Australia

Photostory: Australia and New Zealand prepare for Anzac Day

Chris Kennedy and his horse Chaos pose for photos on Currumbin Beach ahead of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day on the Gold Coast, Australia. Anzac Day, held…

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Sydney Opera House evacuated due to gas leak

About 500 people have been evacuated from the Sydney Opera House and surrounding area due to a gas leak. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said crews were on the scene…

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Australian journalists to be charged on reporting of Pell’s case

Three dozen journalists and publishers are to face court on Monday over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s trial for child sex abuse, with prosecutors seeking fines and jail terms…

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One dead, three injured in shooting in Melbourne

A security guard is dead and another man is fighting for his life after a drive-by shooting outside a popular Melbourne nightclub, police said on Sunday. The shooting, which happened at about…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning Brexit's extension, Haftar's march on Tripoli, Elections in Israel and Australia are among the main headlines. The latest: BREXIT: European Council president Donald Tusk has said the UK…

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Australian general election set for 18 May

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced Australians will vote in a general election on 18 May. The poll will decide whether the conservative government wins a third term or is…

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Photo story: Crane topples on two houses in Melbourne

A photo of an unusual incident in Yarraville, Melbourne, Australia. A mobile crane rests on one end after it toppled over onto two houses. The crane was carrying a…

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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 showed Labor in the advantage, but its lead has…

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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 April 2019. The foggy skies have delayed at…

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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 despite objections from the industry. Yesterday, the Australian…

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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 Remembrance Service for those killed in the Al…

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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 evacuated around 11.40am (local time) and firefighters from…

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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 the storm is currently located around 95 kilometres west…

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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 in its largest cities for three years, in…

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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 in Australia. The cardinal, 77, maintains his innocence…

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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 would have been roughly the same height as…

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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. He is being sued in the Supreme…

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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 and Defence Industry Minister Steven Ciobo both announced…

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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 conviction. Pell abused two choir boys in the…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Tuesday's morning briefing with a review of the main news outlets from around the world and Malta's newspapers. The Times reports links between the Labour Party and…

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In Queensland, Australia, Emojis will be accepted on number plates

If there’s one thing that has come to define the smartphone-wielding, social media-loving youth of today, it’s the emoji. And soon you’re going to start seeing the little characters in…

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Australian parliament and political parties suffer malicious hacking from ‘sophisticated state actor’

Australian PM Scott Morrison says the country's major political parties and parliament were hit by a "malicious intrusion" on their computer networks. The activity was carried out by a "sophisticated…

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Australia’s government suffers confidence as its defeated on legislation in Parliament

The Morrison government has suffered a humiliating defeat in Parliament, losing a substantial vote on legislation in the House of Representatives — the first time a government has lost such…

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Brisbane airport locked down after bomb threat UPDATE

Brisbane International Airport is in lockdown with a man taken into custody following an “emergency situation”. Shortly after 9pm authorities confirmed they were in attendence and urged members of the…

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Australia: Company boards reach 30% women target without quotas

For months Australian politics has been engulfed by allegations of a culture of sexism, which prompted at least one female MP to resign. But on Wednesday there was better news…

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Suspicious packages delivered to embassies and consulates of United States, Germany, India, New Zealand, Korea, Greece, Egypt and Switzerland in Melbourne

Suspicious packages have been delivered to the British Consulate and other embassies in Melbourne and Canberra, Australian police said. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said Australian Federal Police are…

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Qantas criticised for asking airline staff to volunteer time at airport

Qantas has faced heavy criticism after the airline sent an email to staff asking them to volunteer time at the airport during its busiest period over Christmas. The Australian Services Union…

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Michael Rogers – The Hero Homeless Trolley Man who intervened in Melbourne’s terror attack

A homeless man who intervened in a terror attack in the Australian city of Melbourne Friday has been hailed a hero, with over $80,000 (AUD 116,000) donated to a fund…

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Police treating fatal stabbing in Melbourne as terror-related – Aggressor dies in hospital

Update: The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) issued a statement claiming responsibility later on Friday. Earlier: A man who set a car on fire and stabbed three people -…

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In Australia a man sentenced to jail for encouraging wife’s suicide

An Australian man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for encouraging his wife's suicide, in a case believed to have set a global precedent. Graham Morant, 68, was…

