Manhunt continues in Australian bush for 'heavily armed' suspect after two officers shot dead
World 14:36 27/08/2025A police manhunt in Australia's rugged alpine bushland entered a second day on Wednesday after a "heavily armed" gunman allegedly shot dead two officers and injured another as they served a warrant at his rural property in the state of Victoria.
Australia’s Monash University debuts $1.6mn awards program for ASEAN students
Education 19:30 26/08/2025Monash University in Australia has launched an AUD$2.5 million (US$1.6 million) first-of-its-kind awards program to support students from Southeast Asia to study at Monash University campuses.
Australia's treasurer praises report urging company tax reform
World 11:24 24/08/2025Australia's treasurer on Sunday praised a report by the nation's Productivity Commission (PC) that urges lower corporate tax rates in a bid to spur foreign investment.
Lithium rally promises breather for struggling Australian miners
World 17:41 14/08/2025A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to sell some projects, sources and analysts said.
Cockatoos can bust a move: Australian research
World 18:46 07/08/2025Known for their rowdy cries and mischievous antics, Australia’s cockatoos also have serious dance skills, with researchers documenting 30 unique moves across 10 species.
Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan
World 11:27 05/08/2025Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday.
Australian towns blanketed with rare snow in wild weather
World 16:30 03/08/2025CANBERRA - Several towns in eastern Australia were blanketed with their thickest layer of snow in decades as wild weather swept the area this weekend, causing floods, stranding vehicles and cutting power to thousands of homes, authorities said.
Australia wipes $10 billion off student loans, targeting cost of living relief
World 16:05 31/07/2025SYDNEY -- Australia’s parliament on Thursday passed a law to cut student loans by 20 percent, wiping more than A$16 billion ($10.31 billion) in debt for three million people, and fulfilling a key election promise to help mitigate the rising cost of living.
Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube
World 10:31 30/07/2025Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming site YouTube, a top minister said Wednesday stressing the need to shield them from "predatory algorithms".
Australian women win right to sue Qatar Airways over forced strip-searches
World 17:35 24/07/2025SYDNEY -- Five Australian women who say they were pulled from a Qatar Airways flight by armed guards and strip-searched have won the right to sue the airline, after a court on Thursday overturned an earlier decision to throw out the case.
Vietnamese travel company Vietravel requests compensation for passengers from Jetstar over delayed Australia tour flight
Travel 16:44 16/07/2025Following the prolonged delay of Jetstar flight JQ62 to Australia, which disrupted the itinerary and caused frustration among travelers, Vietnamese tour operator Vietravel has submitted an official request to the airline seeking an explanation and compensation for affected passengers.
Australian university, Ho Chi Minh City join hands to open research, training hub
Ho Chi Minh City 09:42 16/07/2025Australia's Monash University and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction have officially inaugurated a joint research and training hub to advance sustainable urban development and smart city innovation.
