Australia
Australia’s Labor on track to win election
Australia’s Labor Party , currently in Opposition, is the favorite to win a national election expected in May. Two polls issued Monday…
Heavy fog delays flights in and out of Sydney
Thoroughbred racehorses walk through the water as a plane takes off in heavy fog at the International Airport in Sydney, Australia, 03…
In wake of Christchurch terror attack, Australia passes law targeting social media companies hosting violent material online
The Australian government is seeking to rush through tough new laws targeting social media and tech companies that host violent material online…
Photo Story: Neighbourly Hugs and Consolation amidst terror
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hug as they meet for bilateral talks following the National…
Flights suspended in Sydney’s airport after smoke inside control tower forces evacuation
Sydney Airport was brought to its knees today after smoke was detected inside the air control tower. All air traffic controllers were…
Cyclone Veronica begins to make landfall in Australia
A red alert has been issued along Australia's Pilbara coast as severe tropical Cyclone Veronica begins to make landfall. The centre of…
Australia to cut its annual intake of immigrants by nearly 15 percent
Australia on Wednesday announced cuts to its annual intake of immigrants by nearly 15 percent, and barred some new arrivals from living…
Cardinal George Pell jailed for six years
Australian Cardinal George Pell has been jailed by a Melbourne court for six years after being convicted of sexually abusing two boys…
New dinosaur discovery in Australia
Scientists have identified a new dinosaur in south-eastern Australia. It’s thought that the Galleonosaurus dorisae was alive 125 million years ago and…
New legal woes for Cardinal Pell
Cardinal George Pell, who is currently in jail in Australia awaiting sentencing on five child sex offences, is facing new legal problems.…
Crisis deepens for Australian Prime Minister Morrison
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison lost two more Ministers as the Australian general elections loom. Reuters reported that Defence Minister Christopher Pyne…
Cardinal George Pell found guilty of sexual offences
Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of sexual offences in Australia, making him the highest-ranking Catholic figure to receive such a…