Canberra, Jan 11 (IANS) Warm waters inhibit the growth of fast-growing coral species on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, a new study published on Wednesday said. In the study, scientists… Continue reading Warming water inhibits growth of Great Barrier Reef coral: Study
Canberra, Jan 11 (IANS) The Australian government on Tuesday announced it will impose stricter carbon emissions limits on the country’s biggest polluters. Under the revamped safeguard mechanism, Australia’s 215 biggest industrial… Continue reading Biggest Australian polluters forced to lower emissions by 4.9% annually
Canberra, Jan 11 (IANS) Cardinal George Pell, whose conviction on child abuse charges shocked the Catholic Church before being quashed, has died of heart complications after hip surgery, officials said on… Continue reading Australian Cardinal convicted of child abuse dies
Canberra, Jan 10 (IANS) Australian consumer confidence registered a 4.9-point jump to reach 87.4 between January 2-8 — the highest for over three months since September last year, after staying virtually… Continue reading Australian consumer confidence jumped 4.9 pts in past week
Canberra, Jan 9 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announced federal support for victims of severe flooding in Western Australia (WA) state. Earlier in the day, Albanese toured communities… Continue reading Aus PM announces support for victims of record flooding
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Australia’s legendary woman cricketer Belinda Clark on Thursday became the first female cricketer to be immortalised with a sculpture in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) precinct. Clark’s… Continue reading Belinda Clark becomes first woman cricketer to be honoured with bronze statue at SCG
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) As major flooding continued across the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), the state’s emergency service agency on Wednesday said that Menindee, a small town with… Continue reading Floods in Australian town equal to fill Sydney Harbour in 6 days
Canberra, Jan 4 (IANS) Australia’s population is smaller and older than previously projected as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the data released on Wednesday from the government’s annual… Continue reading Australia’s population smaller, older following Covid-19 pandemic
Canberra, Jan 3 (IANS) Australia’s housing markets finished the 2022 calendar year on a weaker note, as a national home value index showed a 1.1 per cent fall in December, taking… Continue reading Australia’s housing prices mark largest annual decline of 5.3% since 2008
Brisbane, Jan 2 (IANS) Four people were killed and three others are currently in critical condition after two helicopters on Monday collided at the Gold Coast in the Australian state of… Continue reading 4 dead, 3 critical after 2 choppers collide in Aus
Canberra, Jan 2 (IANS) Australia’s fertility rate has rebounded from an all-time low to pre-Covid levels. According to the government’s annual population statement, which will be released in full on Friday,… Continue reading Australia’s fertility rate bounces back, challenged with aging population
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has into force from Thursday. Under it, Indian goods on all tariff lines will get access to Australian… Continue reading India-Australia trade pact comes into force
