Australian PM candidates face protests on first campaign day
Australia’s two prime ministerial candidates, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, faced protests on the first day of the general election campaign in Queensland, a key battleground state. The five-week campaign ahead of the May 3 election began with both leaders making multiple stops
Festival of colours celebrated in Sydney with Mahant Swami Maharaj and Australian PM
Thousands of people gathered in Sydney’s southwest on Saturday to celebrate the Fuldol Festival, a vibrant part of the Holi celebrations, at the newly opened BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir and Cultural Precinct in Kemps Creek. The event attracted attendees from across Sydney and
US influencer apologises for picking up baby wombat in Australia
An American influencer has apologised after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Sam Jones, also known as Samantha Strable, posted an Instagram video this week
Australia open to sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine: Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated on Tuesday that his government is open to considering the deployment of Australian peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of ongoing international discussions. Speaking at a press conference in Sydney, Albanese reaffirmed Australia’s support for Ukraine, highlighting
PM Modi congratulates Austria’s new Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Christian Stocker on being sworn in as Austria’s new Federal Chancellor and expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Stocker took office at Hofburg on Monday, leading a coalition government amid political challenges. Modi, in a post on
India vs Australia: Fans hopeful for Champions Trophy win
As India prepares to face Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, fans are eagerly anticipating a high-stakes clash, hoping for redemption after the 2023 Cricket World Cup final loss. With memories of the heartbreaking defeat still fresh, supporters are confident that Team India
Australia’s Deputy PM meets Mahant Swami Maharaj in Melbourne
Richard Marles, the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, recently met Mahant Swami Maharaj at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Cranbourne, Melbourne. The visit signifies the strengthening cultural and spiritual bonds between Australia and India, while also recognizing the contributions of the BAPS Swaminarayan
Champions Trophy: Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia squad
Spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly has been officially approved as a replacement for injured opener Matthew Short in Australia’s squad for the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy. Short sustained a left quadriceps injury during Australia’s rain-affected Group B match against Afghanistan, ruling him out of
Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Australia for defence talks
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will visit Australia from March 4 to March 7 to enhance defence cooperation between the two nations. The visit reflects the deepening military collaboration between India and Australia, focusing on strategic coordination, training, and operational
Australian PM: Interest Rate Cut Won’t Affect Election Timing
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to cut interest rates will not influence the timing of the upcoming general election. Speaking on Tuesday night, Albanese told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio that the
Michael Clarke inducted into Australia’s Hall of Fame
Michael Clarke was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, becoming the 64th cricketer to receive the honour. The 43-year-old former captain had an impressive 12-year international career, during which he played 115 Tests, 245
Australian PM commits additional funding for nation’s green bank
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced extra funding for the nation’s green bank to boost investment in clean energy projects. Albanese and Chris Bowen, minister for climate change and energy, stated on Thursday that the federal government is directing an additional 2
Bumrah captain, Jaiswal other Indian in Cricket Australia’s Test team of 2024
Cricket Australia has named India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah as captain of the Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is the other Indian included in the diverse playing XI, which features players from six countries. Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey and
Commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief remains strong: Quad marks 20th anniversary
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is celebrating 20 years of cooperation. Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform that supports
Australia’s largest telecommunications company fined over emergency service network disruption
Australia’s largest telecommunications company has been fined over an emergency services network disruption. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on Wednesday announced a three million Australian dollar ($1.9 million) fine for Telstra for failing to comply with emergency call rules during an
Australian PM calls for social media companies to protect children following under-16 ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday that social media companies now have a social responsibility to protect children, following the passage of legislation banning anyone under 16 from using social media platforms. The new laws, which passed through both houses of
Australia on track to achieve 2030 emissions reduction goal
The Australian government claimed on Thursday that the country is on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, with new figures showing improved projections. In an annual climate change statement delivered to parliament, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced
New centre to strengthen Australian ties with Southeast Asia: FM Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has launched the ASEAN-Australia Centre in the nation’s capital. Wong and Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), officially launched the new centre at an event in Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday
Global study links 1.5 million deaths every year to air pollution from wildfires
An Australian-led international research has found that over 1.5 million deaths globally every year were linked to the health impacts of air pollution caused by landscape fires. According to the research published on Thursday by Monash University in Melbourne, 1.53 million deaths per
People picked bones out of a comment: Head quashes rumours of cracks in Australian Test team
Australia batter Travis Head has refuted claims the Test side is fractured after Josh Hazlewood caused a stir with a comment that implied there might be a split in the dressing room. Hazlewood fronted the media after play on day three and was