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Australian Muslims reflect on sufferings of refugees on Eid-ul-Adha

Labor leaders ask Muslims to remember refugees around the world on Eid of Sacrifice SYDNEY (Australia) – Thousands of people flocked to Sydney’s Lakemba mosque to mark the end of Hajj, the... Read more »

Australia-Japan Foundation announces grants, worth around $620,000

The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) is pleased to announce the successful grant recipients for 2015-16 worth around $620,000 . In a message of congratulation the Murray McLean, AO Chair of the AJF Foundation  said: “On... Read more »

Australian PM appoints five women ministers including defence

Australia’s new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has made a big shuffle in the Cabinet appointing as many as five women ministers sending fresh encouragements to the female population. Prime Minister Turnbull moved within... Read more »

Andrew Robb in Indonesia to promote trade and investment

Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb is on a visit Jakarta to enhance our trade and investment relationship with Indonesia. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull felt it was important that the planned visit proceeds... Read more »

Tony South appointed chairman of Tourism Australia

Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb, who is also responsible for tourism, announced the appointment of Tony South as the new Chair of Tourism Australia. Mr Robb said Tony South has been... Read more »

Breaking News: Tony Abbott dumped, Malcom Turnbull new Australian Prime Minister

Canberra (Tribune International): Malcom Turnbull wins liberal ballot by 54 to 44 that results Tony Abbott dumped and new Australian Prime Minister will be Mr. Malcom Turnbull. Turnbull is the liberal former... Read more »

Australian and Indian Navies in first maritime exercise

The inaugural bilateral maritime exercise between India and Australia, AUSINDEX15, has commenced, with an opening ceremony held in Visakhapatnam, India, late last week (Sept. 12, 2015). According to an official report building... Read more »

Australia-ASEAN Council launched to boost regional relationship

CANBERRA — Australia has announced the launching of the Australia-ASEAN Council with a new initiative to strengthen Australia’s links with the countries of South-East Asia. The Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC), launched by Foreign... Read more »

Australia softening stance towards Middle Eastern refugees

(By Tribune Editor) – In the backdrop of pro-refugee media campaign and sympathetic public opinion the Australia Government is shifting its tough opposition to the refugee influx and signs are emerging that... Read more »

Australia Re-appointment of Special Envoy to the OIC

CANBERRA – Australia has re-appointed an Special Envoy to OIC with the aim and objective to enhance ties with the Islamic states including those from Pacific region as well as Middle East... Read more »

Australia to expand defence ties with India, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD  — Australia is trying to improve its defence ties with both India and Pakistan and has held important negotiations with both the countries. Australia sent its Minister of Defence Mr. Kevin... Read more »

Student paramedics first on the scene in Fed Square ‘disaster’

Federation Square will become a disaster site on Friday,(September 4) as teams of student paramedics from across Australia and New Zealand treat mock victims made up with realistic blood, burns and broken... Read more »

Foreign tourists’ spending in Australia reach a record 33.4 billion dollars

Minister for Trade and Investment – with responsibility for tourism – Andrew Robb, welcomed the latest International Visitor Survey showing international visitor spend grew by 10 per cent to a record $33.4... Read more »

PM Tony Abbott invited multicultural media personalities at Kirribilli house

Sydney (Tribune International Report, 31st Aug 2015); Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott invited selected multicultural media personalities at the Prime Minister (Kirribilli) House for tea. The Parliamentary Secretary for multicultural affairs senator... Read more »

Pakistani policewomen attend Australasian Women Conference

ISLAMABAD — A five-member Pakistani delegation including four women, has been selected to attend the 9th Australasian Women and Policing Conference taking place this week. Pakistanis have been selected from Customs Intelligence and... Read more »

Thousands of Australian undergrads to study abroad in 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Minister for Education and Training Christopher Pyne have disclosed details of the 461 mobility projects that will be funded in 2016 under the New Colombo... Read more »

Men must change their abusive behaviour towards women, children

For the first time the NSW Government is funding innovative NGO led programs for violent men to change their abusive behaviour towards women and children. Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence... Read more »

Australia takes lead to contribute to Arms Trade Treaty

The Australian Government has renewed its support for the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), to enable better regulation of the arms trade and reduce the risk of diversion of weapons to terrorist and... Read more »

Australia to explore opportunities created by Free Trade Agreement with China

SYDNEY — Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb will visit Kuala Lumpur from 23 to 24 August and Hong Kong from 25 to 26 August, and will lead a senior business delegation... Read more »

New Australian Envoy presents credentials to Pakistani President

ISLAMABAD — Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms Margaret Adamson on Friday presented her credential papers to Pakistani President Syed Mamnoon Hussain and officially assumed her responsibilities as top Australian diplomat in... Read more »

Australian FM looks towards strong relationship with Sri Lanka

SYDNEY – – Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop has sent a congratulatory message to Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on his re-election, following the peaceful parliamentary elections held on Monday.... Read more »

Returned Australian Volunteer Network launched in NSW and ACT

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and to the Minister for Trade and Investment, the Hon Mr Steven Ciobo MP has launched the Australian Government’s Returned Australian Volunteer Network in... Read more »

Launch of ‘Why ASEAN and Why Now? Insights for Australian Business’

The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, the Minister for Trade and Investment, has launched the joint Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Austrade publication, Why ASEAN and Why Now? Insights for... Read more »

Crescent Wealth manages over $100Million in Islamic Super

(A Managing Director’s Message) Sydney (Media Release from Crescent Wealth) ; The Crescent Wealth Super Fund is now well and truly one of the fastest-growing super funds in Australia. It marks a... Read more »