Australia: News
19 Dec 2024
Anushka SharmaVirat Kohli to relocate to London with family, confirms ex-coach
Rajkumar Sharma, the childhood coach of cricket icon Virat Kohli, has confirmed that the star player is planning to move from India to London.
17 Dec 2024
MetaAustralia: Meta to pay A$50M to settle Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
Meta has agreed to pay A$50 million ($31.85 million) to settle a lawsuit with Australia's privacy watchdog, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
15 Dec 2024
IndonesiaWho are 'Bali Nine' and what did they do
The last five members of the "Bali Nine" drug trafficking group have been released from Indonesian custody and returned to Australia.
09 Dec 2024
EuropeDrinking coffee could add nearly 2 years to your life
A comprehensive study by the University of Coimbra in Portugal has revealed that regular coffee consumption could be linked to a longer lifespan.
29 Nov 2024
MetaMeta criticizes Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has slammed the Australian government for hastily banning social media for people under 16.
28 Nov 2024
ChildrenAustralia passes world's 1st social media ban for under 16s
In a landmark move, Australia has passed a law that prohibits children under 16 from using social media platforms.
23 Nov 2024
Anupam KherAnupam Kher to direct Australia-India co-production 'The Return'
Veteran actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher has announced his new directorial venture, The Return.
21 Nov 2024
FacebookAustralia proposes banning children under 16 from social media: Why
The Australian government has introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
18 Nov 2024
Guinness World RecordsWorld's longest experiment, started in 1927, is not over yet
The Pitch Drop Experiment, started by Australian physicist Thomas Parnell in 1927, is approaching its centennial anniversary.
15 Nov 2024
Health & WellnessForget Fitbits! Australians asked to log their...farts
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has come up with a one-of-a-kind mobile app, Chart Your Fart, asking Australians to log the details of their farts.
13 Nov 2024
BaliFlights to Bali canceled after volcano spews ash cloud
Flights between Australia and Bali have been canceled by several airlines due to hazardous ash clouds from a nearby volcanic eruption.
07 Nov 2024
AppleHow Trump's 'America-First' policy could impact US-India ties
Donald Trump's re-election as the United States President has reignited conversations about the future of US-India ties, especially in the domains of trade and immigration.
07 Nov 2024
AntarcticaPenguin swims 3,500 km from Antarctica to Australia for food
An emperor penguin was seen on Ocean Beach in Denmark, Western Australia after an amazing journey of over 3,500 km from Antarctica.
07 Nov 2024
FacebookAustralia plans to ban social media for under-16s
The Australian government has announced plans to impose a 16-year age limit on social media.
05 Nov 2024
Canada'Deeply concerning...': Jaishankar on Khalistani attack on Canada temple
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has termed the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, as "deeply concerning."
03 Nov 2024
WorldWhy Australia is slashing $10 billion off student debt
The ruling Australian Labor Party has promised to wipe out around A$16 billion ($10 billion) in debts for approximately three million Australians in a bid to woo young voters.
01 Nov 2024
WorldScientists debunk 'infinite monkey theorem;' primates will never type Shakespeare
Two Australian mathematicians have debunked the widely popular "infinite monkey theorem," which states that a monkey typing randomly could eventually write Shakespeare's complete works.
01 Nov 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipIndia vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Latham elects to bat
Team New Zealand is on the verge of scripting cricketing history in their ongoing Test series against India.
31 Oct 2024
Andrew McDonaldGlenn Maxwell could return to Test cricket after seven years
Dynamic Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is being considered for a possible return to Test cricket.
30 Oct 2024
Ajay Devgn'Singham Again' to hit 1,900+ screens overseas; eyes record-breaking release
The much-awaited film Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty, is all set for a massive international release on over 1,900 screens, reportedly.
24 Oct 2024
Justin TrudeauTrudeau faces resignation deadline from own party amid India row
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under increasing pressure from within his own Liberal Party, with several MPs asking him not to run for a fourth term.
20 Oct 2024
Health & WellnessAustralian scientists testing spider venom as potential heart attack drug
In a promising development, Australian researchers are gearing up to start clinical trials for a heart attack treatment based on the venom of the K'gari funnel web spider.
18 Oct 2024
ParliamentAustralia's Northern Territory to resume jailing 10-year-olds
Australia's Northern Territory (NT) has announced plans to reduce the age of criminal responsibility, allowing children as young as 10 years to be jailed.
16 Oct 2024
AirbnbAirbnb rolls out network where hosts can hire other hosts
Airbnb has launched a new feature, the Co-Host Network, to make the process of property management easier for hosts.
