Malaysia, Australia to discuss China moves in disputed South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says he will meet his Australian counterpart next week to discuss China’s military build-up in the disputed South China Sea and hold…
French business heavyweights to arrive in Australia in hopes of sealing subs deal
CANBERRA – France has sent its largest business delegation in nearly two decades to Australia, talking up the economic benefits of its bid for a $50 billion contract to build…
Chaos erupts in the city streets of Sydney and Melbourne
Police struggled to contain the inner-city of Melbourne and Sydney over the weekend, as violence erupted on the streets. In Melbourne, four arrests have allegedly been made and many more…
Bishop to challenge Iranian counterpart over missile tests
SYDNEY – Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says she will challenge her Iranian counterpart when they meet this week over reported missile tests during a military exercise that drew the threat…
Australian journalists detained in Malaysia for questioning PM
CANBERRA – Australia says it’s deeply concerned over the arrest of two Australian journalists in Malaysia after they attempted to question Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak over corruption allegations, Foreign…
Sichuan Hanlong Exec sentenced to eight years for insider trading
SYDNEY – An Australian court has sentenced the former head of China’s Hanlong Mining Investment Pty Ltd for eight years, in one of the country’s harshest sentences for insider trading.…
Scientists discover ‘Drowned apostles’ under 50 metres of water
Massive underwater limestone towers have been found in line with Australia’s famous ’12 Apostle’ ocean rock formations, in a surprise discovery that scientists said was previously thought impossible. The five…
Android malware targets big Aussie banking apps
A new malware targeting customers of Australia’s biggest banks has been detected. Westpac, Bendigo Bank, Commonwealth Bank, St. George Bank, National Australia Bank, Bankwest and ANZ Bank have all been…
US in talks to base military aircraft in Australia
The United States and federal government are in talks to step up the presence of US long-range bombers in Australia, a move that could inflame tensions with China. Talks are…
