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...
Australia delivers 7.8 mln vaccine doses to Vietnam
Australia sent an extra 2.2 million Pfizer vaccine doses to Vietnam on Saturday, bringing the total number of vaccine doses delivered to Vietnam to...
‘Chinese navy fired laser at our patrol plane’, says Australia
A Chinese navy ship shot a laser at one of its surveillance planes, endangering the crew's lives, the Australian Defense Department said on Saturday.According...
China’s BYD electric cars now available for sale in Australia
BYD, the Chinese automaker, has finally opened its mass order books in Australia after months of delays – but not for the "sub-$35,000" electric...
Australia ready to welcome international tourists for first time in 2 years
Australia, which closed its borders in March 2020, has been gradually reopening its borders since November, allowing first Australians, then international students and workers,...
Australia’s NSW orders minimum pay for Amazon employees in landmark step
The state of New South Wales in Australia has ordered employers of freelance delivery drivers, such as Amazon.com Inc, to pay a minimum wage,...
Vanuatu: Special Task Force meant to handle CBI Programme fail to solve issues flagged by EU
A special task force formed by Vanuatu to guide the government on steps to satisfy the European Commission has dramatically failed.
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