Australia
Australia increases English language testing options for visa applicants
Australia has revised its English language test requirements for visa applicants, increasing the number of accepted exams from five to nine.
18 August 2025, 13:13 PM
Australia cancels far-right Israeli lawmaker's visa
Simcha Rothman was scheduled to visit Sydney and Melbourne this month
18 August 2025, 10:40 AM
YouTube added to Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Australia will include YouTube in its upcoming ban on social media access for teenagers under 16, reversing an earlier exemption for the platform.
30 July 2025, 07:34 AM
Qantas data breach hits over 5 million customers
Qantas Airways has confirmed that the personal information of 5.7 million customers was accessed in a major cyber breach, one of the most significant Australia has seen in recent years, according to a recent report by Reuters.
9 July 2025, 09:02 AM
Pursuing a master’s degree in Australia: What you should know
The country is also known for providing a high quality of life and favourable weather conditions, making it one of the top destinations for higher studies for international students.
3 July 2025, 04:00 AM
Australia win first Test as West Indies batting order collapses
Australia's vaunted pace attack demolished West Indies' fragile batting, routing the hosts for just 141 off 33.4 overs to complete a comprehensive 159-run victory in the final over of the third day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Friday.
28 June 2025, 02:49 AM
West Indies face daunting chase to win 1st Test against Australia
West Indies have been set a daunting victory target of 301 after Australia were dismissed for 310 on the stroke of tea on the third day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Friday.
27 June 2025, 19:32 PM
Cummins says bowler-dominated WTC final still a 'good Test'
Australia captain Pat Cummins said the World Test Championship final against South Africa was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite hurtling towards a likely finish within three days.
12 June 2025, 20:26 PM
Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams ended
Tony Popovic's Socceroos, who went into the third round's final match day heavy favourites to progress, defeated direct rivals Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to seal the second automatic qualification spot in Group C.
11 June 2025, 02:25 AM
Australia edge closer to FIFA World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia
It was a huge boost for Tony Popovic's men in the race to come second in Asian Group C behind runaway leaders Japan and automatically qualify for the 48-team tournament in North America next year.
20 March 2025, 11:29 AM
Thousands of Australians without power as ex-tropical cyclone lashes Queensland
Some 316,540 people were without power in Queensland's southeast where the Gold Coast city was the worst-hit area with more than 112,000 without power due to the storm system
9 March 2025, 03:42 AM
Australia win second Test and series against Sri Lanka
Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0.
9 February 2025, 07:13 AM
Australia face massive double injury blow for Champions Trophy
The Aussies may have to find three new players to include in their 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament in Pakistan and UAE.
5 February 2025, 04:40 AM
Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on government devices
Australia upped the ante overnight banning DeepSeek from all government devices
5 February 2025, 04:24 AM
Australians are among the most frustrated in the world over housing, survey says
Over three-quarters of Australians surveyed by pollsters Gallup were dissatisfied with the availability of affordable housing in 2024
30 January 2025, 07:39 AM
Afghan refugee cricketers in Australia to play first match since fleeing Taliban
More than three years after fleeing Afghanistan as the Taliban swept to power, a women's team of refugee cricketers will play an exhibition match in Melbourne on Thursday, hoping it will be a first step on the path to full internationals.
29 January 2025, 08:53 AM
'Genius at work': Steve Smith's unique road to batting greatness
The story of Australia's latest entrant to the exclusive '10,000 Test runs club' is one of false starts, sustained brilliance, and unforgettable highs
29 January 2025, 07:34 AM
Fast-moving fires torch national parks in southeast Australia
Lightning strikes on Monday evening ignited several fires in the Grampians National Park
28 January 2025, 06:06 AM
'We know how to beat them': Rabada's WTC warning to Australia
South Africa fast bowler says plans are in already in motion in their quest to take the World Test Championship mace off Australia at Lord's in June.
7 January 2025, 07:45 AM
Australian Education Expo held in Dhaka
To highlight the opportunities for higher education in Australia, the Australian Education Expo was organised by Executive Study Abroad.
5 January 2025, 12:15 PM