Smoking in public areas now restricted as per Australian state's new laws!
As per the laws, anyone seen smoking within 10 metres of these visitor facilities will have to pay a fine of 243 Australian dollars ($185).
Feb 02, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
Australia in negotiation to host Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn fight
Describing it as the "largest boxing event in Australia",Kate Jones said her government was keen to secure the fight.
Jan 29, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Former Australian cricketer Stuart Law appointed as new West Indies coach
The 48-year-old cricketer has the experience of being a former head coach of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to the job.
Jan 28, 2017, 10:32 AM IST
Four critical after Australia theme park incident
The Gold Coast Bulletin said the accident was believed to involve the Thunder River Rapids ride, which uses a conveyor belt and six-person circular rafts.
`No radicalisation` in Australia stabbing death: Police
A Frenchman who allegedly stabbed a young British woman backpacker to death while saying "Allahu Akbar" in fact has no sign of radicalisation, the Australian Police said Thursday.
Aug 25, 2016, 09:59 AM IST
Australia court launches judicial review of Adani's mine project
Adani's controversy-hit 21.7 billion dollar Carmichael coal mine project in Australia faced another legal hurdle after a court on Thursday launched a judicial review of the Queensland government's approval to one of the world's largest coal mines projects, with the Indian-mining giant describing the case as "delaying tactics".
Aug 05, 2016, 20:33 PM IST
Polls close in most states in Australian election
Polls closed in Australia's most populous states where Saturday's national elections are expected to be won or loss.
Jul 02, 2016, 14:14 PM IST
Uber launches new service in Australia
Uber`s ride-sharing service, however, is outlawed in Queensland state, with regulators in May increasing fines to $1,772 for Uber drivers.
Jun 23, 2016, 15:05 PM IST
Australia arrests five over alleged plans to join ISIS
Five men were arrested in Australia’s Queensland state over an alleged plan to take a boat to Indonesia and join the Islamic State (IS) terror group, police said on Wednesday.
May 11, 2016, 12:42 PM IST
Transgender woman inmate raped over 2,000 times in all-men Australian jail
Mary was sexually assaulted within hours of being sent to the jail.
Apr 19, 2016, 15:20 PM IST
Australian couple has close living room encounter with world's most dangerous bird
An Australian couple had a close encounter with one of the most dangerous birds in the world when a giant flightless cassowary wandered into their home, sending them running for cover.
Apr 15, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Adani group to restart talks with stakeholders over Australian mine project
Adani group today said it will restart talks with stakeholders to take forward its plans to build one of the world's largest coal mines in Australia, days after the Indian mining giant's controversy-hit 21.7 billion dollars project won three mining leases
Apr 07, 2016, 12:46 PM IST
Adani Enterprises surges 8% after co wins mining leases in Australia
Shares of Adani Enterprises today surged nearly 8 percent after the company's USD 21.7 billion coal mine project in Australia won three mining leases.
Apr 04, 2016, 11:11 AM IST
Adani wins Queensland approval for Australian coal project
Adani Enterprises Ltd was on Sunday granted approval by Australia`s Queensland state government to proceed with a proposed A$10 billion ($7.7 billion) project in the Galilee Basin.
Apr 03, 2016, 10:30 AM IST
Jaitley says Adani coal project not on agenda of Australia visit
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today dismissed reports that he would push for funds for Adani's 16.5 billion dollars coal mine project during his meetings with Australian leaders, saying this was was not on his agenda.
Mar 30, 2016, 14:33 PM IST
Adani clears another hurdle in getting Australian mining lease
Indian mining giant Adani Group's 16.5 billion dollar controversy-hit coal mine project in Australia has inched closer to getting its mining lease after it struck a compensation deal with a local government body.
Feb 24, 2016, 14:41 PM IST
Hilarious video: A kangaroo jumped on a trampoline and then this happened
Watch the hilarious video to know what happened with this mischievous marsupial when it attempted to flee.
Dec 17, 2015, 10:51 AM IST
Driver parks cab on pitch to protest smash sixer!
The state police had to be called to deal with the matter.
Dec 07, 2015, 12:04 PM IST
Mitchell Johnson's career in numbers
A look at the Aussie pacer's career numbers.
Nov 17, 2015, 13:15 PM IST
Mitchell Johnson announces retirement from international cricket
Mitchell Johnson announced his retirement from international cricket, immediately at the end of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand.
Nov 17, 2015, 07:41 AM IST
