Australia
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Foreign
China kicks as UK, US and Australia launch pact in Asia-Pacific
The UK, US and Australia have announced a historic security pact in the Asia-Pacific, in what’s seen as an effort…
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Foreign
Plague of mice in Australia overruns farms, shops and bedrooms
For half a year, the rodents have been chewing their way around the country’s eastern grain belt, leaving economic and…
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News
NDLEA intercepts cocaine, heroin packaged for UK, Ireland, Australia
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Tuesday that it intercepted parcels of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and Cannabis…
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Foreign
Facebook blocks Australian users from viewing or sharing news
Facebook has blocked Australian users from sharing or viewing news content on the platform, causing much alarm over public access…
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Foreign
COVID-19 vaccines efficacy debate worries Australia’s chief medical officer
Australian Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said on Wednesday that he was “concerned” that the debate around the efficacy of…
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Environment
Sydney records hottest November night on record
Sydney has recorded its hottest November night on record, with daytime temperatures expected to hit 40C on Sunday. The Australian…
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Environment
Climate change worsening Australia’s extreme weather: Scientists
Climate change is already buffeting Australia with extreme bushfires, droughts and cyclones, and the fossil-fuel reliant country should brace for…
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Health
Coronavirus: Police take action on Bondi Beach crowds
Police in Sydney have closed Bondi Beach after crowds exceeded Australia’s outdoor gathering limit. The country has banned outdoor gatherings…