Wallabies legend set for fairytale Lions rematch 12 years on after dramatic recall – Australia squad for Lions named

James O’Connor is set to join a rare band of players to have faced the British & Irish Lions twice after he was handed a sensational recall to the Wallabies set-up. Fly-half O’Connor, 35, has not played for Australia in three years but after...

‘Neighbours’ Wraps Final Production for Prime Video as 40-Year Australian Soap Ends Revival With ‘Possibilities for a Future Chapter’

Production on the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” has officially wrapped for Prime Video, with the cast filming their final scenes at Nunawading studios on Friday. The series, which has entertained audiences for over 40 years, will air...

Lessons from Middle Powers for the EU’s China Policy: Japan, Canada and Australia

In anticipation of the late July EU-China summit in Beijing, held at China’s insistence, there are so far no visible concessions from the Chinese side. Europe should thereafter consider the recent experience of some middle powers in dealing with...

From Humayun’s Exile To British Cantonment: A Historical Overview Of Quetta

This author had been to Quetta a few times during his service days in the dying years of the previous century, but only for three to four days at a time; not enough to understand the mood of the city. Travel by air, a stay within the airbase and a...

Born in apartheid-era South Africa, Australia’s antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal champions defunding plan to curb Jewish hate

Australia’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has proposed a wide-ranging strategy that could see funding removed from universities, cultural bodies, media outlets, and charities if they fail to prevent or address antisemitism....

Arts & Culture 40 years on from Live Aid appearance Nik Kershaw is in Navan to headline Round O Summer Fest 58 minutes ago John Donohoe

Previous Next Published: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 9:53 AM Last updated: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 10:16 AM If you saw posters for the Round O Summer Fest in Navan and thought a Nik Kershaw tribute band was performing - look again. It's the real deal. The singing...

Step Into A New Era of Gaming at The Grosvenor Victoria Casino

One of the most iconic names in UK gaming is officially stepping into a new chapter. The Grosvenor Casinos The Victoria, affectionately known as "The Vic," is officially relaunching following a £15 million refurbishment, the largest single...

Hendra virus has killed a horse in Queensland. Should we be worried?

The death of an unvaccinated horse from Hendra virus this week in southeast Queensland is the state’s first reported case in three years. Before that, Australia’s last case was in July 2023, when another unvaccinated horse died in New South Wales....

Brisbane Comes Alive with Colours and Culture at Basava Jayanthi 2025

Brisbane, Australia – 23 May 2025: The vibrant multicultural city of Brisbane witnessed a heartwarming celebration of Basava Jayanthi 2025, hosted by Basava Samiti of Asia Pacific (BSAPAC). The annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of...

Today in History: Aaron Burr shoots Alexander Hamilton in duel

Today is Friday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2024. There are 173 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 11, 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounded former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel in Weehawken,...

Australia’s Reserve Bank launches a six-month trial exploring digital currencies

Australia has started a sweeping trial to test how digital money could change the country’s financial industry. On Thursday, Australia’s top bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), unveiled the second phase of its digital currency pilot,...

Victoria and Romeo Beckham pay tribute to 'special and amazing' Harper on her 14th birthday with sweet snaps - as cloud hangs over the occasion while family wait to see if brother Brooklyn will reach out amid feud

Victoria Beckham and her son Romeo were the first members of the Beckham family to share tributes to daughter Harper as she celebrated her 14th birthday on Thursday. The fashion designer, 51, took to Instagram and shared several snaps of her...

Perth Football League out to make history in State game with Victoria Amateur Football League

Australia mulls punishing institutions not acting against antisemitism

Australian Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal on Thursday called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government to revoke funding from universities, nonprofits, and cultural institutions that do not take measures against...

‘Neighbours’ Wraps Final Production for Prime Video as 40-Year Australian Soap Ends Revival With ‘Possibilities for a Future Chapter’

Production on the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” has officially wrapped for Prime Video, with the cast filming their final scenes at Nunawading studios on Friday. The series, which has entertained audiences for over 40 years, will air...

Australian Antisemitism Report Recommends University Funding Cuts And Visa Screenings

Home Australia Australian Antisemitism Report Recommends University Funding Cuts And Visa Screenings The report proposes a sweeping set of reforms across education, public institutions, online spaces, media and immigration to “push (antisemitism)...

Security, trade in focus as Australia PM Albanese heads to China

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for Shanghai on Saturday on an official visit to China where regional security tensions and efforts to grow economic ties are likely to dominate talks....

Plan for Australia to adopt contested antisemitism definition to face pushback from concerned Labor MPs

Jillian Segal’s push for the federal government to adopt a contested definition of antisemitism will face pushback from some concerned Labor MPs and party members, as Anthony Albanese mulls a response to his envoy’s 49 recommendations to stamp out...

Australia Explores Cbdcs And Stablecoins In New Crypto Initiative

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Australia is all set to undertake a pioneering initiative in the digital currency sphere with an upcoming government-backed trial aimed at exploring the potential of tokenized asset markets. This ambitious project...

Lorde announces 2026 arena tour in Australia; Know the dates, her family, and net worth

Kiwi pop sensation Lorde has officially announced Australian dates for her “Ultrasound” world tour, set to hit major arena venues in February 2026. The news comes after backlash from local fans when Australia was excluded from the original...