World

Australians told ‘prepare for worst’ as tropical cyclone nears

Gold Coast — Violent winds toppled power lines Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia’s eastern coast, sparking... Read more

7 Mar, 2025

Technology

Tech giants object as YouTube set to dodge Australian social media ban

Sydney —  Australia’s plan to exempt YouTube from a world-leading teen social media ban is “illogical” and a “mockery”,... Read more

5 Mar, 2025

World

Soil bacteria outbreak kills 14 in Australian flood-hit state

Sydney — A soil-dwelling bacteria has killed 14 people in Australia’s flood-hit state of Queensland, officials said, as health... Read more

26 Feb, 2025

Countries

‘Bullish’ Bavuma wary of Australia ahead of Champions Trophy clash

Rawalpindi — South African captain Temba Bavuma on Monday said his side would not be taking world champions Australia... Read more

25 Feb, 2025

World

Severe tropical cyclone hits Western Australia coast

Sydney — Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia powered into Australia’s minerals-rich west coast Friday, with gusts of 290 kilometres per... Read more

14 Feb, 2025

World

Australia says flood recovery will take time

Sydney — Mud-brown floodwaters have swamped scores of homes and caused “incredible” damage in eastern Australia, authorities said Tuesday,... Read more

4 Feb, 2025

World

Australia says US-bound refugees hit by Trump order

Sydney — Australia’s government says a group of US-bound refugees has been caught up in President Donald Trump’s crackdown... Read more

31 Jan, 2025

Sport

Australia 2027 RWC final venue named

Cape Town — World Rugby has confirmed the host city for the final of the 2027 Rugby World Cup... Read more

30 Jan, 2025

World

Mystery balls close nine Sydney beaches

Sydney — Australian authorities closed nine Sydney beaches on Tuesday after mysterious white and grey balls washed up along... Read more

14 Jan, 2025

Technology

Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact-checking

Sydney — Australia is deeply concerned by Meta’s decision to scrap US fact-check operations on its Facebook and Instagram... Read more

9 Jan, 2025