Countries

Israel president says antisemitism in Australia ‘frightening’

Melbourne –  Israel’s President Isaac Herzog said Thursday antisemitism in Australia is “frightening” but most people want good relations,... Read more

12 Feb

Countries

Australian PM ‘devastated’ by violence at rally against Israel president’s visit

Sydney –  Australia’s Prime Minister said Tuesday he was “devastated” by scenes of clashes at a Sydney rally against... Read more

10 Feb

Countries

Australia dodges call for arrest of visiting Israel president

Sydney –  Australia’s government sidestepped a call Thursday for Israeli President Isaac Herzog to be arrested when he visits the... Read more

5 Feb

Sport

Peers and Gadecki retain Australian Open mixed-doubles crown

Melbourne –  Wildcards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki became the first team to retain the Australian Open mixed-doubles title... Read more

30 Jan

Countries

Springboks’ Aussie adventure begins: Stadiums locked in for RWC 2027

Melbourne – South African rugby fans will be keeping a close eye on Australia as eight stadiums across the... Read more

22 Jan

Sport

Rising star Fonseca brought back to earth at Australian Open

Melbourne –  Roger Federer said before the Australian Open that the “sky’s the limit” for exciting Brazilian teenager Joao... Read more

20 Jan

Sport

Venus Williams ousted in first round of Australian Open warm-up

Auckland – Venus Williams was beaten in three sets by Magda Linette on Tuesday at the Auckland Classic as... Read more

6 Jan

Countries

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting

Sydney –  Australia’s most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country’s strictest gun laws... Read more

22 Dec, 2025

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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred as nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim

Sydney –  Australia’s prime minister vowed to stamp out extremism Thursday as the nation mourned the youngest victim of... Read more

18 Dec, 2025

Countries

Australian PM proposes ‘tougher gun laws’ after Bondi mass shooting

Sydney –  Australia’s prime minister proposed tougher gun laws on Monday after gunmen killed 15 people in a mass... Read more

15 Dec, 2025