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Australia probes threat to PM Modi ahead of Melbourne visit next week

Australian authorities are investigating an online threat against PM Modi ahead of his Melbourne visit, with police examining the source of the post and security agencies reviewing the matter

Updated On: 04 Jul 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Australia for bilateral summit with Albanese from July 8

The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, technology and regional security under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Updated On: 04 Jul 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

EY junior staffers accused of accessing Australian PM's bank account

The employees were reportedly on secondment to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia when the alleged breach occurred and were later dismissed by EY

Updated On: 30 Jun 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

Bird flu is deadly for backyard chickens and cats, warns vet expert

The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, which can spread among birds, mammals and occasionally humans, has been detected in seabirds in two Australian states, prompting warnings for poultry and pet owners

Updated On: 28 Jun 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

US to build weapons stockpile in Australia amid growing Chinese concern

Around $30 million has been allocated for the construction of warehouses and office facilities in Victoria state, according to media reports citing US Navy tender documents

Updated On: 16 Jun 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

"Set to become third-largest economy": Australian PM hails India’s rise, awaits PM Modi's visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said he looked forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi again soon, while describing India's growing economic importance

Updated On: 15 Jun 2026 | 7:11 PM IST
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Australia to buy used submarines from the US under the AUKUS security pact

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said the decision to change the deal's parameters was made to simplify Australia's future submarine operations

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

Jaishankar, Australian Dy PM discuss Indo-Pacific, strategic partnership

The high-level meeting took place on Monday and served to consolidate strategic understanding and review mutual security interests across the region

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 6:56 AM IST

Australian court penalises X Corp $465K for breach of online safety rules

An Australian judge fined X Corp 650,000 Australian dollars (USD 465,000) on Thursday for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog in 2023 about how it tackled child sexual exploitation content. Federal Court Justice Michael Wheelahan also ordered the Texas-based social media giant to pay AUD 100,000 (USD 71,000) of eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant's court costs within 45 days. The ruling ends a three-year legal battle in which X had argued it was not obliged to answer eSafety's questions. X admitted it contravened Australia's Online Safety Act by failing to provide a report that fully answered questions posed by eSafety in a transparency notice issued on Feb. 22, 2023, the agency's lawyer Christopher Tran said. X had to provide the answers by March 29 that year. X's lawyer Perry Herzfeld told the judge eSafety did not allege that the contravening conduct continued after May 5, 2023. "That was a period of change and transition for the company," Herzfeld sa

Updated On: 21 May 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means

Country's long-term migration roadmap signals continued demand for global talent even as it makes visa grants stricter

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

India, Australia can expand trade in goods, services: Australian envoy

Green added that Australian visa system does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, and Indian students comprise the largest or the second-largest group there

Updated On: 02 May 2026 | 1:49 PM IST

Australia immigration: At 971,020, Indians become largest migrant group

ABS data shows Indians overtaking England-born residents in Australia, as migration patterns shift and political debate intensifies

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

Indians become Australia's largest migrant group, overtaking English

Some 971,020 people in Australia - or 5.2 per cent of the population - were born in India, narrowly surpassing the 970,950 born in England, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Australia to charge big tech firms 2% levy unless they strike news deals

A proposed News Bargaining Incentive would tax the three big tech companies 2.25% on their local revenues unless they struck agreements

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Australia bans Indian migration agent for visa fraud, misleading claims

Australia cancels registration after probe finds misleading applications and breaches; experts say applicants must verify agents before filing visas

Updated On: 22 Apr 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

UWA vice chancellor backs greater flexibility for two-way student mobility

University of Western Australia highlights regulatory and operational constraints as it opens applications for India campuses, while taking a long-term view on growth

Updated On: 21 Apr 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Israeli, Australian counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar and discussed various aspects of the West Asia crisis amid a US naval blockade of Iran's ports. The external affairs minister also held a phone conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and exchanged views on the situation arising out of the war between Iran and the US-Israel combine. After his call with Jaishankar, Sa'ar said Iran's action harming freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz requires "action". "Had a telecon this afternoon with Israel FM @gidonsaar. Our discussion covered different aspects of the West Asia situation," Jaishankar said on social media. The phone conversation between the two foreign ministers came amid reports of efforts by the US and Iran to hold a fresh round of negotiations after the collapse of the initial dialogue in Islamabad. "We discussed Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon. I said that the firm American stance in the ...

Updated On: 15 Apr 2026 | 6:53 AM IST

Australia tightens student visas: 4 in 10 Indian visas rejected in 2026

Australia sees record student visa refusals in 2026, with Indian applicants facing stricter checks, higher evidence requirements and rising post-study visa costs

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1

Planning to work in Australia? New salary thresholds for Subclass 482 visas from July 2026 may affect eligibility and employer hiring plans

Updated On: 10 Apr 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region

From UN chief Antonio Guterres to European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, UK PM Keir Starmer, and several other leaders welcomed US-Iran ceasefire and push for de-escalation

Updated On: 08 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST