Tennis star Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia World tennis number one Novak Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to remain in the country to pursue his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open. Sports 10 Jan, 2022
Australia vows to 'push through' Omicron wave as infections cross 1 mln Australia must "push through" the fast-moving Omicron outbreak, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, as infections surpassed 1 million, more than half in the past week alone, throwing a strain on hospitals and supply chains. World 10 Jan, 2022
Outcry as Australia bars Djokovic over vaccination status World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about a decision to grant him a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play in the Australian Open. Sports 06 Jan, 2022
Hong Kong expands travel curbs on Omicron fears, Australia reports 5 cases Hong Kong expanded a ban on entry for non-residents from several countries as global health authorities raced to curb a potential outbreak of the Omicron virus, while Australia's cabinet will review on Tuesday containment steps after five tested positive. World 30 Nov, 2021
Australia to reopen to foreign visa holders in bid to revive economy Australia will allow foreign visa holders to enter the country from the start of December, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, World 23 Nov, 2021
Australia to reopen to foreign visa holders in bid to revive economy Australia will allow foreign visa holders to enter the country from the start of December, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, the latest step to restart international travel and support its economy. World 22 Nov, 2021
Australians reunite as border reopens after 20-month ban Sydney's international airport came alive with tears, embraces and laughter on Monday as Australia's border opened for the first time in 20 months, with some arriving travelers tearing away mandatory masks to see faces of loved ones they've been separated from for so long. World 01 Nov, 2021
Australia adopts target of net zero emissions by 2050 but won't legislate goal Australia, long under fire as one of world's top producers of coal and gas, said it will target net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but added it will not legislate the goal and instead rely on consumers and companies to drive emission reductions. World 26 Oct, 2021
Melbourne readies to exit world's longest COVID-19 lockdown Millions in Melbourne are readying to come out of the world's longest COVID-19 lockdown later on Thursday even as cases hover near record levels, with pubs, restaurants and cafes rushing to restock supplies before opening their doors. World 21 Oct, 2021
As Sydney readies to exit lockdown, doctors fret re-opening is moving too fast Australian doctors warned a too-rapid easing of COVID-19 curbs in Sydney could put pressure on health systems and risk lives, World 08 Oct, 2021
Australia to ease international border restrictions from November Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced an 18-month ban on Australians travelling abroad will be lifted from next month, easing one of the toughest COVID-19 restrictions imposed globally. World 01 Oct, 2021
Cairns facing 'greatest challenge' after suffering spinal stroke Cairns played 62 tests, 215 one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches for New Zealand between 1989-2006 and has lived in Canberra for several years. Sports 20 Sep, 2021
