Donald Trump, Malcolm Turnbull hit on deal to exclude Australia from new US tariffs Mr Trump all but confirmed the exemption earlier today when he tweeted he had spoken to Mr Turnbull, who he said was “committed to having a very fair and reciprocal military and trade relationship”. “Working very […]
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Three Australians die, more sick in listeria outbreak tied to melons Three people have died and 12 others have fallen ill in a national listeria outbreak linked to contaminated rockmelons, and more cases are expected, Australian health authorities said. The outbreak is linked to the melons, also called cantaloupes, from […]
Australian citizenship crisis deepens as eighth lawmaker falls Australian citizenship crisis deepens as eighth lawmaker falls:- The citizenship crisis engulfing Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s government deepened on Tuesday as an eighth lawmaker exited parliament and the main opposition party drafted in a high-profile candidate for a key by-election. Turnbull’s […]
Incoming New Zealand government to review central bank objectives Incoming New Zealand government to review central bank objectives:- New Zealand prime minister-designate Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday her new Labour-led government plans to review and reform the Central Bank Act to possibly include employment, alongside inflation, as a dual target. […]
Australia to fit warships with anti-missile defense systems Australia to fit warships with anti-missile defense systems:- Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday nine war ships set for construction in 2020 will be fitted with long-range Âanti-missile defense systems to counter the threat of rogue nations. Australia’s proposed frigates […]
Sixth Australian politician declares dual nationality Sixth Australian politician declares dual nationality:- An Australian senator on Thursday became the sixth politician to have their eligibility to sit in parliament questioned over dual citizenship rules, which proscribe Australians who are dual citizens from being elected to parliament. Fiona Nash, deputy leader […]
In blustery call, Trump pressured Mexico on border wall payment In blustery call, Trump pressured Mexico on border wall payment:- President Donald Trump pressured the Mexican president to stop voicing opposition in public to his plan to have Mexico pay for a border wall, according to transcripts of phone calls […]
Hostage-taker in Australia had been acquitted of terror plot A gunman who killed a man and took a woman hostage before dying in a police shootout had been acquitted of plotting a terror attack at a Sydney army base years earlier, police said Tuesday. Three police officers were wounded. The […]
Fresh safety concerns hang over global airlines conference A deadly attack in London and debate over travel restrictions in the United States put safety concerns high on the agenda as global airline executives gathered on Sunday for the industry's largest meeting of the year. Alexandre de Juniac, director general of […]
Malaysia Airlines jet diverted in Australia over bomb scare A Malaysia Airlines plane returned to Australia after a mentally ill passenger threatened to detonate a bomb and attempted to enter the cockpit before he was tackled and tied up by passengers, police said Thursday. The 25-year-old Sri Lankan man had […]
