Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The population of 26 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. The country's other major metropolitan areas are Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Thursday, a subsidy for childcare centres, part of the country's ongoing bid to keep businesses going during the coronavirus pandemic. Gloria Tso..
Australian authorities opened a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Wednesday (April 1) after several clusters were discovered in the area. Libby Hogan reports.
Australian authorities are opening a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic next to Sidney’s Bondi Beach. The community faces outbreaks of COVID-19 and was criticized for having too many people at their..
(CNN) Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have returned to the United States after going into self-quarantine in Australia. The couple tested positive for the novel coronavirus earlier this month while in..
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have returned to Los Angeles from Australia and will continue "sheltering in place and social distancing" after their Covid-19 diagnosis.
Zoos Victoria has launched a live streaming service so animal lovers can stay connected with some of their favourite creatures from home, work or anywhere else they want. Several live streams at..
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The Australian man accused of carrying out New Zealand's worst mass shooting in history pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder on Thursday (March 26) after having previously pleaded not guilty. Libby..
Tennis great Roger Federer and his wife Mirka are donating one million Swiss Francs to help families affected by the novel coronavirus in Switzerland. "We must help families in need quickly and..
The Prince of Wales's last public engagement before testing positive for the coronavirus was on March 12, when he hosted a charity dinner to raise funds for those suffering in the Australian bushfires...
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Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll welcomes the decision to postpone the 2020 Olympics and says that any Australian athletes that had qualified for the Games will be guaranteed a place when..
As most shopping comes to a halt under shutdown rules meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus, an Australian bookstore is getting its goods out by bicycle to readers in quarantine or reluctant to..
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson may still be in quarantine, but they still want to do their part to help with voter registration. Hanks and Wilson have been in Australia where they have been recovering after..
Several Australian health officials said on Sunday they were cautiously optimistic about the slowing spread of coronavirus in the country but warned social distancing restrictions are to stay in place.. Reuters - Published
The federal government is urging Australians to "not take testing into your own hands'" amid reports of imported faulty coronavirus test kits circulating in the country. SBS - Published
From the origins of the virus to how it transmits, an Australian health security expert and an immunology professor address some of the conspiracy theories and myths being shared about COVID-19. SBS - Published
If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. The Age - Published
If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. The Age - Published
Australia reported a sustained fall in new coronavirus infections and conducted the biggest peacetime maritime operation on Sydney Harbour on Saturday, refuelling foreign cruise ships before expelling.. Reuters - Published
The Australian Federation of International Students says the Australian government's plan to allow temporary visa holders to draw on their superannuation funds fails to provide international students.. SBS - Published
Melbourne researchers say an anti-parasitic drug commonly used to combat head lice has been found to kill the virus that causes COVID-19 in the lab within 48 hours. The Age - Published
Australia on Saturday reported more signs that the spread of the novel coronavirus has been stabilising, as New South Wales (NSW) health authorities defended the disembarking in mid-March of a.. Reuters - Published
The Australian Federation of International Students says the Australian government's plan to allow temporary visa holders to draw on their superannuation funds fails to provide international students.. SBS - Published
The Australian Federation of International Students says the Australian government's plan to allow temporary visa holders to draw on their superannuation funds fails to provide international students.. SBS - Published
The Australian government says temporary visa holders with work rights are being given access to draw from their superannuation to help them deal with the coronavirus economic impacts. SBS - Published
A second generation Italian-Australian flower farm is dumping fresh flowers by the thousands, as coronavirus measures postpone weddings and events. SBS - Published
Thousands of migrants now face a long wait for their Australian citizenship to be finalised after ceremonies nationwide were cancelled due to coronavirus measures. Many are now calling on the.. SBS - Published
If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. The Age - Published
Australia has potentially avoided following Italy or the US in coronavirus outbreaks, but some experts warn it is too soon to celebrate. The Age - Published
Groups representing the education sector and international students are calling for greater support for those affected by COVID-19, after Prime Minister Scott Morrison said they should go home if they.. SBS - Published
There's nothing fly-by-night about this discovery. Scientists have been given a rare glimpse into Australian life millions of years ago. The Age - Published
Tonight on SBS World News: Support yourself, or make your way home the government's advice to Australian residents on visitor visas, the US records the highest death toll in a single day of any country.. SBS - Published
As many as 10 million people globally may have been infected by the new coronavirus, Australia's chief medical officer said on Friday, with the under-reporting due to a lack of testing in some.. Reuters - Published
Australian officials closed internal borders on Friday and warned people to stay home over the upcoming Easter holiday as the country seeks to capitalise on a further fall in the rate of new.. Reuters - Published
Australia's corporate regulator has warned real estate agents against advising tenants to access their superannuation to meet their rental payments. SBS - Published
Australia's healthcare system should be able to cope with the coronavirus pandemic based on its current trajectory, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday. Reuters - Published
Save the Children is calling on Scott Morrison to sit down with Australian kids to talk about the coronavirus - similar to what the Norwegian, and New Zealand PM’s have done. SBS - Published
Erin Hughes had to demand a COVID-19 test but then just three days after a positive result the health department advised that her stretch of home isolation was over. It was a mistake. The Age - Published
Australian doctors and lawyers are also calling for detainees to be released including a two-year-old girl being held in a Melbourne detention centre. SBS - Published
Listen to Tim Elliott's piece on how Mullumbimby became the anti-vaxxer capital of Australia followed by a discussion with 'Good Weekend' editor Katrina Strickland, and health editor Kate Aubusson,.. The Age - Published
Australia has done well on coronavirus, but now it must decide between tough options - all involving deaths - and choosing that course needs to be a democratic process. The Age - Published
The leader of Australia's most populous state, New South Wales, said on Friday that authorities did not plan to impose further lockdown restrictions, despite concerns more coronavirus cases were.. Reuters - Published
A collective of doctors, academics, scientists and engineers from across Australia have come together to use 3D printing to address a shortage of personal protective equipment needed to fight the.. SBS - Published
Employees of property developer Poly, among other state-owned enterprises were ordered to scour the world for medical equipment as Wuhan succumbed to coronavirus. The Age - Published
A man in his 60s who leapt for his life from a stranded cruise ship is now fighting for his life in a Uruguay hospital after testing positive to coronavirus. The Age - Published
Melbourne: Ex-Vatican treasurer George Pell will learn on April 7 whether he can walk free from jail, when Australia’s highest court hands down its judgment on his appeal against historical child sex.. WorldNews - Published
Australia's national science agency said on Thursday it has commenced the first stage of testing potential vaccines for COVID-19, as it joins a global race to halt the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters - Published
A former head of Macquarie Private Bank raised concerns an Australian-based Chinese news outlet was "extorting" his company, a court heard. The Age - Published
Shares The vast, glitzy gaming halls of Macau are open, but thousands of baccarat tables are empty. The world's biggest gambling hub has barred entry to most travellers and hotels are being used to.. WorldNews - Published
There are fears of a coronavirus outbreak onboard an Antarctic voyager ship with close to a hundred Australian passengers onboard after one person tested positive and nine others developed symptoms. SBS - Published
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