Multicultural mayhem lurks in the shadows of the NSW election

By Andrew Jakubowicz The 2011 NSW state election delivered a swag of seats in western Sydney to the Liberal Party. Widespread dislike and distrust of the ALP re-focused the attention of many... Read more »

Counterterrorism squads prevent 230 suspected jihadis from leaving Australia

CANBERRA (Australia) — Counterterrorism squads have prevented 230 suspected jihadis from departing Australian airports for the Middle East this month, including at least three teenage boys, officials said Wednesday. Officials had previously... Read more »

Brisbane Airport launches trial of Australia’s first digital departure card

BRISBANE (Australia) — Instead of hand writing their personal information on the paper cards, international passengers at Brisbane Airport will be able to fill out their departure cards electronically in a trial of what the... Read more »

Australian Commission plans to block Qantas – China Eastern alliance

CANBERRA, (Australia) – Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said on Tuesday it was leaning toward blocking a tie up between Qantas Airways and China Eastern Airlines because it could increase fares on the... Read more »

Australia’s underwater wave farms provide both Power and Water

It isn’t the motion of the ocean that matters so much as what you do with the waves. At one Australian naval base, those waves are being put to use providing steady... Read more »

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser dies at 84

Former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Fraser, who died today at 84, has been remembered as a “fierce Australian patriot”. Mr Fraser’s office confirmed that Australia’s leader from 1975 to 1983 had passed... Read more »

Australia urged to shut coal-fired power plants urgently as analysis reveals huge emissions

Australian government has been urged to place US-style regulations on coal-fired power plants to ensure they shut down, as a new analysis highlights the vast scale of emissions pumped out by the... Read more »

How China and Australia can strengthen long-term relations?

By Stuart Harris Australia’s foreign policy has been a mix of positives and negatives under the Liberal-National Coalition government, as was true of the previous Labor government. Former prime ministers Gough Whitlam... Read more »

Ocean Film Festival Australia to be held in March 2015

The Ocean Film Festival Australia at the National Film and Sound Archive would held on March 21 and March22.  Tickets for adults would cost $30 while for children it costs $22. Canberra... Read more »

Senate lets Australia down by voting no to University reforms

The Senate has blocked the federal government’s proposed deregulation of universities for a second time, after Education Minister Christopher Pyne failed to win over crucial crossbenchers. But Mr Pyne – who has... Read more »

Halal Food Expo 2015 enables Muslim & non-Muslim particpants to learn about the history of halal food practices; Victor Dominello Minister Citizenship

Sydney (Tribune International); The Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Victor Dominello has released the following message for ‘Halal Food Expo (HFE) 2015. ‘I extend my best wishes to everyone attending this year’s... Read more »

Mike Baird promises new trains and ferries for Parramatta with $100 million boost

SYDNEY (Australia) – Western Sydney commuters are being promised more express trains to the city and extra ferries under a re-elected Baird government. Though commuters would have to wait until 2017 or... Read more »

HFE 2015 is a great addition to our Multicultural Events; Syed Atiq ul Hassan

Sydney (Press Release HFE 2015); Syed Atiq ul Hassan has thanked all sponsors, exhibitors, community organisations, community leaders, local councillors, parliamentarians and supporters for their encouraging support for Halal Food Expo (HFE)... Read more »

Indonesian official rejects Australian death row prisoner swap proposal

Australia’s foreign minister said on Thursday she had proposed a prisoner swap to her Indonesian counterpart in an 11th hour effort to save the lives of two Australian drug smugglers expected to... Read more »

Australia to send 300 more Troops to Iraq

Tony Abbott, the Australian prime minister, said the troops were to be deployed following a formal request from Iraq and the US SYDNEY (Australia) — Australia on Tuesday expanded its commitment to... Read more »

Australian ‘Wellness Warrior’ dies from cancer at age 30

Jessica Ainscough, self-described “Wellness Warrior,” who attempted to battle a rare form of cancer with alternative therapies, died on Thursday the age of 30. The former Dolly magazine online editor gained thousands... Read more »

Australian Air Force Cadets receives newest glider at Avalon

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) have officially received the newest glider for its training programs. The presentation took place at the Avalon Airshow, when Darren Chester, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for... Read more »

New RAAF art-inspired aircraft recognise Indigenous service

The Royal Australian Air Force Worimi F/A-18A Hornet unveiled at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, demonstrated Air Force’s commitment to Indigenous men and women who have served, and continue to serve,... Read more »

Australian International Airshow kicks off at Avalon

Tribune International Report MELBOURNE (Australia) – The Australian International Airshow, also known as the Avalon Airshow, kicked off at the Avalon Airfield in the city of Lara on Tuesday. The biggest flying event... Read more »

Australia begins training on armed U.S. Reaper drones

CANBERRA (Australia) – Australian air force personnel have commenced training on armed drones in the United States on the MQ-9 ’Reaper’ drone, Australian defense officials said on Monday, less than a week after Washington... Read more »
Tony Abbott said Australia had been too willing to give ‘those who might be a threat to our country the benefit of the doubt’. Photograph: Mike Bowers

Australia to toughen citizenship laws to combat terrorism

Prime minister plans to appoint a counter-terrorism coordinator and urges Muslim leaders to proclaim Islam as a religion of peace ‘more often, and mean it’ Australian PM Tony Abbott has announced a... Read more »

Ataturk Memorial in Sydney is the symbol of Australian-Turkish friendship

Memorial is an enduring symbol of the friendship forged between Australia and Turkey A memorial was unveiled in Sydney to commemorate the famous words of former President of Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk... Read more »

Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors enliven Sydney’s Chinese New Year Festival

Chinese New Year getting bigger and more exciting in Australia every year Sydney – Australia is all set to brighten up the Chinese New Year with a burst of colour with 90 brightly coloured... Read more »

Chinese New Year 2015 celebration in Australia

On Chinese New Year Festival, Sydney is hosting an enthralling three-week festival beginning from Feb. 13 and ending on March 1. The festival will feature more than 80 events and is... Read more »