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...
Lufthansa to suspend flights to Odessa, Kyiv from Monday
A spokesperson for Germany's Lufthansa group (LHAG.DE) confirmed on Saturday that flights to and from the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Odessa have been...
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,...