Albanese, Ardern say ‘in lockstep’ on Pacific, climate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also said the two countries shared concerns about the Pacific as China pushes to expand its influence in the region.
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Australian central bank lifts interest rate for first time in over decade
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics last week showed inflation had reached a two-decade high of 5.1% in the last 12 months.
Australia to receive agricultural workers from Vietnam
It is expected that Australia will receive about 1,000 Vietnamese agricultural labourers a year.
Australian PM Morrison’s party faces shock state election loss
PM Morrison's Liberal Party have come under pressure in recent months over its handling of the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, at both state and federal levels.
Aussie govt apologizes to sexual harassment victims
The settlement was reached almost two years after a review found six female staff had been sexually harassed.
Australia joins US in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games
He said Australian athletes would still be able to compete.
International students, workers struggle with Australia’s border closure
With Australia again closing its borders, Indonesian students and workers must navigate extra challenges in pursuit of their dreams.
Australia sending troops to Solomon Islands as unrest grows
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare declared a lockdown after about 1,000 people gathered in protest in the capital Honiara.