Australia vows to continue to support Fiji in health and community safety, cyber-crime, corruption, and maritime ...

Australia vows to continue to support Fiji in health and community safety, cyber-crime, corruption, and maritime security Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong pictured with other Pacific Islands representatives at the welcoming at Pacific Islands Forum …

Australia’s opposition coalition splits after election loss

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s National Party, the junior partner in the conservative opposition coalition, said on Tuesday it would not re-enter a coalition agreement with the Liberal Party, after the coalition lost a national vote this month. The Liberal …

Flooding Triggers Major Melioidosis Outbreak in Australia

Australia has recorded its highest number of cases of the tropical bacterial infection melioidosis, which is thought to have been triggered by major rainfall and flooding. The outbreak has placed pressure on already strained hospitals in the area. The …

'Multi-day flood event' set for Australia's east coast

Australia To Keep Tariff-Free Access For Pacific Island Goods

Sydney: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32% US tariff, in a speech positioning Australia as a reliable partner to the region amid global aid cuts. …

Australia's conservative opposition splits following historic election defeat

CANBERRA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Australia's conservative Coalition has split after the National Party announced it would not re-enter a partnership with the Liberal Party following a historic defeat at the federal election. David Littleproud, leader of …

Australia's conservative opposition rocked by rare split

The conservative coalition that has dominated modern Australian politics was abruptly terminated on Tuesday, as the two right-leaning parties traded blame over a crushing election defeat this month. "We will not be re-entering into a coalition …

Australia poised to lead home-grown battery manufacture

A landmark report confirms Australia is capable of manufacturing several components required for lithium-ion and flow batteries, and Australia is well positioned to expand its role in the global battery supply chain — particularly in long-duration storage …

Greek Youth of South Australia launches with energy and purpose in Windsor Gardens

A new initiative aimed at revitalising Greek youth engagement in South Australia was officially launched last Friday night, with over 120 guests gathering at Antonio’s Warehouse in Windsor Gardens for the debut of the Greek Youth of South Australia (GYSA). …

Origin Energy seeks EPBC Act approval after changes to 800MWh wind-plus-storage site in Australia

The wind development has already received approval from the New South Wales government (December 2023) and the EPBC Act in February 2024. However, Origin Energy has resubmitted the application to the EPBC Act due to a proposed modification to “improve and …