Australia

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.

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen secured a second six-year term in office on Sunday by winning a clear majority of votes in an election to avoid a runoff.

The Australian government says it will stop mandatory Covid isolation requirements from the 14th of October.

Australia has ruled out any ban on Russian tourists as part of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Australia is considering lifting the income threshold for some temporary migrants as part of moves to tackle the widespread shortage of workers.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed Virginia Bell, a former High Court judge, to lead an inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret appointments to some ministries at the height of the COVID-19…