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
Australia to restart flights to New Zealand
Under the proposal, flights between Canberra and Wellington would not require quarantine of passengers
Thu Jun 04 2020
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024