Australia

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open after a 4-6 6-3 6-4 victory against Kazakh Elena Rybakina in a thrilling final, at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. Rybakina went…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday Foreign Minister Penny Wong will visit China this week in a move aimed at improving diplomatic relations between Beijing and Canberra.

The Australian government says it is imposing targeted sanctions on Russia and Iran in response to what it called "egregious" human rights violations.

The Socceroos of Australia have progressed to the knock out stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after claiming a 1-0 victory against Denmark, courtesy of a goal from Mathew Leckie, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Australia…

Australia has lowered its terrorism threat level to "possible" from "probable" for the first time in eight years.

The Australian government is considering making illegal the payment of ransoms to cyber hackers following recent cyber attacks affecting millions of Australians.

The Ugandan community in Australia have started a language school to ensure links to their native country remain strong. At weekends, volunteers in Adelaide teach Luganda to young people which helps to create a sense of identity.…

The Australian government has asked thousands of people across Australia's southeast to evacuate their homes including some in a western suburb of Melbourne, after two days of incessant rains triggered flash flooding and fast-moving waters…

The Australian government says it would consider providing military training to Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is due to visit his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese this month on a trip that will include the city of Perth.