Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law
The proposed law would require tech platforms to set codes of conduct to stop dangerous falsehoods spreading and be approved by a regulator.
Fri Sep 13 2024
World’s ‘largest solar precinct’ approved by Australian government
SunCable's A$20 billion (US$24 billion) project will generate enough energy to power 3 million homes.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Australia, ASEAN future interlinked, says Australian Foreign Minister
Southeast Asia will remain an important region to Australia says Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who also emphasized on the new Australian government's commitment to ASEAN centrality.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Australia lifts mask mandate for airports amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Australian government said travellers will still be required to wear masks on planes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wed Jun 15 2022
New leads on MH370, Malaysia cannot act unilaterally - Wee
Wee said Malaysia would have to discuss with the Chinese and Australian government.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Australian government will await the Biden administration's decision before any commitment to a diplomatic boycott.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Australian government playing dangerous game over Taiwan - Opposition
Wong said Morrison's government has in recent weeks sought to portray Labor as pro-China.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Australia's competition chief claims victory after Facebook standoff
The Australian government made late changes to the laws after Facebook last week blocked news content in Australia.
Wed Feb 24 2021
New Zealand slams Australia over woman detained in Turkey
The woman had held New Zealand and Australian citizenships, but the Australian government unilaterally cancelled her citizenship.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Can Australia force Google, Facebook pay for news? Here's what you need to know
The Australian government wants tech giants Google and Facebook to compensate publishers for the news content on their platforms.
Fri Dec 18 2020
TikTok tells Australian government it will make source code available for inspection
TikTok's owner ByteDance has reached a deal with Oracle Corp and Walmart Inc that it hopes will end U.S. plans to ban TikTok in the United States
Fri Sep 25 2020
Australia minister warns foreign journalists amid China spat
An Australian government minister warned foreign journalists working in China they might come under the scrutiny of federal agencies if they provide a "slanted view" of Australia affairs.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Australia warns citizens of increased risk of detention in Hong Kong
The Australian government said Hong Kong's new national security law could be interpreted broadly
Thu Jul 09 2020
Australia says suspended MH370 search could resume in future
The Australian government said on Wednesday it was not ruling out a future underwater search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Australian government has lost its mandate: Labor opposition
Australia's opposition Labor Party on Saturday claimed the government had lost its mandate to rule.
Sat Jul 02 2016
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024