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Australia
Flamboyant Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash
The 46-year-old, who played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals for Australia from 1998 to 2009, was involved in a single-car accident
15 May 2022 7:31 AM
Sania bids adieu to Australia Open with quarterfinal loss in mixed doubles
Mirza, partnering American Rajeev Ram, lost the match 4-6, 6-7 to wildcard entries Fourlis and Kubler in one hour 30 minutes
25 Jan 2022 1:21 PM
Novavax becomes Australia's 5th approved COVID-19 vaccine
Australia ordered 51 million doses of the U.S.-manufactured vaccine, supplied under the brand Nuvaxovid, for its population of 26 million
20 Jan 2022 11:50 AM
Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes
The surge has already overwhelmed testing stations, prompted new vaccine mandates and caused at least one state to cut back on surgeries
29 Dec 2021 10:45 AM
Australia’s most populous state reports first omicron death
The fatal case was identified as a man in his 80s who was infected at an aged care facility in western Sydney
27 Dec 2021 10:49 AM
Newly unveiled life-sized statue of Mahatma Gandhi vandalised in Australia
The statue was gifted by the Indian government. The incident triggered shock and disappointment among the Indian-Australian community
15 Nov 2021 3:43 PM
Australia adds Covaxin to list of 'recognised' COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration after an assessment and approval process
01 Nov 2021 1:29 PM
Covishield approved by Australia for international arrivals
The recognition of the vaccines will remove a significant barrier for international students seeking to study in Australia
01 Oct 2021 11:33 AM
Australian PM announces reopening of international travel, easing border restrictions
On March 20 last year Australia introduced some of the world's toughest border restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic
01 Oct 2021 10:40 AM
Scuttlebutt! Australian PM Scott Morrison denies soiling himself in McDonald's
Australian PM Scott Morrison abruptly decided to squash the rumour -- which has turned 'Engadine Maccas' into internet folklore
15 Jul 2021 3:17 PM
Tim Paine says missing out on WTC final was a 'bitter pill to swallow'
The Aussie Test skipper called for more consistency while handing out points penalties.
05 Jul 2021 5:11 PM
Facebook to restore Australia news pages as deal reached on media law
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had angrily accused Facebook of making a decision to 'unfriend' Australia
23 Feb 2021 10:30 AM
Australia slams 'heavy-handed' Facebook news blackout
Minister Paul Fletcher had also raised concerns that blocking news media on the popular platform could boost the spread of misinformation
18 Feb 2021 11:06 AM
Australian journalist arrested in China for 'supplying state secrets'
Cheng's detention came weeks after Australian authorities raided the homes of Chinese state media journalists
08 Feb 2021 12:34 PM
CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney, but clears those evicted from stands
CA apologised to the visiting Indian team for the unpleasant incident
27 Jan 2021 2:36 PM
Virat Kohli shops for his baby
The expectant Daddy stocks up at Baby Village. He made some very special purchases in Australia
11 Dec 2020 2:30 PM
Oil prices slip on demand worries as coronavirus cases rise
The potential hit to demand comes as OPEC+ countries, are set to step up output in August, adding about 1.5 million bpd to global supply
30 Jul 2020 8:56 AM
Gold soars to record high as dollar drops
The precious metal had stormed almost $40 higher at one point to reach $1,980 an ounce
28 Jul 2020 10:24 AM
Oil prices edge higher on expected US stimulus, weak dollar
The US dollar dropped to its lowest in nearly two years against a basket of six other major currencies on back of a surge in US virus cases
28 Jul 2020 9:02 AM
Columns
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