Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia's 'balance' in focus as Albanese to meet China's Xi
Anthony Albanese says Australia had not changed its position on any of the differences it has with Beijing.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Australia plans social media minimum age limit, angering youth digital advocates
Anthony Albanese said the government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'
Anthony Albanese said he raised Australia's threat level following advice from security services, but said no imminent threat of an attack.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Australian leaders celebrate Julian Assange's freedom but opposition says he is 'no martyr'
He's no martyr and was never a political prisoner denied access to justice, said an opposition leader.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Australia PM condemns graffiti attack on US consulate in Sydney
The US consulate building in Sydney was defaced and sprayed with paint by a person carrying a small sledgehammer.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video
Australian court refused to extend a temporary order to take down posts showing the stabbing of a Sydney priest in April.
Mon May 13 2024
Australia targets social media with parliamentary probe
The government criticised social media platforms for not being quick enough to remove violent posts.
Fri May 10 2024
Australian PM Albanese says China military air incident unacceptable
A Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian military helicopter during a confrontation over the Yellow Sea, Australia said.
Tue May 07 2024
Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts
Anthony Albanese said social media must have social responsibility but Elon Musk was fighting to keep violent content on his platform.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact
Australia said any cooperation would be on a project-by-project basis as differences emerge within the pact over adding new members.
Tue Apr 09 2024
PM accorded ceremonial welcome in Melbourne
The ceremony preceded bilateral talks and the 2nd Australia-Malaysia Annual Leaders' Meeting.
Mon Mar 04 2024
'She said yes': Australia PM Albanese engaged to partner
Anthony Albanese is the first prime minister to get engaged while in office.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Australia to allow workers to ignore after-hours calls from bosses
The "right to disconnect" is part of changes to industrial relations laws to protect workers' rights and help restore work-life balance.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules
PM Anthony Albanese said Australia's migration numbers needed to be wound back to a "sustainable level," adding that "the system is broken."
Mon Dec 11 2023
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024