Australia Nabs Silver Marketing, Bronze Digital Young Lions Trophies

There were two teams of Australian Young Lions trophy holders in Cannes this year.  Google’s Jenny Kim and Kiera Spencer picked up a silver in the marketers category. The Braille Institute tasked the teams with repositioning the organisation and …

Afternoon Update: ADF deployed for Middle East evacuations; vandals cut Sydney train cable; and how Australia influenced ...

Welcome, readers, to Afternoon Update. Penny Wong confirmed that ADF troops have been deployed to the Middle East, emphasising that their deployment is part of an operation to evacuate Australians, and not for combat, calling the situation on the ground in …

Australia expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan for supporting the evacuation of its citizens from Iran

Baku, June 20, AZERTAC Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation with his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, on June 20. The conversation focused on the current regional security situation stemming from the …

Here's why Masterchef Australia has apologised to the people of Lancashire

The producers of Masterchef Australia have issued a tongue-in-cheek apology to the people of Lancashire. Contestants on the show were tasked to create their own version of the classic Lancashire hot pot - but there were problems. None of the cooks - nor …

Australia thanks Azerbaijan for evacuating Australian citizens from Iran

12:20 En Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for its support in the evacuation of Australian citizens from Iran, Olaylar informs referring to the Foreign Ministry. She made the remark during a telephone conversation …

Australia to raise skilled visa salary threshold and minimum wage from July 2025 

The Australian government has announced new regulatory measures that will increase income thresholds for skilled visa applicants, raise the national minimum wage, and adjust superannuation rates and employer fees effective July 1, 2025. According to Travel …

How taking victory in tricky Argentina test can set tone for Lions’ Australia assignment

Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position

The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on the Adelaide Stock …

Qatar Airways partners with Virgin Australia, directly competes with Qantas

Sky News host Ross Greenwood discusses Qatar Airways’ 25 per cent ownership in Virgin Australia, claiming Qantas will now have more international competition after the Australian Government “knocked back” Qatar Airways in the past. “Qatar, you know, sort …

British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia: What to know

The British & Irish Lions head Down Under this summer before taking on the Wallabies in a three-Test series. It promises to be a fascinating tour, with head coach Andy Farrell looking to deliver only their second series victory this century. Here's …