New Australian PM pledges “generational change” to heal ruling party
CANBERRA – New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised generational change in the warring Liberal party, seeking to end an internecine battle that has scarred the conservative government ahead…
Australia’s new PM says no plans for an early election
SYDNEY – Australia‘s incoming prime minister Scott Morrison has hosed down speculation of an early election and says a severe drought across the country’s east will be his immediate priority. “I…
China’s Huawei slams Australia 5G mobile network ban as “politically motivated”
HONG KONG/SYDNEY – Australia has banned Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying equipment for a 5G mobile network citing national security risks, a move the Chinese telecoms gear maker criticised…
Australia’s outgoing PM to resign from parliament leaving govt one-seat majority at risk
SYDNEY – Australia‘s outgoing prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has said he would resign from parliament “not before too long” after being ousted in a leadership battle, leaving the government’s one-seat majority…
Treasurer Scott Morrison to become Australia’s next prime minister
CANBERRA – Treasurer Scott Morrison will be Australia‘s new prime minister after winning a three-way battle for the leadership of the Liberal party, with incumbent Malcolm Turnbull not contesting the party…
Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot
CANBERRA – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has stubbornly clung to power as senior ministers deserted him, saying he would hold a second leadership vote only if he received a…
Australian consulate in Indonesian city boosts security after threat
JAKARTA – Australia‘s consulate in the Indonesian city of Surabaya has boosted security measures after a social media post urged militants to “kill” its officials there. The nation’s Department of Foreign…
Australia cancels livestock shipper’s live export licence after sheep deaths at sea
SYDNEY – Australia’s government has cancelled the live export licence of the country’s biggest livestock shipper, Emanuel Exports Pty Ltd, after investigating the death of thousands of sheep during a…
Malcolm Turnbull faces new leadership challenge from conservative rival
CANBERRA – A second challenge to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership looms, a day after Turnbull rejected the resignations of seven Cabinet members who had backed a rival who is…
French bikie refused entry into Australia
PERTH – A French member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang has been refused entry into Australia by Australian Border Force (ABF) officers at Perth Airport. The 44-year-old man arrived…
