Australia says it will introduce new laws this week to strip dual nationals linked to terrorism of their citizenship, but backed away from putting the power in the hands of a single... Read more »
Premier Mike Baird wants to help those trying to break into Sydney’s property market by investing in housing infrastructure. The NSW government announced state budget will include a $400 million injection into... Read more »
The NSW Government has nearly doubled the investment allocated to regional airport upgrades in recognition of the significant tourism and services they provide, Minister for Regional Development John Barilaro and Member for Port... Read more »
Four of Australia’s best restaurants – Attica, Quay, Sepia, and Brae – have been named in the prestigious S.Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list, as judged by 900 of the world’s leading chefs,... Read more »
Parramasala Festival 2015 to be held from 16 October to 18 October in Parramatta NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka have announced details of the much-anticipated 2015 Parramasala Festival. Mr... Read more »
The federal government has extended multiple entry visas to Chinese nationals from three to 10 years to better compete with the US, which is also clamouring for more Asian tourists. Trade and... Read more »
The government has released a $1.2bn plan to make northern Australia an “economic powerhouse”, which includes greater temporary migration and expediting native title claims. The white paper on developing northern Australia also... Read more »
Trade deal termed milestone in Australia and China bilateral relations Australia and China have signed a landmark free trade agreement after more than a decade of negotiations, providing a boon for jobs and... Read more »
The 2015-16 NSW Budget includes a $20 million Before and After School Care Fund, which will ensure more Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) places are available from the beginning of 2016.... Read more »
NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has paid tribute to Gandhi on his first stop of his tour of India, laying a wreath at the Raj Ghat memorial in Delhi today. Mr Foley... Read more »
An entrepreneurial business in Dubbo has received encouragement and funding from the federal government in the form of a dollar-for-dollar grant of almost $1 million. Maverick Biomaterials Pty Ltd is one of... Read more »
Veteran wicketkeeper says every batsman needs luck when they start their innings Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin says every batsman needs luck at the start of their innings, especially when confronted with the... Read more »
A relaxation in drone rules should see more Australian businesses take to the skies. By Chris Griffith Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will relax restrictions on lightweight drones used for commercial... Read more »
The design for the Wallabies’ 2015 World Cup jersey has enraged fans The Wallabies have unveiled their new home jersey for the upcoming World Cup. It is a plain enough offering, low... Read more »
Share market hits first six-session run of losses since December last year The Australian stock market looks set to open lower, following falls on Wall Street overnight. At 0654 AEST on Tuesday,... Read more »
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) says e-cigarettes will be restricted to carry-on luggage only as the lithium-ion batteries used in them pose a fire risk when checked in. The nation’s aviation... Read more »
Australia, as it emerges from the global financial crisis and the resources boom, is entering a new chapter in its economic history buffeted by five mega-trends. These trends, according to a banking... Read more »
Actor and former governor of California describes claims that climate action hurts the economy as ‘a bunch of nonsense’ and urges all countries to cooperate Arnold Schwarzenegger is apparently on a mission... Read more »
MORE than 2500 school students will “take a closer look” at nature and celebrate World Environment Day at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens today (Friday June 5). The huge event features 35 interactive... Read more »
Four migrants who had sought asylum in Australia—only to be detained with hundreds of others on Nauru—accept resettlement in Cambodia PHNOM PENH (Cambodia) — The first four asylum seekers who have been held... Read more »
Sydney (Press Release): Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka tonight hosted a Multicultural Community Reception at Parliament House attended by NSW Premier Mike Baird. More than 200 representatives of the NSW Consular Corps, cultural,... Read more »
Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has called for Iran to be included in the strategic talks between the US and its allies on how to confront Islamic State. The international conference is... Read more »
NSW Government warns CBD commuters to brace for disruption during Sydney light rail construction Sydneysiders should brace for major disruptions when construction of the city’s new light rail begins in the CBD... Read more »
New Measures to strengthen Australian Citizenship Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday unveiled a new tranche of anti-terrorism laws, which will enable the immigration minister to strip Australian citizenship off a dual... Read more »