Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), took aim at Australia's government on Friday (September 13), calling them "fascists" over a proposed law aimed at penalising social media companies that fail to control the spread of misinformation.

Elon Musk labels Australian government ‘fascists’ over new misinformation law

A report by a former judge against Australia’s former prime minister Scott Morrison proving that he held various ministries in secret has caused a furore in the country, with fervent calls being made to implement new laws to increase transparency.

Ex-Australia PM’s secret appointments eroded public trust, says report

The Australian government bought the rights to the Aboriginal flag worth $14 million so it can be freely used. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Scott Morrison who said "We have freed the Aboriginal flag for Australians.

To end long-running dispute, Australian government buys rights to Aboriginal flag

The Australian government is going to pay more than $1 million to Aboriginal people for a 'racist' programme. The Community Development Programme is a "work for the dole" scheme that was supposed to provide work to 30,000 people for almost 25 hours a week.

Australian government to pay over $1 million to Aboriginal people for 'racist' programme

The Australian government have stepped in and have evacuated several sportswomen and athletes from Afghanistan that is now under the control of the Taliban, the global football players' union said on Tuesday.

Australian government evacuates at-risk sportswomen from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

The Australian government on Monday promised a 'quick delivery' of an independent probe as pressure grows after a newspaper published a third accusation of rape.

Australian government vows 'quick delivery' of independent probe for rape accusation

A former government staff member’s account of being raped in Australia’s Parliament building sent shock waves through the country’s halls of power Monday, with the governing conservative party coming under intense criticism for the way it had handled the case.

Parliament House rape claim roils Australian government

Qatar said Monday it had identified the mother of a baby dumped at its airport, an incident that prompted officials to order departing female passengers to undergo invasive examinations, sparking global outrage.

Qatar authorities identify mother who dumped her baby in airport scandal

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

After recent rains, the dam on Kevin Tongue's property near Tamworth in New South Wales is more than three metres deep. Looking back to 2018, the dam had been empty for months during one of the worst droughts on record, decimating his wheat and barley crop.

From bone-dry to lush greenery, rainfall brings respite for Australian farmer

Dozens of koalas have been euthanized and some 80 more are being treated for injuries and starvation after their habitat was logged, prompting an Australian government investigation Monday.

Dozens of koalas dead after logging at Australian plantation

The Australian government announced on Sunday it would compensate volunteer firefighters in the state of New South Wales, as the country's intense bushfire season rages on. #Australia #AustraliaBushfires #NewSouthWales

Australian PM announces compensation for volunteer fire-fighters

Over 20,000 protestors rallied on the streets of Sydney demanding that the Australian government should take urgent action on climate change. They voiced anger that why is the government silent in the midst of the crisis.

Protests break out in Sydney over climate change

The Australian government on Wednesday said three of its citizens had been detained in Iran, the latest in a series of Westerners to be seized by authorities in Tehran.

Three Australian citizens detained in Iran: Government

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is in very poor condition because of climate change, over fishing and land clearing, a state agency said on Friday, as it downgraded the reef's status to the lowest level, which could jeopardise its World Heritage status.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef in 'very poor' condition

The Australian government on Monday announced a climate change plan injection of $1.4 billion over 10 years to reduce the country’s emissions by 2030. "My government acknowledges that we must accept the facts of climate change, address it, and we do so with cool heads not just impassioned hearts," said Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who insisted that Australians don’t have to choose between the economy and the environment.

Australia pledges $1.4 billion injection against climate change

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull also termed the incident a shocking disappointment

Ball tampering row: Australian government calls for Steve Smith's sacking as captain

Cambridge Analytica, whose 'psychographic' methods helped the Trump & Brexit campaign, wants to enlarge its footprint in Western democracies

Trump's 'big data' consultant to meet Australian government

Hamdi Al Qudsi made arrangements for seven young men to travel to Syria in 2013 to fight with IS, and gets 10 years in jail for each recruit

Australian convicted of recruiting foreign fighters for Islamic State

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