Australia

Australia’s most decorated living soldier denies war crime charges

Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has issued a public denial of all…

Australia appoints first female army chief in historic defence leadership shake-up

Australia on Monday announced a landmark change in its military leadership, confirming that a…

Australia cuts fuel tax as global energy strains hike prices

  Australia has announced a temporary reduction in fuel tax, slashing it by half…

Australia’s ABC journalists strike over pay dispute, working conditions

Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are set to strike on Wednesday for the…

Australian beach gunman’s family reveals fear of their safety

The family of alleged Bondi gunman, Naveed Akram, is living in “constant fear” after…

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers after escape

Australian authorities removed five members of Iran’s women’s national football team from their hotel…

China rejects Australia’s claims about ‘unsafe’ aircraft on yellow sea

China has dismissed Australia’s allegations of an unsafe military aircraft encounter over the Yellow…

Australian watchdog demands apology over lawmaker’s anti-Muslim remarks

Australia’s race discrimination watchdog on Feb. 18 called for an apology following comments by…

One dead, two critically injured in Australian stabbing attack

A man has been killed and two others critically injured following a stabbing incident…

Australia commits $3.9bn to advance nuclear submarine shipyard

Australia announced on February 15 that it will allocate A$3.9 billion (S$3.48 billion) to…

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer over anti-Islam campaign

Australia has revoked the visa of an Israeli social media influencer known for campaigning…

11 killed as gunmen open fire at Australian beach

At least 11 people, including children, have been reported killed after two gunmen armed…

Nigeria, Austria strengthen economic ties with new bilateral agreements

Nigeria and Austria have pledged to deepen their economic relations following high-level talks in…

Germany, Australia, France urge Nigeria to end death penalty

Germany, Australia, and Avocats Sans Frontières France have jointly called for urgent action toward…

UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian State

In a move that has shaken decades of western foreign policy, Britain, Australia and…