AUSTRALIA urged China to lift sanctions on several export products as both sides make efforts to improve bilateral ties and ease trade tensions. Australian Trade
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Australian pilot released after taken hostage in Papua New Guinea
A helicopter pilot from Australia and two local workers were kidnapped at gunpoint in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea on Monday. The Australian
Australia warns Israel over Rafah military offensive
ISRAEL’s plans for a ground operation in the Southern Gaza town of Rafah sparked concerns from several nations including senior government officials in Australia. Australian
Australia to spend millions more to eradicate invasive fire ants
THE outbreak of invasive fire ants in Australia will force the government to spend millions more within the next ten years. Australia’s half-billion-dollar program to
China opens fifth Antarctic research station near Australia
CHINA’s Foreign Ministry made it clear that the country’s fifth research station in Antarctica is in full compliance with international law and procedures. The statement
Cruise ship passengers reject $15 million settlement
PASSENGERS affected by the Covid-19 outbreak that plagued the ill-fated Ruby Princess Cruise in 2020 won’t accept the $15 million settlement offer. The Australian cruise
Australia emerges as top country with fatal shark attacks
AUSTRALIA emerged as a global hotspot for fatal shark attacks in 2023, according to recent international research. The study finds that of the 69 unprovoked
Thousands of sheep, cattle stranded in Australia over Red Sea attacks
LIVESTOCK vessel MV Bahijah has been stuck at the Fremantle Port after it was ordered to return to Australia due to the worsening crisis in
Papua New Guinea, Australia signs $25-M police deal
AUSTRALIA and Papua New Guinea signed a $25-M security deal days after news of a similar partnership with China triggered a reaction from Canberra. Under
Activists accuse Australian mining companies of funding Myanmar junta
ACTIVIST group Justice for Myanmar released a report alleging several firms linked to Australia have maintained operations in Myanmar since the military coup and are
