Australia to raise skilled migrants income
Australia is considering lifting the income threshold for some temporary migrants as part of moves to tackle the widespread shortage of workers.
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Australia begins inquiry into ex-PM Morrison’s appointments
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…
China urges Australia to act as partner, not opponent
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, to treat China as a partner, not an opponent, and to accumulate "positive energy" to improve ties between the two countries.
Wang made the call on the…
G20 summit: Indonesia calls for end to Ukraine war
Indonesia urged the G20 on Friday to help end the war in Ukraine, as foreign ministers from the group met for a summit that has put some of the staunchest critics of Russia's invasion in the same room as Moscow's top diplomat.
Invoking…
Sydney floods: Thousands of residents return home
Thousands of Sydney residents returned home following clear skies on Friday after nearly a week of downpours to take stock of flood damage while authorities ramp up relief efforts.
Flooding continued, though, in Sydney's west and some…
Sydney floods: Thousands told to evacuate
A man has died and thousands of people have been told to evacuate their homes amid torrential rain and major flooding in Australia's largest city, Sydney.
Australia PM to attend NATO summit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would attend "an important" NATO meeting in Madrid.
Australia bans alumina, bauxite exports to Russia
Australia has imposed an immediate ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia, the government said on Sunday as part of its ongoing sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
The Australian…
Australia reports 43 Covid deaths before expanded border reopening
Australia recorded 43 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, as it prepares to welcome international tourists on Monday for the first time in nearly two years.
The country, which shut its borders in March of 2020, has been gradually…
Australian Federal Court Upholds Cancellation Of Djokovic’s Visa
An Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa on Sunday, ending the unvaccinated tennis superstar's hopes of winning the Australian Open and racking up a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles.
Ruling…