World-first register to track fertility of Australian cancer patients being developed in Sydney

With more people surviving cancer, preserving a patient’s fertility so they can become a parent is more important than ever. But how best to do that is not always clear because there... Read more »

GM unveils Australian designed and built concept cars at Detroit Auto Show

United States General Motors has unveiled two Australian designed and built concept cars at the Detroit Motor Show, in a move the chief designer said showed the company “is really a believer”... Read more »

Tim Wilson calls for changes in Discrimination Laws

Charlie Hebdo cartoons would be banned in Australia, he says Human rights commissioner Tim Wilson has joined calls for changes in laws relating racial discrimination laws, arguing many of the cartoons published... Read more »

NSW signs historic agreement with Indian state of Gujarat

NSW Premier Mike Baird today signed a new agreement with the Indian state of Gujarat that will strengthen cultural, trade and diplomatic relations between NSW and India. A new Memorandum of Understanding... Read more »

Australia announces Memorial to Sydney siege victims

Remembering the victims of the Lindt Café Siege Sydney – A permanent memorial to the victims, hostages, police and emergency workers involved in the deadly Lindt Café Sydney siege will be constructed... Read more »

Muslim-hating anti-halal movement growing

A campaign to boycott halal-certified food is gathering momentum in Australia under the guise of a consumer choice drive. The Boycott Halal in Australia and Halal Choices groups oppose halal certification on... Read more »

Cricket World Cup Trophy arrives in Bowral

Sydney – Cricket fans in Bowral in Australia, had an opportunity to take a close look and also photos with the illustrious Cricket world cup trophy. Acting NSW Premier and Minister for... Read more »

26 homes lost, dozens injured in South Australia bushfires

More than 700 firefighters tackle blaze as temperature rises At least 26 homes have been destroyed and 29 people injured in the bushfires in the Adelaide Hills in Southern Australia. South Australia... Read more »

Australia chosen to provide F-35 heavy maintenance in Asia-Pacific

The United States has chosen Australia and Japan as F-35 heavy maintenance hubs for the Asia-Pacific region. Both countries will conduct work on the airframe, while Australia will host the initial engine... Read more »

Australia and US vote against Palestine UN resolution on Israel

United Nations Security Council has failed to adopt a draft resolution demanding Israel end the occupation of Palestinian territories within two years as Australia and the United States vote against the proposal in New York... Read more »

NATO formally ends Afghan War, with 41 Australian dead

US marks end of Afghan war and begins Support mission KABUL (Afghanistan) — The U.S. led 13-year war in Afghanistan formally came to an end with a modest flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul... Read more »

Film Festival brings best of Turkish Cinema to Australia

4th Turkish Film Festival marks 100 years of Turkish cinema and celebrates its exceptional achievements in 2014 Melbourne – Turkish Film Festival Australia 2014, held in Melbourne (18 – 21 December 2014) at... Read more »

Dominello’s condolences for victims of Peshawar School massacre

I offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the Peshawar school massacre in north-west Pakistan. This callous and brutal crime has resulted in the... Read more »

Recitation of Holy Quran for the Martyrs of Peshawar in Sydney

Sydney (Tribune International): Pakistani Community in Australia is in deep grief and pain due to the inhumane, barbaric and terrified massacre of 141 people including 130 children in a school in city... Read more »

United in Grief: Floral tributes for victims of the Sydney siege

Sydney mourns siege victims Sydney (Tribune International 16 Dec 2014): Martin Place – a place that endured much despair and terror only yesterday during the Lindt cafe siege was transformed today into a... Read more »

Eye-opener for Islamic Community

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan An event of siege, terror and killing carried out by Haron Monis in the heart of Sydney business district has been an eye-opener for the Islamic Community... Read more »

17-hours siege ended, 2 hostages dead, culprit killed

Sydney (Tribune International 16 Dec 2014): An Iranian background, Haron Monis, 50 years old, self-made Sheik, who already had 40 criminal charges in his account and was on bail was the culprit... Read more »

More than $5 million on Road Safety for Aboriginal communities

Safer Drivers Course and Bike Safety Program are main features of the Plan The NSW Government has launched its new Aboriginal Road Safety Action Plan 2014-2017, which provides more than $5 million... Read more »

Greater Sydney: New Plan to revive key Sydney suburbs

Parramatta Destined to Become Sydney’s 2nd CBD NSW Government’s newly released Plan for Growing Sydney aspires to make Sydney one of the world’s most exciting cities. The plan envisages the development of... Read more »

Australia toughens up immigration but lets in more refugees

Australian government on Friday has tightened immigration laws, reintroducing controversial temporary visas for refugees which do not grant permanent settlement in the country. The bill, passed by 34 votes to 32 in... Read more »

Nominations open for 2015 NSW Women of the Year Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2015 NSW Women of the Year Awards which is in its fourth year of recognising the outstanding contributions of women in NSW and celebrates their significant... Read more »

New measures to combat human trafficking, slavery and forced marriage

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan has launched the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Slavery 2015-19. The plan sets the strategic aims of Australia’s whole-of-community response to human trafficking and... Read more »

Australia ranks third in global Digital Media use

Australia is the world’s third-highest consumer of digital media, with the average person spending 16.48 hours consuming it every week, according to a report by PQ Media. UK tops the ranking with... Read more »

Brisbane Supercell storm: Huge clean-up continues

Brisbane has endured battering winds, rain and hail-stones the size of golf balls in the worst storm to have hit the Australian city in decades, leaving streets flooded, power lines cut and... Read more »