Indian worker tells Australia court his pro-ISIS post was 'sarcastic'
An Indian-origin aviation worker in Australia, who was sacked last year for posting pro-Islamic State messages on Facebook, has told a court that his comments were "sarcastic".
May 25, 2016, 09:06 AM IST
Australian PM Turnbull named in Panama Papers, says ‘no impropriety’
PM Malcolm Turnbull, a former investment banker and technology entrepreneur, is campaigning ahead of a general election on July 2.
May 12, 2016, 10:02 AM IST
Australia launches new cyber security strategy
The Australian government on Thursday launched a $180 million cyber security strategy, in an effort to shore up Australia`s defence against cyber attacks and online fraud.
Apr 21, 2016, 07:48 AM IST
Australia PM likely to call July 2 election
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday said he intends to call national elections after the budget is delivered next month, with July 2 his expected date.
Apr 19, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
Australia Parliament rejects bill, likely triggers July election
Australia`s parliament voted down a labour reform bill on Monday, handing conservative Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull the excuse he has sought to dissolve both houses and hold a general election in July.
Apr 18, 2016, 15:43 PM IST
FM Arun Jaitley meets Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull, talks trade
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday met Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as he highlighted the potential of the Indian economy to grow beyond the current rate of 7.6 percent and the large scope for higher economic exchanges between the two nations.
Mar 31, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Australian PM threatens early elections over union row
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull threatened today to hold early general elections in July unless the upper house agrees to pass deadlocked legislation to overhaul unions.
Mar 21, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Australia unveils 'massive' increase in defence spending
Australia unveiled a massive new investment in the nation's defence capabilities on Thursday to address what Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called "high stakes" and "momentous times" in Asia.
Feb 25, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
Australia, New Zealand urge China show restraint in South China Sea
Australia and New Zealand on Friday strongly urged China to refrain from stoking tensions in the South China Sea after its apparent deployment of surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island.
Feb 19, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull unveils new cabinet line-up
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Saturday announced the line-up of his new cabinet, emphasising the role of his younger and female colleagues.
Feb 13, 2016, 14:56 PM IST
West should `proclaim superiority over Islam`: Tony Abbott
The staunch Catholic also urged Australians to stop apologising for their values.
Dec 09, 2015, 11:04 AM IST
China blamed as Australia`s weather bureau hacked: Report
Australia`s weather bureau has been hit by a major cyber attack, a report said Wednesday, with insiders blaming the breach on China and saying it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars to fix.
Dec 02, 2015, 13:26 PM IST
At least 12 on Australian terror watchlist
Australian officials said on Monday they were aware of 12 men or boys in the community who they believe could commit an act of terror, as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull convened a national security meeting.
Nov 23, 2015, 16:28 PM IST
Australian PM to meet US Prez in first official bilateral talk
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and US President Barack Obama are expected to hold their first official bilateral talks.
Nov 17, 2015, 07:50 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi leaves for home after attending G-20 Summit
In his intervention at the G-20 working lunch on 'Trade and Energy', PM Modi said the global trade slowdown was a major concern and prospects for rise in trade momentum remain bleak.
Nov 16, 2015, 23:35 PM IST
India, Australia complete formalities for civil nuclear pact
India and Australia on Sunday announced completion of all the formalities for their bilateral civil nuclear agreement, paving way for the pact to come into force.
Nov 15, 2015, 23:34 PM IST
Australia ditches former PM's knights and dames
Australia has removed knights and dames from the national honours system, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirmed on Sunday, saying the titles were "not appropriate" in the modern age.
Nov 02, 2015, 07:09 AM IST
Leave country if Australian values were 'unpalatable', says PM Malcolm Turnbull
Sending a strong message to those involved in terrorism, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday advised people to leave the country if Australian values were "unpalatable" to them.
Oct 09, 2015, 13:16 PM IST
Australia to spend $1 bn on 'world leader' armoured vehicles
Australia will spend 1.3 billion dollars on next-generation armoured land vehicles for its army, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said today as he announced the latest update to modernise the nation's military.
Oct 05, 2015, 16:50 PM IST
Australia shooting 'an act of terrorism': PM Malcolm Turnbull
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Saturday said that an attack in Sydney in which a 15-year-old gunman shot dead a civilian police employee appeared to have been an act of terrorism.
Oct 03, 2015, 14:39 PM IST
