Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16 SYDNEY: Australia’s centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:09am
Sports Australia ready to resist Indian kryptonite MELBOURNE: For all the doubts that surround India heading into the five-match series in Australia, the hosts will be... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:45am
World Australia’s ‘balance’ in focus as Albanese to meet China’s Xi SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet China’s President Xi Jinping in Brazil on Monday, as... Published 18 Nov, 2024 11:41am
World Japanese troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin SYDNEY: Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:19am
Sports Johnson bags five as Australia beat Pakistan to seal T20 series SYDNEY: Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5-26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan in Sydney on... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:46pm
Sports Rahul hit by friendly fire while Kohli defies injury concerns MELBOURNE: India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:41pm
World Australia’s jobs market comes off the boil, rate cuts still elusive SYDNEY: Australia’s employment growth slowed in October after a strong run, but the jobless rate stayed low and... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:14am
World Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he told US President-elect Donald Trump the United States... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:01am
Sports Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air HONG KONG: India has reportedly said its men’s cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy... Published 12 Nov, 2024 03:56pm
Business & Finance Qantas plane returns to Australia airport due to ‘engine failure’, sparks fire SYDNEY: A Qantas plane made an emergency landing Friday due to a “contained engine failure” soon after taking off... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
Sports Marcus Harris thrusts himself into pole position in Australia ‘bat-off’ MELBOURNE: Marcus Harris hit a patient and timely 74 against India A on Friday to thrust himself into prime... Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:54am
World Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media SYDNEY: Australia’s prime minister on Thursday vowed to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:35pm
Sports Rohit Sharma may quit tests if India fail in Australia, says Srikkanth BENGALURU: India must start planning for Rohit Sharma’s successor if the team do not play well in their five-Test... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:41pm
Sports Cummins to the rescue as Australia grind past Pakistan in opening ODI MELBOURNE: Skipper Pat Cummins kept his cool under pressure with a gritty unbeaten 32 to steer Australia to a nervy... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 04:14pm
World Australia to slash $10 billion off student debt amid cost of living pressures SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that his government planned to cut student loans... Published 03 Nov, 2024 11:11am
Sports Matt Short keen on Australia captaincy for Pakistan T20 series MELBOURNE: Top order batsman Matt Short will have a role in Australia’s leadership group during the Twenty20 series... Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:32pm
Sports Six T20I players to undergo camp in Karachi LAHORE: Six members of the Pakistan T20I squad for Australia series will undergo a camp at the National Bank Stadium... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Sports Australia confirms 16 teams for new second-tier league MELBOURNE: Football Australia (FA) confirmed 16 teams will compete in a national second-tier competition to launch... Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:55am
Sports Australia’s Matthew Wade retires from international cricket SYDNEY: Australian wicketkeeper-batsmen Matthew Wade, who played in all three formats of the game for his country,... Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:58am
Sports Cricket squads for Australia, Zimbabwe tours announced LAHORE: The Pakistan cricket selectors have announced 15-member squads for the tours of Australia and Zimbabwe, ... Published 28 Oct, 2024 08:08am
World King Charles greets happy crowds, an angry MP and an alpaca on visit to Canberra CANBERRA: Among the thousand plus well-wishers gathered to greet King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Australian... Published 21 Oct, 2024 10:56am
World Britain’s King Charles meets cheering Australian crowds, says ‘great joy’ to return SYDNEY: Hundreds of well-wishers greeted Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla in Sydney on Sunday as the royal... Published 20 Oct, 2024 10:18am
World Sydney beaches closed due to toxic ‘tar balls’ SYDNEY: Beaches in Sydney including the iconic Bondi were closed to bathers on Thursday after hundreds of black... Published 17 Oct, 2024 11:22am
Sports Tony Popovic hails Socceroos spirit after positive qualifying window A gritty draw against Asian heavyweights Japan will hopefully give Australia belief they are building a foundation... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:42am
Sports Bowlers’ graveyards: Pakistan’s placid pitches under fresh fire MULTAN: Australia pace legend Dennis Lillee denounced a pitch in Pakistan as a “graveyard for bowlers” in 1980, but... Published 13 Oct, 2024 01:01pm
Pakistan ‘Australia, Pakistan should deal with climate change challenge together’ LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Pakistan wants to collaborate with Australia to... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:18am
Pakistan Agri sector: Punjab govt to leverage Australia's expertise: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab government is looking to leverage Australia's expertise in agriculture and livestock to enhance... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Iran summons Australian envoy over stance on its Israel attack, Tasnim says DUBAI: Iran’s foreign ministry has summoned the Australian ambassador in Tehran over what it called his country’s... Published 07 Oct, 2024 11:48am
Sports Australia’s world No.7 Green wants women to play Presidents Cup SYDNEY: Australian major winner Hannah Green has called for women to play in the Presidents Cup to make it more... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:12am
Business & Finance Australia, NZ dollars energised as China optimism boosts risk SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars basked near multi-month highs on Friday as hopes for truly potent... Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:06am