Australia's top diplomat, Penny Wong, conveyed a pointed message to her Chinese counterpart during a meeting in Canberra, emphasising grave concerns regarding the implications of Hong Kong's national security reforms.

Australia tells visiting Chinese FM that Hong Kong reforms ‘erode rights’

The US House of Representatives passed the Quad bill on Friday (Feb 16), aiming to enhance collaboration among the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. This legislative move signifies a significant step towards fostering closer ties and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

US House passes Quad bill: What does it mean for India?

More than 100 years after disappearing from the South Australian mainland — the brush-tailed bettong — a rare and cute marsupial resembling a rabbit-sized kangaroo is bouncing back into the region.

100 years after disappearing, bettongs are bouncing back on South Australian mainland

It is good news for all those who are planning to move to Australia for work, as the country is set to make significant changes in its immigration system. The proposed major overhauling of the system is done with the aim to speed up the entry of highly skilled workers into the country.

Planning to move to Australia? Big changes to its immigration system soon. Check details

Australia is set to purchase up to 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States after the US State Department approved the sale in a deal worth up to $900 million, reported Al Jazeera.

Australia authorised to purchase 220 American Tomahawk cruise missiles

While there remains tension between India and Pakistan, due to the political relation, with both sides reluctant to travel to their respective nations for next year's Asia Cup and ODI World Cup, the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is keen on hosting a Test match between the two heavyweights at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne.

After T20 World Cup success, MCC keen on hosting India-Pakistan Test at the MCG

In an effort to revolutionise wearable exoskeletons and soft robotics, a group of biomedical engineers in Australia have created a smart textile that integrates artificial "muscles".

Australian engineers develop smart fabric that functions like biological muscle

Australia celebrates shortest day of the year with icy swims and lantern festivals - see pics

Australia is lodging a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine exports, the government announced Saturday.

Australia taking China to WTO over wine duties

In a move to counter China’s dominance of supply chain in the Indo-Pacific region, trade ministers of India, Japan and Australia launched the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) in a virtual trilateral ministerial meeting.

India-Japan-Australia launches supply chain resilience initiative

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