Category: Australia

New Australian 'Right to Disconnect' laws set to protect workers' work-life balance. (Photo: AAP)

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Australia to introduce ‘Right to Disconnect’ laws to protect workers’ rights

Post Date 02/07/2024

Australia is set to introduce new laws granting workers the right to ignore unreasonable calls and messages from their bosses outside of work hours without [more…]

Australian nickel miners hit the brakes as weak prices force operations slowdown. (Photo: Popo le Chien | Wikimedia Commons)

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Australia’s green transition faces challenges as metal price slump

Post Date 01/29/2024

Amid a prolonged slump in the prices of metals crucial for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Australia’s ambitions to become a significant player in the global [more…]

Australia has revealed plans to tighten visa regulations for international students and low-skilled workers, potentially reducing its migrant intake by half in the next two years. (Photo: The Conversation)

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Australia announces migration overhaul, tightening visa regulations for students and low-skilled workers

Post Date 12/14/2023

In a significant move, Australia announced on Monday its plans to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers, aiming to cut its migrant [more…]

Australia - Major port operator, DP World, resumes operations, but questions remain amidst rising cybersecurity concerns. (Photo: DP World)

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DP World Australia overcomes cyber attack that crippled port operations

Post Date 11/13/2023

In a significant development, DP World Australia, one of the country’s primary port operators, has successfully overcome a crippling cyber-attack that disrupted operations at its [more…]

Nov. 10, 2023 - Australia and the island nation of Tuvalu in the South Pacific are set to strengthen their relationship through a newly established agreement. (Photo: AFP)

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Australia and South Pacific nation Tuvalu strengthen ties with comprehensive bilateral agreement

Post Date 11/10/2023

Australia and the South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu have embarked on a significant journey towards closer collaboration through the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union. This bilateral [more…]

Chinese wheat purchases surge as crop damage triggers buying frenzy for Australian and French wheat varieties. (Photo: Yicai)

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China’s wheat import boom fueled by rain-damaged crops and global supply shifts

Post Date 10/31/2023

In a year marked by tumultuous weather patterns and fluctuating global supply, China is making headlines by importing record volumes of wheat. The world’s largest [more…]

On Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese forged a pact to broaden their defense partnership with Japan, encompassing unmanned aerial vehicles. (Photo: Reuters)

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US, Australia, and Japan expand defense cooperation with autonomous drones

Post Date 10/26/2023

In a move aimed at enhancing security and bolstering defense capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, the leaders of the United States and Australia recently announced [more…]

October 12, 2023 - A Scoot flight safely returns to Singapore following a bomb threat en route to Australia. (Photo: Hindustan Times)

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A 30-year-old man arrested after a Singapore-Australia Scoot flight returns following bomb threat

Post Date 10/12/2023

An Australian man, aged 30, was apprehended on Thursday for allegedly issuing a bomb threat on a Scoot flight bound for Perth. Upon receiving reports, [more…]