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Iran gives final green light for British-flagged tanker to leave

Aus to join US in Gulf maritime security mission: Morrison

2:21 pm August 21, 2019

Sydney: Australia will join the US-led mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Wednesday. Morrison said Australia would provide a frigate, a P8 maritime surveillance aircraft and support staff to the mission, which will also involve British forces. US Secretary of State Mike […]

Hong Kong protest tensions heat up in Australia

9:44 pm August 17, 2019

Sydney: Hundreds of pro-China demonstrators marched through Sydney Saturday in response to a growing number of rallies in support of the Hong Kong democracy protests as tensions between the two groups increasingly flare in Australia. They marched through the city chanting “One China”, waving the Chinese flag and holding placards saying “Stop riots end violence […]

Shah Rukh Khan offers his office for BMC quarantine facility

Shah Rukh Khan presented with honorary doctorate by Australia’s La Trobe University

2:39 pm August 9, 2019

Melbourne: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been conferred with an honorary degree, Doctor of Letters, by the prestigious La Trobe University here. The honour, which was presented to 53-year-old actor on Friday, aims to recognise his efforts to support underprivileged children, his dedication to the fight for women empowerment through his MEER foundation as well […]

Evidence of ‘Herculean’ parrot found in New Zealand

10:56 pm August 7, 2019

Wellington: The remains of a super-sized parrot that stood more than half the height of an average human and roamed the earth 19 million years ago have been discovered in New Zealand. Judging by the size of the leg bones, the bird would have stood about one metre (39 inches) tall and weighed up to […]

Australia says diplomats must respect free speech after HK protest

8:05 pm July 27, 2019

Sydney: Australia on Saturday warned foreign officials in the country against undermining the right to free speech, following a confrontation between students backing Beijing and pro-Hong Kong democracy activists at a university rally. The warning comes after a Chinese consul-general in Australia reportedly praised the pro-Beijing students for their “patriotic behaviour”. Australian Foreign Minister Marise […]