Australia: News
03 Apr 2025
AntarcticaTrump imposes tariffs on Antarctic islands, where only penguins live
In a rare decision, United States President Donald Trump has placed a 10% tariff on goods from Heard Island and McDonald Islands - two remote volcanic islands near Antarctica.
01 Apr 2025
BaliPlane reverses after 'disruptive' passenger tries to open door mid-flight
A recent incident involving a Jetstar flight from Bali, Indonesia to Melbourne, Australia has raised safety concerns.
01 Apr 2025
EmploymentThis job offers $428,000 salary, free housing, car—What's the catch?
A once-in-a-lifetime job has opened up in Julia Creek, a sleepy Queensland town in Australia.
30 Mar 2025
MelbourneMelbourne concert organizers accuse Neha Kakkar of causing ₹4.52cr loss
Singer Neha Kakkar is at the center of a controversy after she performed late at a concert in Melbourne, Australia.
24 Mar 2025
CanadaWhy Canada's investor visas are among world's best
Canada's investor visa program has been ranked among the top five in the world, according to the 2025 Global Residence Program Index by Henley & Partners.
23 Mar 2025
DelhiEarth Hour: Indian cities go dark to combat climate change
India celebrated Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23, as major cities including Delhi and Mumbai joined the world in the initiative.
19 Mar 2025
New Zealand'World's ugliest animal' wins New Zealand's 'fish of the year'
The blobfish, once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," has been named Fish of the Year by a New Zealand environmental organization.
18 Mar 2025
SportsPakistani-origin cricketer dies on pitch during extreme heat in Australia
Junaid Zafar Khan, a Pakistani-origin cricketer playing in Australia, tragically died while playing a match in Adelaide.
12 Mar 2025
Health & WellnessFirst-in-the-world: Australian man lives with titanium heart for 105 days
An Australian man in his 40s has created history by becoming the first patient to be discharged from the hospital, fitted with a fully artificial heart.
12 Mar 2025
WorldAustralian man becomes 1st person discharged with total artificial heart
An Australian man has made medical history by becoming the first person in the world to walk out of a hospital with a total artificial heart implant.
11 Mar 2025
CanadaWhy Indian students are choosing Russia, Germany over US, UK
Indian students studying abroad have seen a significant trend reversal. Following a post-pandemic boom in 2023, there was a sharp 15% dip in the number of Indians studying overseas in 2024.
06 Mar 2025
Bollywood'Superboys of Malegaon' wins Best Film at Australian Festival
The first-ever National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) wrapped up recently after a successful run across seven Australian cities between February 13 and March 2.
05 Mar 2025
CanadaRare tropical cyclone 'Alfred' threatens millions on Australia's east coast
Millions of residents along Australia's eastern coast are bracing for the impact of Cyclone Alfred, the first cyclone to threaten Brisbane in half a century.
04 Mar 2025
UkraineAustralia 'open to consideration' of sending troops to Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his government is "open to consideration" of sending troops to Ukraine as part of a multinational peacekeeping force.
03 Mar 2025
WorldAustralian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies aged 88
James Harrison OAM, the Australian blood donor popularly known as the "Man with the Golden Arm," has passed away at the age of 88.
03 Mar 2025
India'Most unimpressive captaincy': Congress leader fat-shames Rohit Sharma; BJP responds
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has sparked a controversy with her comments on Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma.
23 Feb 2025
Indian Army8 trapped in Telangana tunnel collapse, rescue operations underway
Eight workers, including two engineers and two machine operators, were trapped after a section of the roof collapsed at the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district on Saturday.
20 Feb 2025
Ranveer SinghSKODA India ropes in Ranveer Singh as 'Brand Superstar'
SKODA India has announced a strategic partnership with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, naming him the company's first-ever 'Brand Superstar.'
18 Feb 2025
UkraineAustralia 'seriously concerned' after Russia releases video of emaciated-looking soldier
The Australian government has expressed "serious concerns" over the welfare of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian citizen captured by Russian forces.
18 Feb 2025
New South WalesNotorious Australian pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale dies in prison
Australia's most notorious pedophile and former Catholic priest Gerald Ridsdale has died at the age of 90.
17 Feb 2025
Air IndiaAir India's new partnership makes Australia travel easier
In a bid to boost connectivity and make travel between India and Australia easier, Air India and Virgin Australia have signed a new codeshare agreement.
16 Feb 2025
WorldAustralia imposes 2-year ban on foreigners buying existing homes
The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign investors buying existing homes in the country.
10 Feb 2025
FacebookOverflowing sewage halts Bryan Adams's concert in Perth
A massive blockage of waste in central Perth, Australia resulted in the cancelation of a Bryan Adams concert.
08 Feb 2025
MelbourneAustralia cracks down on Indian students over work-hour violations
Indian students in Australia are now facing heightened scrutiny for flouting work-hour restrictions.
06 Feb 2025
Science and TechnologyMedical breakthrough: Australian scientists create 1st kangaroo embryo using IVF
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists from Australia have created the world's first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
06 Feb 2025
MelbourneAustralia passes anti-hate crime laws; mandatory jail for Nazi saluters
Australia has passed tough laws to tackle hate crimes, after a spate of antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
02 Feb 2025
World1 dead, thousands evacuated as Australia battles severe floods
Severe flooding in northeast Australia has killed one and forced thousands to evacuate since Friday.
30 Jan 2025
SydneyAustralia to host 2027 Rugby World Cup; final in Sydney
The 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup will take place in seven Australian cities, culminating in a grand finale at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
21 Jan 2025
HamasSydney childcare center targeted in 2nd anti-Semitic attack
A Sydney, Australia childcare center was set on fire and vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti on Tuesday morning, in the second such incident in four days.
14 Jan 2025
SpaceXSpaceX rocket debris prompts Australian airline to delay flights
Australia's largest airline, Qantas, announced a series of last-minute delays to its South Africa-bound flights.
13 Jan 2025
CaliforniaFormer child star Rory Sykes dies in Los Angeles wildfires
Former Australian child actor Rory Callum Sykes (32) tragically lost his life in the ongoing California wildfires.
04 Jan 2025
Anil KumbleBowlers with most wickets in a single BGT edition
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the prestigious cricket series between India and Australia, has seen some of the most thrilling performances since its inception in 1996.
28 Dec 2024
WorldWhat is 'suicide disease' that 28-year-old Australian woman diagnosed with
28-year-old Australian woman Emily Morton has been diagnosed with a rare and excruciating condition called trigeminal neuralgia or the "suicide disease."
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.
