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Travellers bypassing the Middle East for an Asian gateway to Europe have helped Sydney Airport to virtually shrug off disruptions of the US-Iran war. Almost 10 million passengers moved through the airport in April-June, down just 0.7% for the 2025 […]
Three abandoned Indonesian fishing boats were among 49 tonnes of marine debris recovered in Australia’s northern waters in the space of two months. The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) says the vessels and fishing equipment like nets were removed in
A Big Bash League domestic cricket game in December will underpin a week-long Australian festival in India. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he hosted a visit by Indian PM Shri Narendra Modi in Melbourne earlier
Women’s softball World Cup hosts Australia have been joined by Canada and Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) as finalists at Redcliffe, Brisbane, next year. The two countries’ confirmation follows the end of Group Stage A qualifiers held in Prague, Czechia, recently. World
Robot boats, new frigates and a polar aerial drone are among the New Zealand Government’s major spending projects for its navy. And the Kiwis are talking to Australia to ensure their fleets can work together. The NZ government is spending
Tasmania is working towards an on-island fuel reserve and is talking to Singapore and Indonesia to secure supply deals. The state government says Tasmania has 85 days of petrol and 48 days of diesel in stock or on the way.
A diplomatic push to secure fuel supplies is continuing with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Brunei and Malaysia from tomorrow (April 14). His visit to those countries (April 14-17) will focus on energy, fertiliser and other critical goods supplies.
Australian meat exports are still blocking a free trade deal with Europe even as the EU secured protective exemptions in its new deal with India. And Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia remains keen to reverse falling trade with
Dual citizenship is the new ‘Plan B’ for American and British citizens as their passports continue losing visa-free access, a new report says. The interest comes at a time when the US and UK governments are tightening visa-free access to
Making Victoria the first port of call for investment is the goal of a state delegation that is visiting China with a string of new service and trade deals announced since their arrival. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen is leading the
