Rain Bomb: 7 killed in floods in Brisbane
A strong storm system hit Brisbane, Australia's northeastern capital, on Sunday, triggering evacuations, power disruptions, and school closures, while the death toll from related...
Australia attempts to join other countries in hitting Putin with sanctions
Foreign Minister Marise Payne said that Australia is attempting to join other countries in imposing direct sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and that...
Australia business investments witness rise in Q4
Australian business investment rose moderately last quarter as demand recovered from pandemic lockdowns and miners profited from high commodity prices, while future expenditure intentions...
Australian minister proposes bill on decriminalising drugs
Fiona Patten, the leader of the Reason Party and a member of the Victorian State Parliament for the Northern Metropolitan district, proposed a bill...
Awaiting delivery of 787 jets, American Airlines cut more schedules
Due to Boeing Co's (BA.N) delays in delivering 787 Dreamliner jets, American Airlines Group Inc announced on Friday that it expects to significantly reduce...
Australia seeks ‘full investigation’ into China’s naval laser incident
Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison said a Chinese naval vessel that fired a laser at an Australian military plane was so close to the...
Australia reopens border to international visitors
For the first time in nearly two years, Australia's international border has reopened, bringing with it happy family reunions and a boost to tourism.After...
Australia’s largest coal power plant closing 7 years sooner
The operator of Australia's largest coal-fired power station has announced that the plant will close seven years sooner than anticipated because it is increasingly...
Asylum seekers held for record 689 days in Australia
Human Rights Watch has slammed Australia's immigration detention regime, claiming that asylum seekers are now being held for an average of 689 days, a...