New Zealand PM postpones her wedding because of COVID restrictions
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's wedding has been postponed as the country implements new restrictions to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus...
Australia to waive off visa fees for international students, backpackers
On Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the government would waive visa fees for overseas students and backpackers to help with the...
Australia PM’s ratings fall months before elections, poll shows
According to a widely respected poll released on Tuesday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval ratings have fallen as a result of his management...
Ahead of elections, Australia’s opposition toughens China stance
Anthony Albanese, Australia's opposition leader, said the government must respond to Beijing in a firm but diplomatic manner, toughening his stance on China ahead...
World Economic Forum survey indicates bleak picture for global recovery
A poll of almost 1,000 industry, government, and academic leaders indicated that only one in ten World Economic Forum members expecting the global recovery...
Australian Navy: HMAS Newcastle completes final international deployment
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) today celebrated the completion of the final overseas deployment by an Adelaide Class guided missile frigate, with HMAS Newcastle arriving back...
Covid-19: 95% Australians jabbed with first dose, fatalities continue to rise
Greg Hunt, Australia's health minister, claims that 95 percent of Australians aged 16 and older have had their first dose of vaccination, and that...
3 Australian properties worth $4.2 million forfeited to Commonwealth
The Melbourne Supreme Court today ordered the forfeiture of three Victorian properties worth $4.2 million to the Commonwealth. This is the first forfeiture action...
Australia’s hypersonic ‘spaceplane’ to launch tiny satellites
In central Sydney, a hypersonic 'spaceplane' is being constructed, but the passengers will be gadgets rather than people.Delta Velos is a streamlined spacecraft that...