US, UK, Australia most expensive destinations for international students

Studying abroad can prove extremely expensive. Tuition fees vary widely across international universities, as do cost of living expenses. According to HSBC, the United States has the highest average annual fees for... Read more »
Anna Saxon said along with her guide dog Elska, advances in technology were allowing her to give back to the Canberra community. Photo: ABC News/Elise Pianegonda

Technology to assist visually impaired and blind on show in Canberra

An exhibition displaying latest in adaptive technology was held in Canberra. The display, hosted by the Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) Canberra Blind Society, aims to introduce clients to adaptive technology... Read more »
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Australian nurse Adam Brookman charged with terrorism-related offences

A Victorian man charged with providing support to Islamic State has returned to Melbourne and faced court following his voluntary surrender to Turkish authorities in July. Father-of-five, Adam Brookman, 39, is charged... Read more »

Record crowd of 40,000 makes CREF the largest Eid Eve Celebrations in Australia

CREF Events in Sydney, Melbourne & Perth created incredible images of multicultural Australia Sydney (Tribune International Report); Small community event of 250 people gathered in Lakemba NSW in 1998 becomes the largest... Read more »
Australian team celebrates after wrapping up the second Test. (AFP Photo: Ian Kington)

Australia crush England in second Test match to level Ashes series

Australia has completed a crushing 405-run win over England in the second Test at Lord’s to tie the 2015 Ashes series at one match apiece. England was dismissed for the paltry total... Read more »

Australia’s Muslim community celebrate Eid-al-Fitr festival

Australian Muslims gather at mosques and community centers for prayers, feasting, and entertainment By Sana Jamal (Tribune International) MELBOURNE (Australia) – Thousands of Muslims in Australia joined friends and family to celebrate the... Read more »

Australian PM Tony Abbott extends best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid

SYDNEY (Australia) – The festival is one of the most joyous days on the Islamic calendar and signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of 30 days during... Read more »
Chand Raat Eid Festival in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne (Australia)

‘The Chand Raat Eid Festival promotes respect and understanding by welcoming people of all faiths to celebrate together’: PM Tony Abbott

Message from the Prime Minister Hon Tony Abbott for Chand Raat Eid Festival 2015 ‘I am pleased to provide this message to everyone attending the Chand Raat Eid Festival.’ ‘Marking the month... Read more »

Commissioner Soutphommasane warns of threats to Australian harmony, social cohesion

“While we must respond to threats to national security, we should be careful not to create division.” Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane has warned of emerging threats to social cohesion... Read more »

Nominations now open for 2016 Australian of the Year Awards

Do you know someone who is worthy of recognition? Now is your chance to nominate them for the Australian of the Year award. Do you know an Australian who you think is... Read more »

Sydney Water proposes to slash up to $100 from household bills

Households will save up to $100 on their water bill each year under a proposal from Sydney Water. Sydney Water’s pricing proposal to slash household and business bills for four years from... Read more »
The two-week “Talisman Sabre” exercise in the Northern Territory and Queensland involves 30,000 personnel from the US and Australia.

Australia, US kick off massive military exercise in NT and Queensland

United States and Australia started a joint military exercise called ‘Talisman Sabre’ which is set to go on for two weeks in the states of Northern Territory and Queensland. The US and... Read more »

Australia and WFP’s new partnership to fight global hunger

Australia-WFP partnership to save lives, improve humanitarian action, and fight the impact of food shortages in the Indo-Pacific Australia has announced to enter into a new partnership with the United Nations World... Read more »

Australia’s Aid for Trade aimed at creating jobs and building livelihoods

Australia has announced a new strategy to increase the impact of Australia’s aid for trade investments by driving sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in developing countries in the Indo-Pacific region. Australia... Read more »
Australia and New Zealand to play first day-night Test cricket

Australia and New Zealand to play first day-night Test cricket

Cricket’s first day-night Test will be the centrepiece of an enhanced relationship between Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket. To be played in Adelaide from November 27 to December 1, the historic... Read more »
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NSW government to offer travel concessions to asylum seekers

NSW Premier Mike Baird today announced the NSW Government will provide travel concessions to asylum seekers to help them access important social and community services and increase their participation in our society.... Read more »

NSW announces $50,000 fellowships to boost regional artists

The NSW Government is further strengthening opportunities for professional regional artists with ten $50,000 fellowships available over the next four years. The fellowships are part of a major new scheme delivered by... Read more »

Western Sydney hospitals to receive an extra $100 million in funds

Extra funds to flow into western Sydney hospitals Blacktown Hospital and Westmead Hospital of Western Sydney are set to receive extra $100 million in funds that would boost the health and emergency centers.... Read more »

Nominations for 2015 NSW International Student Awards are now open

The NSW International Student Awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contribution international students make to communities in NSW and recognise excellence in international student community engagement. There are two Awards presented: International... Read more »

Baird government quietly cuts Aboriginal support

The NSW Opposition has condemned the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs’ failure to stand up for the Aboriginal community in NSW. The 2015/16 budget reveals a multitude of cuts affecting Aboriginal people in... Read more »
Workers from the Anna Creek cattle ranch take a break from work on the Oodnadatta Track. William West/AFP/Getty Images

Australia selling 1.6 percent of its land including World’s largest cattle station

Australia’s biggest private landholding, which includes the world’s largest cattle station, is up for sale by S. Kidman and Co. The ranch is about the size of New Hampshire, according to Time... Read more »

Australia to contribute $930 million to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Joe Hockey says

Australia will become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced. The decision comes after extensive discussions between the Government, China and other key partners... Read more »

Australia passes controversial anti-piracy web censorship law

A controversial bill to allow websites to be censored has been passed by both houses of the Australian parliament. The Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015 allows companies to go to a... Read more »

NSW to invest $175 million for sports and recreation facilities

The 2015-16 Budget will see the NSW Government invest $175 million in sports and facilities across the State over the next year. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said the funds will be... Read more »