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Australia’s Prime Minister makes national apology to victims of institutional child sexual abuse

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday offered a rare national apology, only the second since 2008, to victims of institutional child sexual abuse and their families, bringing some survivors…

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Australia’s ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority in by-election

Australia’s ruling coalition suffered a “catastrophic” loss in a crucial by-election on Saturday that has left prime minister Scott Morrison without a parliamentary majority. In a stunning result that looms…

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Australia considering moving embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Australia will consider recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moving its embassy there from Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. If acted upon, the move would follow a recent…

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Conjoined twins arrive in Australia for life-changing separation surgery

Doctors at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s hospital are preparing to operate to separate 14-month-old conjoined twins who arrived in Australia from Bhutan on Tuesday. Nima and Dawa Pelden are joined at the stomach…

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Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Start your day informed with the latest headlines, a review of the local newspapers and a digest of the salient news which characterised the last hours. The…

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The Update : Who is Australia’s new Prime Minister?

Scott Morrison has been leader-in-waiting for years, and today he was elected as leader of the Liberal Party and will become Australia’s prime minister. Mr Morrison, or ScoMo, as he…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Australia has a new Prime Minister, while the US Media is analysing the Trump legal issues. In Italy, the Diciotti saga saw its umpteenth twist in political drama,…

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The Update – Australia has a new Prime Minister

Australia government lawmakers on Friday elected Treasurer Scott Morrison as the next prime minister in a ballot that continues an era of extraordinary political instability. Dutton’s supporters had forced incumbent…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The day after for Trump, meant he had the opportunity to say his views, and he did via his preferred monologous channel - Twitter. Twitter, again, was the…

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The Update: Australian Government leadership crisis

AP: Australia’s prime minister says he’ll quit Parliament if his party wants a leadership ballot. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he plans to hold a party meeting on Friday if a…

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Australian Government leadership crisis (Updated)

BBC: The Australian government has adjourned a sitting of parliament as it moves to resolve a leadership crisis that has crippled PM Malcolm Turnbull. Mr Turnbull is fighting to retain…

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Australia’s Prime Minister survive leadership challenge

Australia‘s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership challenge Tuesday, defeating a senior minister in an internal government ballot that is unlikely to settle questions of his support. His challenger,…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing bringing you the latest news developments as reported from around the world, while reviewing Malta's Newspapers, major news agencies and several global and localised newspapers.…

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Australian senator proposes ‘final solution’ for Muslim immigrants

BBC reports thatOn Wednesday, lawmakers across the political divide moved to pass parliamentary motions censuring Australian senator Fraser Anning for his "racist hate speech", noting in particular his use of…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The following Morning Briefing presents the salient news as reported from the main newspapers and news media. Malta’s frontpages report the settlement of the MV Aquarius stalemate…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning With every news cycle, a number of events take place. Your media briefing is intended to present you a snapshot of the main events of the past 24 hours…

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Pope Francis accepts resignation of Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson after being convicted of covering up sex abuse

CNN: Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide, the highest ranking Catholic official ever to be convicted of covering up sex abuse. The Vatican made…

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World Cup Round Up

Leo Messi and Argentina, apparently down and out and squabbling among themselves, pulled their act together in yet another last-ditch drama at the 2018 World Cup to qualify for the…

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World Cup Round Up Day 8

Denmark 1 Australia 1 Denmark and Australia played in an evenly-fought, intense contest, ending in a 1-1 draw in their second match in Group C at the 2018 FIFA World…

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Corporate Dispatch Sunday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, Our Sunday Morning Brief takes you around the globe. Wishing you a good day. Thanks for joining. Jesmond Saliba Managing Editor Amongst various stories, the Maltese stories…

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Australian Foreign Minister refuses to move embassy to Jerusalem

The Guardian: Australia will not be following Donald Trump’s lead and moving its embassy to Jerusalem, Julie Bishop has said, despite strong support from the party’s base. The Liberal party’s youth…

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EU approves start of negotiations for free trade deal with Australia and New Zealand

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that European officials will land in Australia next month to begin negotiations on a free trade deal, after the EU’s governing council gave its long-awaited official authorisation on…

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One man helps 2.4 million babies with blood donation

An Australian man has donated his last drop of blood after 60 years uninterrupted visits to the Red Cross Blood Service. 81-year-old James Harrison affectionately known as the ‘man with…

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