Trade tensions between China and Australia escalated further as China imposed 80% tariff on import of Australian barley. Australia has shown disappointment and has indicated they will approach WTO over this issue.

China-Australia trade tensions intensifies as China imposes 80% tariffs on import of Australian barley

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a draft resolution which calls for 'impartial, independent and comprehensive' probe into the coronavirus pandemic. India is backing the demand for probe into COVID-19 pandemic.

India backs demand for probe into COVID-19 pandemic

Australia has asked China to give a response to their repeated requests to ease tensions between the two trading nations. Tensions between China and Australia spiked after Canberra called for an international enquiry into the origins of the novel coronavirus.

Australia urges China to respond to its requests to ease trade tensions

China retaliates with higher tariff on Australian goods as Australia said that it will hold inquiry even if it hurts the trade with China. Australia has asked for the inquiry into Coronavirus origin.

Australia asks for inquiry into Coronavirus origin

Restaurants, cafes and bars in Australia's most populous state reopened on Friday after a two-month shutdown under coronavirus lockdown measures, boosting the federal government's bid to get people back in work and the economy back on track.

Australian government gives states green light to reopen | COVID-19 Pandemic

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday (May 11) he expects Beijing to keep its judgment on whether Australia dumped barley into China separate from protests over Canberra's call for an inquiry into the origins of the novel coronavirus.

First US, now Australia to investigate coronavirus origin

Treasurer of Australia Josh Frydenberg suffered the severe cough in parliament during addressing his colleagues. After this incident, he tests for the COVID-19 and moves to isolation till the report came.

Australian treasurer suffers severe cough in parliament, moves to isolation after incident

A man in Australia's New South Wales has been charged in an apparent gay hate crime that happened almost 30 years ago. Scott Price, 49, has been charged with murdering a 27-year-old Johnson in 1988.

Australian charged in gay hate crime in 1988 death of American man

Australia will push for an international investigation into the coronavirus pandemic at next month’s annual meeting of the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

China, Australia spar over COVID-19 probe: China responds with threat and insult

Australia and New Zealand ease restrictions, people flock to beaches and cafes

The Australian government wants an inquiry into China's response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese regime has asked Australia to 'drop the probe or pay an economic price'.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: China threatens Australia with economic consequences

Hundreds of surfers are back in the water at Bondi on the first morning since the beach was closed five weeks ago due to COVID-19 restrictions.

This is how Bondi beach looks like today in Australia

By now, people, by and large, know that coronavirus can spread rapidly and social distancing is a key to contain the virus. Once the virus infects any individual, people who have come in contact with this person remain vulnerable and can lead to mass infections.

Coronavirus: Australia launches app to trace patients' contacts

Countries that have criticised China for coronavirus response and demanded investigation

The coronavirus-stricken cruise ship, the Ruby Princess, set off from Australian shores on Thursday after the police ordered it to leave a month ago. This cruise ship has been subjected to a criminal investigation after it became Australia's largest single source of coronavirus infections.

Notorious coronavirus-stricken cruise ship leaves Australian port

After the United States, Australia and Germany have now voiced demand for an international enquiry against China on coronavirus pandemic. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged transparency from China over virus.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel urges transparency from China over coronavirus

The Wild Life Sydney Zoo at Darling Harbour may be closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn't mean a slowdown of work for curatorial supervisor and zookeeper, Renee Howell.

Australian zookeeper copes with changes on the job during coronavirus

Tech Giants have always siphoned news content from traditional media. The Australian government has now decided to make them pay for news. Should India follow Australia's lead?

Gravitas: Google & Facebook asked to pay for news

A two-year international investigation into a website where users pay for child abuse material has lead to the arrest of 16 people in Australia. According to Xinhua news agency, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) were also able to remove four Australian children from further harm.

Two-year probe into child abuse website leads to arrest of 16 in Australia

Malie the sea lion and his keeper, Danielle Fox, stand side-by-side in an almost empty Taronga Zoo on Monday (April 20). Being able to venture out of his enclosure, Malie waddles freely down a path without any guests.

No visitors at Australian zoo, but animals train for when lockdown ends

Australia on Sunday called for an independent investigation into the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, including the World Health Organization's handling of the crisis.

Australia calls for independent probe into global virus response

Scientists have discovered the world's longest ever recorded animal in the deep-sea of Australia. This massive creature Siphonophore Apolemia's estimated length was 150 feet (46 meters) and was found near the coast of Western Australia.

Australia: 'Longest animal ever' found in deep sea

Amid all the coronavirus gloom and doom, a diner is delivering pizza and beer to remote ranches of Australia by plane. The country is strict lockdown since coronavirus cases started rising rapidly.

Amid all the gloom and doom, Australia diner delivers pizza and beer by plane

With more Australians staying at home due to stricter confinement rules, some are now turning to adopting and fostering pets as new companions to see out their isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

"A new best friend": Australians turn to pet adoptions to ward off isolation blues

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