Australia

World’s largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A 5.48 metre (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in…

Philippines launches naval drills with allies as regional tensions simmer

By Mikhail Flores SUBIC, Philippines (Reuters) - The armed forces of the Philippines, the United States and four other countries…

US, Asia-Pacific nations hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea

By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - The armed forces of five countries conducted joint maritime exercises in a portion…

Quad group expands maritime security cooperation at Biden’s farewell summit

By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom CLAYMONT, Delaware (Reuters) -Leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States expanded joint…

Biden, ‘Quad’ leaders to talk maritime security as China tensions grow

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tensions brewing in Asia's trade-rich waters top the agenda as U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes…

Australia plans social media ban for children

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Tuesday it planned to introduce legislation this year to ban children from using social…

Thousands of Australians without power as heavy rain, damaging winds lash Tasmania

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of people in Australia's southern island state of Tasmania were without power on Sunday after…

Australia police say 4 people injured in Sydney stabbing attack

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian police said on Sunday that four people including a police officer were injured in a mass…

Sacked hotel worker arrested over killings of two Australians, Filipina

MANILA, July 17, 2024 (AFP) - A disgruntled former hotel employee has been arrested over the killings of two Australians…

Australia pushes Solomons to rely on Pacific nations for security

SYDNEY, June 26, 2024 (AFP) - Australia urged Solomon Islands to rely on fellow Pacific nations for security assistance Wednesday…

Chinese Premier Li targets clean energy in Australia visit

SYDNEY, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - Premier Li Qiang toured a Chinese-controlled lithium refiner in Perth on Tuesday, a sign…

Australian economy shows ‘weak’ growth

SYDNEY, June 5, 2024 (AFP) - Australia's resource-rich economy posted anaemic growth in the first quarter, official data showed Wednesday,…

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