11 Oct 2024
Adelaide OvalHere's why Cricket Australia will host Day/Night Sheffield Shield matches
Cricket Australia (CA) has announced that it will host three Day/Night Sheffield Shield matches this season.
07 Oct 2024
Kia MotorsKia Motors recalls over 6,000 Carnival SUVs over wiring defect
Kia Motors has issued a recall for 6,155 units of the 2024 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid (HEV) models in Australia.
07 Oct 2024
Andrew McDonaldUsman Khawaja eyes this feat for Australia in Test cricket
Usman Khawaja is set to become Australia's oldest cricketer to feature in Tests in over two decades.
06 Oct 2024
COVID-19Singapore bids farewell to 181-year-old horse racing; know why
Singapore witnessed the end of an era on Saturday as the Singapore Turf Club hosted its final race day.
04 Oct 2024
CanadaIsrael-Hezbollah war: How countries are evacuating their citizens from Lebanon
As tensions escalate between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, nations worldwide are implementing various strategies to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon.
29 Sep 2024
DisneylandRebel Wilson marries longtime partner Ramona Agruma in Italy
Australian actor and comedian Rebel Wilson tied the knot with her partner, Ramona Agruma, in a dreamy destination wedding in Sardinia, Italy, reported PEOPLE.
27 Sep 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists discover new cell that can heal your wounds
A team of Australian researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery, unearthing a new type of cell that could revolutionize our understanding of mammalian healing processes.
26 Sep 2024
Deepika PadukoneWhen Yuvraj Singh's actor-girlfriend made him wear pink slip-ons!
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh recently divulged details about his personal life during the 2007-08 India-Australia Test tour.
19 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpUS healthcare system ranks last among 10 wealthy nations: Report
The United StatesS health system has been ranked last among 10 wealthy nations, according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund.
18 Sep 2024
AppleApple Intelligence to support German, Korean, and Italian in 2025
Apple has announced plans to extend the language support of its artificial intelligence (AI) feature set, Apple Intelligence.
17 Sep 2024
Ajinkya RahaneAshwin recalls Ravi Shastri's morale-boosting reaction after 36 all-out debacle
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his memories of how former head coach Ravi Shastri helped lift the team's spirits following their dismal performance against Australia in the 2020 Adelaide Test.
17 Sep 2024
Josh HazlewoodBorder-Gavaskar Trophy: Marnus Labuschagne relishes on-field rivalry with Mohammed Siraj
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has expressed his admiration for the competitive spirit of Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj.
12 Sep 2024
ChinaVietnam: Typhoon Yagi aftermath brings flash floods, landslides; 199 dead
Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam and 128 are missing days after Typhoon Yagi battered the country's north.
11 Sep 2024
FacebookMeta admits to using Australian users' data for AI training
Meta has confessed to using the public data of all Australian adult users on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, for artificial intelligence (AI) training purposes.
10 Sep 2024
Social MediaAustralia sets minimum age for social media use: Here's why
Australia has introduced a minimum age requirement for accessing social media platforms, in an effort to protect young users online.
28 Aug 2024
LifestyleQantas coding error slashes first-class fares at a steep discount
In an unexpected turn of events last Thursday, a coding error on Qantas's website allowed about 300 fortunate travelers to purchase first-class round-trip tickets from Australia to the US at a staggering 85% discount.
28 Aug 2024
Social MediaFake YouTube star commits one of world's most severe sextortion
A 29-year-old Australian man has been jailed for committing one of the most severe sextortion cases in history.
27 Aug 2024
MelbourneAustralian woman with terminal illness finds meaning in art project
Emily Lahey, a 32-year-old Melbourne resident, began her cancer journey five years ago with what seemed like routine health issues.
27 Aug 2024
Australian Cricket TeamJustin Langer reckons Steve Smith shouldn't open in Test cricket
Former Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer has expressed his belief that Steve Smith should return to batting at number four in Test matches.
27 Aug 2024
ChinaAustralia limits foreign student intake to 270,000 amid migration concerns
Australia has announced a cap on its intake of new international students for the year 2025, setting the limit at 270,000.
26 Aug 2024
COVID-19Australia enforces 'right to disconnect' law for employees
Australia has enacted a new law, known as the "right to disconnect," that allows employees to ignore work-related communications during their personal time.
24 Aug 2024
DNANew DNA test to identify suspects may solve crimes faster
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Flinders University, Australia, has revealed a potential new method for measuring DNA shedding.
