King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra on Australia tour
This is King Charles' first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer in February.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australian court to rule on defamation suit in parliament rape case
Bruce Lehrmann, a staffer in a previous government, was accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office in Canberra.
Mon Apr 15 2024
PM embarks on back-to-back official visits from Melbourne to Canberra
On arrival in Canberra, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to deliver a public lecture at the Australian National University.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Australia's reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo
It will likely reinforce Canberra's reputation as a middle power seeking to navigate its way in the shifting sands of Middle East politics.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Malaysians affected by flood in Queensland relocated - Wisma Putra
The Malaysian High Commission in Canberra is closely monitoring the situation of Malaysians in Queensland following the heavy rains that hit the region since Feb 25.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Chinese navy laser lights up Australian military aircraft, Canberra says
Illumination of the aircraft by the Chinese vessel is a serious safety incident, Australia's Defence Department said.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Australia made 'huge mistake' in cancelling submarine deal, says French envoy
The move caused fury in France, a NATO ally of the US and Britain, prompting it to recall its ambassadors to Washington and Canberra.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Sydney seeks to tighten COVID-19 curbs, Canberra to enter lockdown
Canberra announces a snap one-week lockdown after reporting its first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in more than a year.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Australia to purchase 20 million more doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine - PM
Morrison said Canberra will double order of Pfizer, with the latest batch to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Australian attorney-general denies historical rape claim
Seeking to end swirling speculation about the identity of the unnamed cabinet minister since the allegation was first reported last week.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Facebook to restore Australian news pages after tweaks to news legislation
Facebook will restore Australian news pages after Canberra offered amendments to legislation that would force the tech giant to pay for media content.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Google opens paid-for Australia news platform in drive to derail Canberra's content payment law
Tech giant Google launched a platform in Australia offering news it has paid for, striking its own content deals with publishers.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed Afghans - Report
Australia's General Angus John Campbell says these findings allege the most serious breaches of military conduct and professional values.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Australia state unveils $23 billion energy roadmap in renewables push
Australia's most populous state said it would cut red tape and speed up approvals for businesses to invest in renewable energy projects.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Australia expected to reveal biggest budget deficit since WW2 due to coronavirus
Australia is expected to report its biggest budget deficit since World War Two on Thursday when Canberra reveals the full economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu Jul 23 2020
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024