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Australia reimposes restrictions in its second-most populous state

Victoria state recorded double-digit increases in COVID-19 cases for a fourth consecutive day

20 Jun 2020 4:03 PM

India, Australia ink pact to counter China

Two declarations and seven pacts in defence, cyber, mining and other sectors were announced after 'India-Australia Leaders’ virtual summit

05 Jun 2020 11:05 AM

Australia to restart flights to New Zealand

New Zealand is on the verge of eradicating the virus after it notched a 13th straight day with no reported new infections

04 Jun 2020 10:13 AM

Australia's economy shrinks in first quarter, headed for first recession in 30 years

The central bank stepped in by cutting the cash rate to a record low 0.25% and launching an unlimited bond buying programme

03 Jun 2020 8:59 AM

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

Both have slowed the spread of the novel coronavirus to levels well below those in United States, Britain and some other European countries

27 May 2020 1:57 PM

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India to rescue stranded Indians in Australia, operate 7 special flights

The High Commission confirmed that special Air India flights will repatriate Indians under the government's 'Vande Bharat Mission'.

13 May 2020 2:57 PM

Global coronavirus cases surpass 3.5 million

Experts caution that both cases and deaths from COVID-19 are almost certainly underreported in every country

04 May 2020 10:22 AM

Why Google and Facebook should be paying news publishers worldwide

Governments of France, Spain and Australia have ordered the giant aggregators to pay publishers for content, but will the duopoly accede?

20 Apr 2020 3:54 PM

Injured Australian cricketer Ellyse Perry ruled out of T20 Cricket World Cup

Hamstring injury brings world's No. 1 ranked all-rounder's campaign to an end

03 Mar 2020 4:05 PM

Australia bushfire: Bollywood celebs express concern over wild animals

The actors shared awakening pictures of the destruction of wildlife destruction on social media.

06 Jan 2020 12:37 PM

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Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2 weeks

The third person, 46-year-old Claire Hockridge, has not been seen since splitting from Phu two days ago.

03 Dec 2019 3:43 PM

Australian man escapes from ‘cunning’ Crocodile by sticking thumb into its eye

The 54-year-old said he wrestled with the croc on the remote beach as it tried to drag him into the water.

16 Nov 2019 1:04 PM

‘Stay Alert’: Millions in Australia brace for ‘catastrophic’ bushfires

Around 600 schools and colleges were closed as a precaution and authorities advised anyone suffering respiratory conditions to stay indoors.

12 Nov 2019 1:48 PM

Hundreds in Australia flock to climb Uluru, giant monolith, for last time

Saturday marks 34 years since that the park’s title was handed back to the traditional owners.

25 Oct 2019 2:31 PM

Tourists rush to climb Australia’s iconic rock to beat the ban

Climbers rush to beat ban on Australia's iconic rock Uluru.

25 Oct 2019 12:44 PM

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Famed Guinness World Records sheep, Chris passes away

Chris the sheep, famed for record-breaking fleece, dies.

23 Oct 2019 11:16 AM

‘Historic moment’: World's longest flight arrives in Sydney from New York

The four pilots on board -- who rotated between flying duties -- also wore devices that tracked their brain waves and alertness.

21 Oct 2019 2:34 PM

In fight for press freedom, Australian newspapers redact front pages to expose govt

PM Morrison said his government would 'always believe in freedom of press', but also insisted that journalists were not above law.

21 Oct 2019 9:41 AM

Woman carrying raw pork denied entry to Australia under strict vigilance

Australia bars entry to Vietnamese woman for failing to declare raw pork.

17 Oct 2019 8:00 PM

Uluru to close permanently for tourists

Tourists surge at Uluru before Australia bans climb.

10 Oct 2019 2:44 PM

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