Barclays gets Australian banking licence
As part of its continued expansion into high-growth areas, UK-based Barclays Plc (BARC.L) announced on Monday that it has acquired clearance from Australia's prudential...
Earthquake-proof steel cask, with 2t of radioactive waste, to arrive in Sydney
A two-tonne container of radioactive waste will arrive in Sydney next year in a monolithic steel cask engineered to resist an earthquake and a...
Australia to back health scientists with $276 million
The Morrison Government is making $276.4 million available through twelve research funding opportunities to improve health outcomes for all Australians and address today's global...
Australia to increase local urea production to avoid trucking crisis
Australia announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with fertiliser maker Incitec Pivot (IPL.AX) to safeguard domestic supply of urea, which is...
‘No Christmas restrictions as 90% people fully vaccinated’
Even as new Covid-19 infections rose in Sydney on Sunday, Australian officials claimed there was no need to restrict Christmas celebrations, citing the country's...
2 kids among 4 killed in aircraft crash in Queensland
On Sunday, a light plane crashed into the water off the coast of Queensland, Australia, killing four persons, two of whom were children. According...
Australia discovers World’s first millipede with over 1000 legs
Researchers have for the first time uncovered a millipede with more than 1,000 legs - setting a new record. Before this, the highest number...
Australia likely to miss Dec end target of vaccinating 80% residents with booster dose
While Australia has begun administering booster shots to people who received their second dose of the Covid vaccine more than five months ago, the...
Australia bouncy castle tragedy death toll reaches 6
A sixth youngster has died as a result of the Australian bouncy castle tragedy, according to authorities. The 11-year-old boy died in hospital on...