Australia

India-Australia Annual Summit 2024

November 21, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. They reviewed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as they approach its fifth anniversary in 2025 and discussed various areas of collaboration. Economic ..

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What is Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme(MATES)?

November 15, 2024

Australia has introduced a new initiative aimed at talented young professionals from India. This initiative is known as the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES). It offers Indian university graduates an opportunity to work in Australia for a duration ..

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Keris Woomera 2024: Indonesia-Australia Joint Military Drills

November 14, 2024

The Indonesian and Australian militaries commenced joint combat exercises on November 13, 2024. Approximately 2,000 troops are participating in various operations off Java. The drills include air, maritime, amphibious, and land exercises. The live-fire segment occurs near Banongan beach in ..

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Australia’s Closing Loopholes Bill

February 12, 2024

Gig workers, independent contractors who provide services on demand via apps and websites, have grown rapidly across the globe in recent years.  On February 8th 2024, the Australian Labor government’s “closing loopholes” bill, formally titled “Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing ..

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Talisman Sabre Exercises 2023

July 24, 2023

Australia and the United States have initiated the Talisman Sabre joint military exercises, a large-scale show of force and unity involving more than 30,000 troops and participants from 11 other countries. Held every two years, this year’s drills mark the ..

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Michele Bullock

July 14, 2023

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently witnessed a significant change in leadership as Michele Bullock takes the helm as the first female head of the institution. This historic appointment has generated great interest and marks a significant milestone ..

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Fraser Island Regains its Original Name

June 8, 2023

Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, has recently regained its original name, K’gari. This momentous event was celebrated by the traditional owners, the Butchulla people, in the ancient forests of K’gari. The reinstatement of the island’s name holds deep ..

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$95 Million Undersea Cable Connection Project in Micronesia

June 7, 2023

Japan, the United States, and Australia have recently announced their joint venture in signing a significant undersea cable project. This initiative aims to improve network connectivity in the Indo-Pacific region, while also countering China’s expanding influence. Connecting Nations and Enhancing ..

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Queensland’s Isaac River Coal Mine

May 12, 2023

The Australian government has recently approved the construction of a new coal mine, marking the first approval since being elected on a climate action platform. The mine, known as the Isaac River coal mine, is expected to have significant implications ..

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Vaccination of Wild Koalas Against Chlamydia

May 12, 2023

Australian scientists have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to vaccinate wild koalas against chlamydia in New South Wales. This field trial aims to protect these iconic marsupials from the devastating effects of the disease, including blindness, infertility, and death. With ..

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