Australian authorities seize drugs shipped from China
Australian authorities on Friday said they had seized large quantities of methamphetamine and ephedrine hidden in bar stools and soup mix packets shipped from China to Sydney.
Jan 22, 2016, 10:02 AM IST
Know Sydney and the Blue Mountains better – Check out this travel guide
Here’s an amazing travel guide that will help you understand Sydney better.
Jan 19, 2016, 08:31 AM IST
Sensational Swiss legend Martina Hingis joins Sania Mirza at top of world rankings
The WTA rankings were released on Saturday and Hingis has a whooping 11,395 points.
Jan 16, 2016, 17:47 PM IST
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Jan 16, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Australian Open 2016: Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis enter Melbourne as outright favourites
With every other opponent falling short in front of the duo, their dominance have taken the level of tennis to another new level.
Jan 15, 2016, 22:03 PM IST
Sydney Opera House cordoned off in Australia police operation
Sydney`s iconic Opera House was cordoned off on Thursday with ferries cancelled or delayed and people cleared from the harbour front amid a police operation.
Jan 14, 2016, 09:52 AM IST
Australia says no plan to stop surveillance flights over South China Sea
Australia will not bow to Chinese pressure to halt surveillance flights over disputed islands in the South China Sea.
Dec 17, 2015, 12:47 PM IST
Sydney lashed by severe storm
Australia`s biggest city Sydney was smashed by a tornado-like storm on Wednesday, with hail as big as golf balls and winds gusting at 200 kilometres (124 miles) an hour causing havoc.
Dec 16, 2015, 10:41 AM IST
Five charged in Australia over terror plot
Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, were arrested on Thursday in Sydney over a terror plot targeting a government building, with authorities expressing alarm at the age of those being radicalised.
Dec 10, 2015, 10:00 AM IST
Ship carrying nuclear waste arrives in Australia
A ship carrying 25 tonnes of radioactive waste arrived back in Australia on Saturday, met by activists who warned against the vast nation becoming a nuclear dumping ground.
Dec 05, 2015, 12:13 PM IST
Pics of Australian teen ISIS recruit 'Jihadi Jake' Bilardi found
Bilardi had carried out a suicide attack on the Iraqi city of Ramadi in March.
Dec 02, 2015, 17:15 PM IST
World's top 10 cities to live in
According to consultancy firm Mercer's 'Quality of Living Report-2015', globally, Vienna is followed by Zurich, Auckland, Munich, Vancouver, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Copenhagen and Sydney, as
Nov 28, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
At least 12 on Australian terror watchlist
Australian officials said on Monday they were aware of 12 men or boys in the community who they believe could commit an act of terror, as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull convened a national security meeting.
Nov 23, 2015, 16:28 PM IST
Memorial in honour of Indian woman techie unveiled in Australia
A memorial plaque honouring a 41-year-old Indian woman IT professional who was knifed to death in Australia in March was unveiled during an emotional memorial service here.
Nov 23, 2015, 08:52 AM IST
Tear gas used to quell Australia migrant centre unrest
Australian Police used tear gas to put down a two-day riot at a migrant detention centre today.
Nov 10, 2015, 15:34 PM IST
Australia ditches former PM's knights and dames
Australia has removed knights and dames from the national honours system, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirmed on Sunday, saying the titles were "not appropriate" in the modern age.
Nov 02, 2015, 07:09 AM IST
India says it should not face problem in bringing back Chhota Rajan
India on Tuesday said it does not anticipate any problem in bringing back Chhota Rajan from Indonesia as he was arrested on a Red Corner Notice issued by Interpol.
Oct 27, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
Sydney, Melbourne among cities with best international reputation
For the first time two cities from the same country have claimed the first and second spots on the Reputation Institute’s annual City RepTrak poll.
Oct 26, 2015, 05:22 AM IST
Powerful 7.3 quake hits off Vanuatu, no tsunami threat
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean today, but no tsunami threat was detected, seismologists said.
Oct 21, 2015, 05:53 AM IST
Australia pushing for new anti-terrorism laws
The Australian government is pushing for new anti-terrorism laws which could among others see lowering the age for teenagers to 14 years, making it easier to issue control orders on suspected radical teenagers.
Oct 13, 2015, 10:38 AM IST
