Tag: Australia
Researcher develops robot to detect building faults
An Australian researcher has developed a major robotic system to detect structural faults in buildings, tapping latest technology that offers…
Australia to import grains as drought takes hold
Australia’s Department of Agriculture says the department is preparing to import grains for the first time over a decade as…
Scientists develop AI programme to spot far-off galaxies
Australian scientists on Wednesday said they have trained an Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme used to recognise faces on social networking…
8 high school pupils stabbed with syringe in ‘prank’
New South Wales (NSW) authorities on Thursday said several Sydney high school pupils were rushed to hospital for blood tests…
Australia issues formal apology to child sex abuse victims
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday issued a formal apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
No plan for referendum on return to republic, says Australian PM
Australia’s prime minister has said he has no plans to hold a referendum on the country becoming a republic, and…
Indonesia warns Australia against moving embassy to Jerusalem
Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, on Tuesday warned Australia that moving its embassy to Jerusalem could undermine a peace…
Australia backtracks on support for ‘racist’ motion
An embarrassed Australian government on Tuesday backtracked on a Senate motion it had supported that contained “racist” slogans, saying it…
Australia plans to settle new migrants outside big cities
Australia plans to restrict some new migrants from living in its largest cities: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, for “at least…
Australia to join race for Africa
Australia is seeking to join China, UK and Europe in the race to increase business footprints in Africa. The country’s…
Australia could be first to eliminate cervical cancer – Study
Australia could be the first country in the world to effectively eradicate cervical cancer if current vaccination and screening rates…
Australia to axe ‘tampon tax’ from January 1
Australia on Wednesday announced plans to scrap a 10-per-cent tax on tampons and sanitary products from 2019, bowing to campaigners…
Heart disease Australia’s leading cause of death
Heart disease is still Australia’s leading cause of death but alcohol-induced deaths are on the decline, according to data released…
Australia: Catholic bishops reject compulsory abuse reporting
The Catholic church in Australia on Friday rejected laws forcing priests to report child abuse when they learn about it…
Australia detains 17 asylum seekers
A group of 17 asylum seekers, who reached mainland Australia by boat at the weekend have been located and detained,…