Sex abuse scandal haunts Pope Francis' aide and Australia's top Catholic cleric George Pell
George Pell strongly denies the allegations and says he had no knowledge of widespread paedophilia in the church in Australia, even suggesting a conspiracy to bring him down.
Jun 29, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
Australian police use pepper spray to stop clashes at anti-immigration rally
Far-right activists from the True Blue Crew, which says it is opposed to refugees and the "Islamisation" of Australia, faced off with members of a left-wing coalition promoting tolerance in the city.
Jun 25, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
Sydney to erect barricades to prevent vehicle attacks: Police
Australia's largest city was also considering more permanent measures such as bollards, garden beds or other landscaping features in Martin Place, which houses a war memorial, the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the US Consulate General, a hotel and many luxury retail outlets.
Jun 23, 2017, 14:53 PM IST
China Eastern flight lands safely in Sydney with hole torn in engine
A China Eastern flight bound for Shanghai was forced to turn back to Sydney because of a mid-air emergency, an airline spokeswoman said on Monday, with pictures showing a gaping hole in the casing of one of its engines.
Jun 12, 2017, 13:32 PM IST
Australia to build first prison aimed at isolating militants
The unit will be within a maximum-security prison and have capacity for 54 inmates, who will be isolated and intensely monitored, said the state`s Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Australian Muslims demand safe spaces to be 'inflammatory'
An Australian Islamic council has called for taxpayer-funded "safe spaces" so young Muslims can express "inflammatory" views without fear in a move slammed Thursday as troubling and wrong.
Jun 08, 2017, 09:24 AM IST
Rex Tillerson urges Gulf states to address differences,stay united
US President Donald Trump visited the region to cement ties with powerhouse Saudi Arabia -- the first foreign stop of his young presidency.
Jun 05, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Australia to strip convicted paedophiles of passports
"The new laws will prohibit registered child sex offenders from leaving Australia or holding Australian passports," Foreign Minister.
5.7-magnitude quake hits off Vanuatu
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit northwest of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu today, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Apr 17, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Australia to begin evacuating cyclone-hit island resorts
Emergency services plan to evacuate thousands of people stranded on resort islands with water supplies running low in Australia's tropical northeast on Thursday, two days after Cyclone Debbie tore through the region.
Mar 30, 2017, 09:03 AM IST
Thousands flee as Cyclone Debbie bears down on Australia
Thousands of Australians abandoned their homes as a powerful cyclone bore down on coastal towns in Queensland on Monday, while others ignored authorities' advice to evacuate with winds forecast to reach up to 300 km per hour (185 mph).
Mar 27, 2017, 10:34 AM IST
Plane lands safely in Australia after propeller falls off
A passenger plane has landed safely after one of its two propellers fell off in an extraordinary emergency as it approached Sydney's main airport.
Mar 17, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
Aussie beer boycott over Christian gay marriage video
The Bible Society said the video -- part of a campaign to mark its 200th anniversary -- was not specifically sponsored by Coopers but that it is a supporter of the charity.
Australia-Indonesia restore full military ties
Australia and Indonesia announced the full restoration of military ties Sunday as the countries` leaders held talks following a brief spat over teaching material deemed offensive to Jakarta.
Feb 26, 2017, 10:13 AM IST
Male Muslim students excused from shaking hands with women at Australian school
Male Muslim students at a public school in Australia can refuse to shake hands with women to adhere to their faith.
Feb 20, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
PSL match-fixing row: My son did nothing wrong, says Sharjeel Khan's father
PCB has provisionally suspended Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif under its Anti-Corruption Code as part of an ongoing investigation.
Feb 12, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Australia battles 50 fires in heat wave, sparking warning, blackout fears
Australian emergency services were bracing against "potentially catastrophic" fire conditions on Saturday, as firefighters battled nearly 50 blazes in the state of New South Wales, sweltering in a heat wave sweeping the country`s east coast.
Feb 11, 2017, 10:16 AM IST
Australian PM under threat from party split as shift to the right grows
A prominent member of Australia`s government is set to defect to form his own conservative party.
Feb 06, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
BOOM! Glenn Maxwell hits incredible reverse-sweep six against Imad Wasim – Watch Video
Maxwell was second highest top scorer for the hosts after David Warner's incredible knock of 130 runs off 119 balls.
Jan 22, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
