The video prompted a reaction from the Australian government, urging Moscow to adhere to international laws regarding prisoners of war.



Video: Russia captures ‘Australian’ man fighting for Ukraine, Canberra opens probe

The Australian government has reportedly initiated a probe after Russian journalists shared a video on Telegram showing the Kremlin forces allegedly manhandling a man from Australia.

A Canberra court has dismissed charges against Australian rugby league internationals Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton who were arrested for fighting with each other at a nightclub in February.

Rugby: Canberra court dismisses charges against Latrell Mitchell, Jack Wighton

Russia has mounted a legal challenge to save the embassy it was planning to construct near the Australian Parliament House in Canberra. Moscow was seeking an injunction at the country's highest court on the grounds that the move was unconstitutional.

Russia mounts legal challenge to keep embassy site near Australian parliament

The Australian government will cancel a lease held by the Russian Federation for its second embassy in the country right next to the Parliament House. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday morning that the lease would be cancelled due to national security concerns, and a bill has been introduced in the parliament regarding the same.

Australia introduces bill to kill Russia’s plans of building embassy right next to parliament

There are rising surveillance cameras in the government offices in Australia. Canberra has now removed more than 900 Chinese-made surveillance cameras, intercoms, electronic entry systems and video recorders.

Australia removes Chinese-made cameras manufactured by Dahua, Hikvision

Australia removes Chinese-made cameras as they pose security threat | World News | WION

The Canberra bushfire inquest has begun. Reports say an Army helicopter started the fire while landing for a break. Watch this report for all the details.

WION Climate Tracker | Canberra bushfire inquest begins

An enquiry into the 2020 Canberra bushfires which were started by an army helicopter revealed some shocking details on Monday. According to the ongoing inquest at the ACT coroner’s court, the crew were taking a toilet break when the bushfire started and they took around 45 minutes to alert the ACT Emergency Service Agency about the location.

Army pilot says helicopter responsible for 2020 Canberra bushfire landed for toilet break

The trend of climate activists vandalising prized world art pieces refuses to die down. Reportedly, climate protesters glued themselves to an Andy Warhol painting at the National Art Gallery of Australia in the capital city of Canberra on Wednesday.

WATCH | A Warhol painting vandalised in Australia as 'climate protesters' menace continues

England and Australia locked horns with each other in the second and penultimate T20I on Wednesday (October 12) at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. With a 1-0 lead, Jos Buttler & Co.

WATCH: Ben Stokes pulls off a BLINDER, saves a certain six in Australia-England 2nd T20I

Australian capital Canberra's airport was evacuated on Sunday after a gunman opened fire near the security screening, local media reported. According to reports, the terminal was evacuated at around 1.

Canberra airport evacuated after armed man opens fire; one detained

The Australian envoy to India, Barry O'Farrell, has said that under the leadership of new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canberra would like to "accelerate the economic partnership".

New PM would like to accelerate economic ties, Australian Envoy on ties with India

Australia’s Old Parliament House caught fire on Thursday, damaging the entrance and the exterior of the building amid slogans of “let it burn” by the protesters.

Watch | Old Parliament House set ablaze amid protest in Australia’s Canberra

Earlier this week in Canberra, a team of firefighters responded to reports of a gas leak in a store, just to discover that the smell was caused by the pungent odour of a fruit inside the building.

Durian fruit triggers 'gas leak' alert in Canberra

Ending weeks of diplomatic protest over Canberra's decision to scrap a contract to buy French submarines, France announces return of its ambassador to Australia.

France announces return of its ambassador to Australia

France is returning its ambassador to Australia to repair the damage caused by a canceled submarine contract. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told parliament the ambassador would now return to Canberra with "two objectives".

France returns ambassador to Australia after submarine row with two goals

An 11 year-old boy has become a hot air balloon co-pilot in Canberra. Hamish Davis' passion began when his parents took him to a hot air balloon festival - and now he dreams of being a pilot.

11 year-old boy co-pilots hot air balloons

Bushfires eased near Australia's capital, Canberra, on Monday, as temperatures dipped, but officials warned heavy smoke was set to blow into the city with a shift in the wind.

Bushfire smoke blows into Australia's capital as fire threat eases

Australia declared an emergency in its capital city Canberra in the wake of bushfires threat due to rising temperatures and strong winds. "A state of emergency is the strongest signal we can send to the ACT community that they must prepare themselves and their families," Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory Andrew Barr said.

Amid bushfire threat, emergency declared in Australian capital Canberra

Australian authorities declared a state of emergency in the capital as soaring temperatures and strong whipped up huge, unpredictable blazes. Authorities warned on Friday (January 31) of severe fire danger in populated areas this weekend.

Australia declares state of emergency in Canberra

Australia will cut the number of government departments next year to focus on the continuity of policy and improving service, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday.

Australia to trim government as PM demands policy delivery

Australia's prime minister insisted he was "not naive" to the threat of foreign interference Monday, as authorities investigated an alleged plot by China to recruit a businessman and get him elected.

Australia investigates 'Chinese plot' to create spy lawmaker

Steve Smith struck a sparkling half-century to fire Australia to an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their T20 match in Canberra on Tuesday. The former captain's unbeaten 80 from 51 balls gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their three-match series after the opener was washed out in Sydney on Sunday.

Cricket: Steve Smith fires Australia to victory over Pakistan in T20 match

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