Australia: Liberals appoint woman leader after historic election defeat
For the first time in its history, Australia’s Liberals has appointed a woman as its leader—Sussan Ley—who will replace Peter Dutton following the party's...
Australians head to polls today amid economic concerns
Australians are casting their votes today in a pivotal federal election that pits incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of the center-left Labor Party against...
Do Australia needs anti-dumping laws?
Top of the list was a promise to strengthen Australia’s anti-dumping system to shield industries such as steel, aluminium, and manufacturing from unfair competition.
Donald...
AUstralian universities shut Chinese Confucius Institutes
Six Australian universities have quietly shut down their on-campus Confucius Institutes (CIs), which are affiliated with the Chinese government. These closures come amid increasing...
Australia to hold federal election on May 3
Australia will hold its federal election on May 3, with predictions pointing to a closely contested race.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose Labor Party holds...
South Australia beaches shut as dead fish wash ashore
An Australian state has temporarily closed two beaches after dead fish and an unusual off-white foam washed ashore, with surfers reporting health issues, officials...
Australia: Rate of Indigenous people in jail rise by 20%
The imprisonment rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has risen by 12% in the past year and 20% since 2019, despite a...
Cyclone in Australia: 290,000 properties without power
Large parts of south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales remained on high alert for heavy rainfall and flash flooding, with nearly 290,000 properties...
Victoria: More new places being named after women than men
For the first time, a majority—57%—of new commemorative places names in Victoria were dedicated to women. Kerry Wilson, who leads the "Put Her Name...