Australia cuts interest rates to record low of 2.25%

Australia’s central bank has cut interest rates for the first time since 2013 SYDNEY — The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low of 2.25... Read more »

Is Google developing an Uber competitor?

Google and Uber are going to war over self-driving taxis Google is on the verge of getting into the ride-sharing business, creating a rift with the market leader Uber, Bloomberg reports. Uber... Read more »

Britain encourages New Zealand to join the fight against ISIS in Iraq

NZ Prime Minister says: It’s when, not if, for New Zealand troop deployment against ISIS Wellington (New Zealand) – Britain on Tuesday encouraged New Zealand to join the fight against the Islamic State... Read more »

1 million rare documents destroyed in Russian Library fire

Devastating Fire in Moscow library that destroyed papers dating to 16th century is termed as Cultural ‘Chernobyl’, reminiscent of 1986 Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe Moscow – A fire that broke out at Russia’s largest... Read more »

Australia lift Asian Cup after dramatic win over South Korea

Socceroos claimed their first AFC Asian Cup title The Socceroos survived a spirited South Korean comeback to claim the biggest prize in the history of Australian football with a 2-1 extra-time victory... Read more »

How Chinese students can help boost Australia’s trade

By Oliver Theobal With the announcement of the recently concluded China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (CHAFTA) between Australia and China, followed by the Labor Party’s Asian Century White Paper and the Liberal Party’s... Read more »

Will Saudi Arabia adopt a new Foreign policy?

By Abdulrahman al-Rashed So far, there has been no indication that Saudi Arabia intends to follow a different foreign policy, either partially or completely. Saudi policy is usually set in stone, however the... Read more »

New Saudi King but same old Oil Policy

By Nick Cunningham The death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah made international headlines on January 22, raising questions about the future of the Middle East. News of his death briefly rattled the... Read more »

PK becomes Bollywood’s most successful movie of all time

Tribune International Report PK, the Bollywood comedy-drama starring Aamir Khan has made more than $100 million in global box office sales since its release on December 19 – a benchmark that no... Read more »

One in three Australians now born overseas

Kiwis, Indians, Chinese and English are the biggest migrators to Australia Australians born outside the country now represent 28 per cent of the population. Australian Bureau of Statistics says around 28 percent... Read more »

People-to-people link between Australia and India urged

MELBOURNE – Australia’s economic ties with India can be greatly enhanced and an FTA deal be signed if the two governments were willing to strengthen the people-to- people linkages, Australia’s Parliamentary secretary said... Read more »

Asian Cup 2015: Australia, South Korea prepare for epic Final

Free-scoring Australia will seek football glory in the Asian Cup final on Saturday, but South Korea could gatecrash the party in a hugely anticipated decider between two of the region’s toughest teams... Read more »

MH370 search called off, disappearance declared an accident

Officials declare search for survivors over but underwater hunt for missing plane to continue Malaysia on Thursday has called off its search for survivors of Flight MH 370 and declared the disappearance... Read more »

Air Scare: Fake Twitter Bomb Threats to Airlines on the rise

Airline bomb threats on Twitter have disrupted at least sixteen flights in the past five days, prompting new concerns about aviation security — and the way pranksters can cause serious trouble with... Read more »

Everyone’s an expert: in the digital era, fakes need to be exposed

By Andina Dwifatma In the public eye, an expert, writing for newspapers and magazines or speaking on television, used to be considered almost infallible. The public rarely challenged their words and considered... Read more »

Steve Smith wins Allan Border Medal and Sean Abbott claims Bradman award

Steve Smith took home three awards including the prestigious Allan Border Medal, Test Player of the Year and One Day International Player of the Year Steve Smith won the prestigious Allan Border Medal... Read more »

New Business Portal to Showcase Aboriginal Suppliers

Sydney: Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Victor Dominello today launched a new Aboriginal Business Portal, which will make it easier for both the public and private sector in NSW to procure goods and... Read more »

Australia Day is an ‘Invasion Day’ for indigenous Australians

Melbourne; Hundreds of people marching for Aboriginal rights have disrupted official Australia Day celebrations in the Melbourne CBD. The group – holding Aboriginal flags and chanting “always was, always will be Aboriginal... Read more »

CREF 2015 receives achievement awards from Auburn and Parramatta City Councils

Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Director CREF receives Certificate of Achievement from Auburn City Council Sydney (Tribune International Report): On Australia Day, every year, the Local Councils present awards to the organisations, events, and... Read more »

Australia Day Celebrations begin with welcoming new Australians

Tribune International special Australia Day coverage; Sydney (Tribune International Report): Australia Day celebrations began today, with Australia Day citizenship ceremonies being held in each city and town across Australia. In Sydney, Australia... Read more »

Interesting Facts about Australia Day

Australia Day today is a celebration of diversity and tolerance in Australian society, embracing all ethnic backgrounds, racial differences and political viewpoints. Read more »

Australian High Commissioner applauds returning Pakistani graduates

Islamabad – Australian High Commissioner Peter Heyward has welcomed 77 Pakistani professionals who recently returned home after completion of their Australia Awards Scholarships. “It is great to see the number of Australia... Read more »

PM Abbott congratulates finalists of Australian of the Year awards

‘Each person nominated this year represents the best of Australia’ Prime Minister Tony Abbott, praising the finalists of the 2015 Australian of the Year Awards, remarked: “You’ve all made our country a better place. Some... Read more »

Date of Australian drug convicts` execution not decided, Indonesia

Jakarta (Tribune Report) – The Indonesia Attorney Generals Office provided some relief to the relatives of two Australian drug convincts when an official was quoted as saying that officials are yet to... Read more »