Australia

Australia warns of worse fires as El Nino kicks in

The onset of El Nino in the Pacific would continue to inject heat into the planet’s oceans  AUSTRALIA’S weather bureau…

3 days ago

Snake no mistake: Australian fined for surfing with python

SYDNEY – As if sharks were not already enough to worry about, an Australian surfer has been seen paddling out…

1 week ago

Qantas loses court fight over Covid lockdown layoffs

SYDNEY – Qantas illegally sacked 1,700 ground staff during Covid-19 lockdowns, Australia’s High Court ruled Wednesday, dismissing an appeal by…

2 weeks ago

Malaysia lifts temporary ban on Aussie cattle imports

MALAYSIA has lifted the temporary suspension of live cattle and buffalo imports from Australia effective immediately. The temporary ban was imposed…

3 weeks ago

Global warming predicted to cost Australia billions

SYDNEY – Global warming could cost Australia’s economy hundreds of billions of dollars in the coming decades if workplaces cannot…

1 month ago

Australia’s NextDC to open 1st overseas data centre in Malaysia

AUSTRALIAN data centre operator NextDC Ltd will build its first overseas data centre in Malaysia, bringing with it an estimated…

4 months ago

Messi gets rockstar welcome in China ahead of Australia friendly

BEIJING, China | Football superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Beijing by private jet on Saturday and was greeted by hundreds…

4 months ago

Australia coach Arnold wants ‘revenge’ over Messi’s Argentina

SYDNEY, Australia | Australia coach Graham Arnold (picture) said Tuesday he wants “revenge” over Lionel Messi’s Argentina when his side meet the…

4 months ago

Wildfire’s toxic legacy leaves children gasping for air years later

Fallout from a brutal fire season in Australia points to grim health impacts for the next generation  by AMY BAINBRIDGE…

4 months ago

Mulpha’s Aussie unit secures RM478m green syndicated construction facility

AN AUSSIE unit of Mulpha International Bhd (MIB) has secured a green syndicated construction facility worth A$160 million (RM478 million) to…

5 months ago

Australia delivers ‘dovish hike’ as Lowe signals pause ahead

Australian dollar, govt bond yields drop after decision as key readings through February missed expectations AUSTRALIA’S central bank signalled a…

7 months ago

Large corporations make a beeline to Australia. What’s up?

Industry players are naturally forced to go beyond the Malaysian shores as they seek their next growth spurt  YOU would…

7 months ago

Australia raises outlook for inflation and wages, sees higher rates

by SWATI PANDEY / pic BLOOMBERG AUSTRALIA’S central bank boosted its forecast for core inflation this year and is trying…

7 months ago