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Australia helps allies seeking to replace Russian coal amid Ukraine crisis

The Australian government is helping coal importing nations find alternatives to Russia for supplies by connecting them with local producers, a government spokesperson said on Thursday

Prepared for very high-scoring tournament: Austalia coach on Women's WC

After setting up a target of 321 in the warm-up fixture against New Zealand, Australia coach Matthew Mott feels that the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup will be a high scoring tournament.

Australia's Gardner tests Covid positive, to miss at least 2 games

Australia suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup in New Zealand with key all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner unavailable for 10 days after testing positive for the Covid-19 virus.

Australia fully open to vaccinated travellers as last state reopens border

Australia was fully open to vaccinated travellers after Western Australia on Thursday became the last state to lift border restrictions. Western Australia, which covers one third of the nation's land area, closed its borders to most international and interstate travellers in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19. But the state lifted restrictions on Thursday four months after Sydney began its staged reopening of quarantine-free travel and more than week after all vaccinated tourists became eligible for visas. Perth's airport was the scene of emotional reunions as the first of a scheduled 22 domestic flights and five international flights began arriving on Thursday. Western Australia had successfully stopped the local spread of the coronavirus throughout the pandemic by contract tracing and isolating carriers until the highly contagious omicron variant arrived this year. The state now reports more than 1,000 new infections every day. Australia is now finally back together, Qantas Ai

Australian dollar finds the energy to hit a one-year peak on euro

The Australian dollar climb one-year high on the euro on Wednesday as investors were attracted by Australia's status as a net energy exporter and distance from Europe's troubles.

Thousands evacuate in worst Australian floods in a decade: Report

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said there had been 1,000 rescues in the state by Tuesday and more than 6,000 calls for authorities to help

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison tests positive for Covid-19

I am experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next week, Morrison said in a statement

Australia facing more floods and droughts due to global warming: Report

Australia is facing more catastrophic weather events as a result of global warming, which will cause death, injury, financial and emotional stress globally, a report has warned.

Drinking water in eastern Australia at risk of flood contamination

In response, health authorities are urging people to conserve drinking water, which has already led to one bottle shop in the state capital of Brisbane offering free ice to thirsty residents.

Major floods hit Australia's east coast post heavy rain, claim lives of 7

Parts of Australia's third-most populous city Brisbane were under water on Monday after heavy rain brought record flooding to some east coast areas and killed seven people.

Australia announces fresh Russia sanctions, imposes travel ban on Putin

PM Morrison reiterated that Australia will work with NATO to provide "lethal" military equipment and other assistance to Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Australia to send lethal weapons to Kyiv

Australia has imposed sanctions on more than 350 Russian individuals, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, since Thursday.

Australia extends sanctions against Russia: PM Scott Morrison

Australia followed the example of its Western partners by further expanding sanctions against Russia in the wake of its military operation in Ukraine, PM Scott Morrison said.

Australia to give visa priority to Ukrainians, says PM Scott Morrison

Australia's prime minister says Ukrainians in Australia whose Australian visas will expire by the end of June will be allowed to stay an additional six months.

Australia sanctions against Russia for backing breakaway regions: Morrison

Australia is imposing sanctions on Russia for its recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk people's republics (DPR and LPR), Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

Australia is imposing sanctions against Russia: PM Scott Morrison

On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognising the independence of two eastern Ukrainian regions

Australia reopens international borders after 23 months amid Covid-19

Australia on Mondaywelcomed its first international tourists in almost two years after reopening its border which was shut in early 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Aus state sets minimum pay for Amazon contractors

The measure, to be phased in over three years from March 1, requires companies which hire drivers with their own small vehicles to pay a minimum of A$37.80 per hour in Australia's most populous state

Australia wins 4th Twenty20 match in a row over Sri Lanka

Player of the match Glenn Maxwell scored 48 runs from 39 balls to pace Australia to a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Australian state sets minimum pay for Amazon contractors in landmark step

That makes the state, the headquarters of Amazon's operations in Australia, the first place where it must pay wages to contractors that are set by law, the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) said