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
Australian govt orders national review into school bullying
The Australian government has ordered a nationwide review of bullying at schools. Jason Clare, the Minister for Education, on Sunday, said he has written to state and territory counterparts to recommend an expert-led review of current school responses to bullying, Xinhua news agency
Australian govt to compel social media companies to proactively keep users safe
The Australian government has announced a new plan to force social media companies to take proactive steps to ensure the well-being of their users. Michelle Rowland, the Minister for Communications, on Wednesday night, committed to legislate Digital Duty of Care regulations for technology
Australia: man arrested after shooting at police in Melbourne
A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at police officers in Melbourne, in Australia’s state of Victoria, local police said. Victoria police said in a statement on Tuesday night that the man was arrested following a siege that lasted several hours on
Flights between Australia, Indonesia grounded by volcanic ash clouds
Flights between Australia and the Indonesian province of Bali have been grounded due to ash from an erupting volcano. Australia’s three biggest airlines, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar, on Tuesday and Wednesday, cancelled or delayed flights to and from Bali after the eruption
Worker killed by wind turbine blade in Victoria, Australia
A worker has died after being crushed by a fan blade from a wind turbine at a wind farm construction site in Australia’s state of Victoria, local media reported on Monday. Police in the state of Victoria said the man was working at
Konstas, Webster knock helps Australia A beat India A by six wickets, win series 2-0
An unbeaten 73 from teenaged batter Sam Konstas and 46 not out from Beau Webster helped Australia A beat India A by six wickets in the second four-day game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and win the series 2-0. Earlier, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv
Social media doing harm to youngsters, calling time on it: Australian PM Albanese
Australia’s National Cabinet on Friday agreed to the government’s proposed social media legislation – the first of its kind in the world – that sets a minimum age of 16 to access social media in the country. “Social media is doing social harm
Australia Today responds after Canada blocks EAM Jaishankar’s press meet
In response to the Canadian government’s decision to block the social media platforms of Australian news outlet Australia Today, the organization issued a statement on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to delivering critical news and diverse perspectives to the public. The controversy began earlier
If India go over the top then extra bounce will find them out, says Ian Chappell
Former Australia Test captain Ian Chappell believes if the Indian batters try to go over the top with their shots in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, then they will be found out by extra bounce in the conditions during the all-important series. India
EAM Jaishankar inaugurates new consulate in Brisbane, strengthening India-Australia ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar inaugurated the new Consulate General of India in Brisbane, Australia, on Monday, further solidifying India-Australia relations. Jaishankar, currently on a two-nation tour, will be in Australia until November 7 and will visit Singapore on November 8. He
Australian PM Celebrates Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas in Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Sydney Murugan Temple on Friday, celebrating Diwali with the Hindu community alongside Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton. “Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It was fantastic to join the Tamil Australian community at the Sydney
Australia men’s head coach Andrew McDonald extends contract until 2027
Australia men’s cricket head coach Andrew McDonald has been awarded a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the national side until the end of 2027. McDonald has had a successful tenure as coach since taking over from Justin Langer in
Hazlewood Suggests Uniqueness of Last Season’s Pace Bowling Lineup
Australia fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood believes that having the team’s main pace bowlers feature in all seven Tests last home season was likely an exceptional circumstance. During the 2023/24 home season, Australia maintained an unchanged bowling attack, with Cameron Green as the fifth option.
Clarke Supports Bancroft as Australia Opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has voiced his support for Cameron Bancroft, suggesting the 31-year-old as a potential opener for Australia in the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Bancroft’s chances for a Test recall may increase following a lower back stress fracture
Cummins to Lead Australia in Upcoming ODI Series Against Pakistan
Pat Cummins has been appointed captain of Australia’s 14-man squad for the home ODI series against Pakistan, commencing on November 4 at the MCG. This will mark Cummins’ first 50-over match since the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final victory over India last
Women’s T20 WC: Muzumdar Reflects on Missed Chances After Narrow Defeat to Australia
Following India’s narrow nine-run loss to Australia in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, head coach Amol Muzumdar expressed that the outcome might have been different had his team capitalized on a few crucial chances. At the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, India dropped three