Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New York
By Tiffanie Turnbull BBC News, Sydney Qantas has announced it will begin operating non-stop flights from Sydney to London and…
Anti-Semitism: Dramatic rise in 2021, Israeli report says
The number of anti-Semitic incidents around the world dramatically increased last year, a study by Tel Aviv University…
Working with assertive China a must – New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern
By Karishma Vaswani Chief Asia Presenter Aukus New Zealand has been aware for some time now of a…
Australia election: PM Morrison’s security team in car crash in Tasmania
Australia election 2022 A car carrying the Australian prime minister’s security team has crashed in Tasmania during an election…
China gains a foothold in Australia’s backyard
By Frances Mao BBC News, Sydney Late last week, a proposed security treaty between China and a tiny…
Australia announces new ‘Space Command’ defence agency
Australia has unveiled a defence agency focused on space, designed to counter Russia and China’s ambitions. Defence Minister Peter Dutton…
Australia sues Facebook over scam ads impersonating celebrities
Australia has launched legal action against Facebook’s parent company Meta, alleging it allowed scam ads to target users with…
Australia floods: ‘I’m angry it’s happening again’
By Simon Atkinson BBC News, Brisbane Climate change In the past two weeks, floods in eastern Australia have killed…
Covid: Australia’s border reopens to international visitors
Coronavirus pandemic Australia has reopened its international border for the first time in nearly two years, bringing joyful family reunions…
Covid: Australia to reopen borders to international travel
Coronavirus pandemic Australia has announced the reopening of its borders to vaccinated tourists and other visa holders for the first…