Minister Scott Morrison trails in the polls only weeks before a general election, the Australian...
‘Take booster dose’ Australians warned as Covid threat looms
In the face of the extremely contagious BA.2 sub-variant of the Omicron coronavirus strain, Australian authorities warned on Monday that the sluggish delivery of...
Like its allies, Australia to sanction Russian oligarchs
As a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Australia said on Monday that it was slapping new sanctions on 33 Russian oligarchs and business...
Australia’s vaccine diplomacy can prevent China’s incursion in Pacific islands
Prime Minister Scott Morrison stated on Sunday that Australia was able to prevent a Chinese "incursion" into the Pacific islands by meeting with leaders...
Australia, Vietnam aims to enhance economic partnership
The recently announced Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy aims to promote cooperation between Australia's mature economy and Vietnam's, which is one of the region's...
As floods recede, Australians return to their homes
Authorities sped up clean-up efforts and introduced new support packages for homeowners who lost their houses after torrential rains abated and floodwaters retreated on...
Australia declares flash floods a national emergency
In reaction to disastrous floods along Australia's east coast, the country declared a national emergency on Wednesday and designated disaster zones in communities swept...
Australian Army Chief starts four-day India visit
Lt Gen Richard Maxwell Burr, the Chief of the Australian Army, arrived in India on Tuesday on a four-day visit. On Wednesday, Burr met...
Australia flood death toll reaches 20
The death toll from Australia's east coast's week-long floods climbed to at least 20 on Tuesday when the remains of a man and a...