Aftermath of disaster: Australians start clean-up after dangerous floods destroy properties

When a barge full of hay approached a semi-submerged rural property in Sydney's outer suburbs on Wednesday (March 24), the horses don't wait for it to be unloaded - they eat it straight off the boat.

Residents deliver hay to hungry horses cut off by floodwater

From rape allegations to sexual misconduct, the Australian parliament is at the centre of a major controversy. What is Scott Morrison's plan to reform this culture? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Sex scandal rocks Australian Parliament

Floods have ravaged many low-lying regions of Australia. This has prompted the authorities to issue fresh mass evacuation orders. Even after a week, torrential rains continue to cause widespread floods across the region.

Australia Flood: Record rains prompt fresh evacuation orders

The Australian parliament is once again in the news and for all the wrong reasons. After a couple of women came forward to tell their tales of sexual assault within the parliament building, a video has emerged that allegedly showed the staff members performing sexual acts in the offices.

Australian govt rocked by leaked video allegedly showing sex acts in parliament; aide fired

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that he was shocked and disgusted by the latest sex scandal that has hit his government, adding that he wanted more women to join politics.

Australian PM 'disgusted' by sex scandal in govt, wants more women in politics

Everyone hopes their wedding day becomes the most special day of their lives, and probably for everyone else attending the wedding too. Kate Fotheringham, a resident of New South Wales (NSW) had the same dreams about her big day.

Twelve hours of hell: Couple gets married amid NSW floods

In 2020, raging bushfires were ravaging Australia. Exactly a year later, the country is dealing with unprecedented floods. WION's Molly Gambhir brings you all the details.

Gravitas: Australia submerged under record flood

Torrential rains have lashed Australia's South-East region again. Dozens have been rescued from flooded regions. 38 regions in New South Wales have been declared disaster zones.

Mass evacuations underway in Australia as rains cause record flooding

Australia is facing out-of-season floods that are worst in a century, with tens of thousands of people evacuated, dams overflowing and livestock stranded.

Once-in-a-century floods drown Australia

Worst floods in 100 years force thousands to flee in Australia

Australia’s east coast continues to witness heavy rainfall on Sunday and water continues to cause destruction across the region. In Sydney’s northwest, many people had to flee their homes in the middle of the night to avoid the heavy downpour.

Heavy rainfall continues to batter Australia; parts of Sydney evacuated

Australia`s east coast was smashed by heavy rains on Saturday, forcing multiple evacuation orders and pleas from authorities for people in Sydney to stay at home amid the potentially life-threatening flash flooding.

Heavy rain forces evacuations, flood warnings on Australia's east coast

4 leaders, 4 democracies & 1 platform. The Quad has been revived but can it go beyond words? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the past, present & future of this grouping.

Gravitas Plus: The Quad: Past, Present & Future

Australia will be seeking approval to divert 1 million of countries contracted COVID-19 vaccine doses to neighbouring Papua New Guinea.

Your Story: Australia seeks to divert COVID-19 vaccine shots to Papua New Guinea

In the US, Governor Andrew Cuomo refuses to resign. In the UK, cops arrested women at a vigil held for Sarah Everard. In Australia, there were marches in 40 cities. Is the West's image as a safe place for women under threat? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The West's image on women safety is under threat

Thousands of women gathered in major cities across Australia on Monday to take part in rallies calling for gender equality and justice for victims of sexual assault.

Thousands rally at Australia's parliament to demand justice for sexual assault victims

Thousands protested in Australia's Perth on Sunday, kicking off a nationwide campaign for gender equality. The movement has started after there were allegations of sexual assault by members of the parliaments.

Australia: Thousands protest for gender equality in Perth

Women in Australia march against sexual violence and injustice

The leaders of the Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the United States -- have pledged to work with other countries who share the same goals, and to ensure that Covid vaccines are administered throughout the region till 2022. They also reiterated their commitment to a free and secure Indo-Pacific region.

Biden, Modi, Morrison and Suga pen joint op-ed, say Quad offers 'spark of hope'

Quad leaders pen joint Op-Ed, say Quad offers ‘spark of hope'

In a bit to speak out against gender violence, thousands protested in Australia's Perth. Kicking off a nationwide campaign for gender equality. The movement against gender-based violence started after there were allegations of sexual assault by members of parliament. The western Australian city launches the march for a justice rally where people chanting, 'enough is enough' and held a placard demanding action to address sexual violence against women.

Nationwide campaign for gender equality in Australia

Singapore and Australia are discussing the possibility of an air travel bubble that would allow residents to travel between the two countries without the need for quarantine, the city-state`s foreign ministry said on Sunday.

Singapore says discussing possible air travel bubble with Australia

After the first-ever summit of Quad leaders, it was decided that an in-person meeting will be held by the end of 2021. "At the leader level, we will hold an in-person summit by the end of 2021," the joint statement released said on Friday.

Quad leaders agree for in-person meet in 2021

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