Protests in Australia: Thousands march in Sydney protesting immigrants; refugee group holds counter rally

[ad_1] Thousands of Australians on Sunday participated in anti-immigration demonstrations nationwide, which the center-left government denounced as being associated with neo-Nazis and intended to incite hatred. According to the group’s website, March for Australia marches against immigration took place in Sydney as well as other state capitals and rural hubs.According to the Australian Broadcasting Corp, […]

Australia signs deal to send immigrants to Nauru

[ad_1] Australia has announced an agreement with the tiny Pacific nation Nauru enabling it to send hundreds of immigrants to the barren island. The deal affects more than 220 immigrants in Australia, including some convicted of serious crimes.Home affairs minister Tony Burke signed the memorandum of understanding on a visit to Nauru, the govt said […]

Toilet crisis at 30,000 feet: Passengers forced to use bottles on a Virgin Australia flight after lavatory failure | World News

[ad_1] Passengers on a Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Brisbane faced an unprecedented mid-air crisis when all the plane’s toilets failed, forcing travellers to improvise in humiliating and unsanitary conditions. Flight VA50 departed Denpasar International Airport on 28 August with only two functioning lavatories, as a rear toilet was already out of service. Midway […]

Australian cricketer Michael Clarke opens up on skin cancer battle: ‘Another one cut out…’

[ad_1] Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has revealed that he has once again undergone treatment for skin cancer. Taking to Instagram, the 43-year-old shared an emotional post about his latest health scare while stressing the importance of regular medical check-ups. “Skin cancer is real! Especially in Australia. Another one cut out of my nose […]

This Australian island has the world’s most beautiful airport landing and its runway begins in the ocean | World News

[ad_1] Descending into an airport is rarely considered the highlight of a journey, but some runways turn a standard arrival into an unforgettable experience. A new global study has crowned Lord Howe Island Airport in Australia as the world’s most beautiful airport landing, thanks to its rare ocean-to-beach runway and the breathtaking natural setting of […]

Australia ends diplomatic ties with Iran, expels ambassador; urges its people to leave

[ad_1] Australia expels Iranian ambassador, accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks on its soil. Australia expelled Iran’s ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi, accusing the country of organizing two anti-Semitic attacks last year. The Australian Security Intelligence Organization said Iran was behind arson attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen, a kosher food company, in Sydney in October last […]

‘Why my community being mocked’: Indian-origin mayor in Australia slams racist attack, steps down over dangerous driving charges

[ad_1] Indian-origin mayor in Australia Pradeep Tiwari condemned racist attacks as he’s stepping down temporarily from his post on allegations of dangerous driving. Pradeep Tiwari, an indian-origin mayor in Australia’s Maribyrnong, has stepped down temporarily from his post as he faces charges of dangerous driving. In a Facebook post, Tiwari condemned the racist attacks he […]

‘Dangerous acts of aggression’: Australia accuses Iran of plotting two antisemetic attacks; PM Albanese expels ambassador over alleged involvement

[ad_1] Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese (Image credits: AP) Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday accused Iran of orchestrating two antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, announcing the expulsion of Tehran’s ambassador in response.Albanese said Australian intelligence had linked Iran to arson attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen, a kosher food company in Sydney […]

‘I am a Sikh warrior’: Indian-origin man in Australia forces children to record video, after murdering their mother next room

[ad_1] Indian-origin man in Australia Prem Kumar records video of children after killing their mother. A 45-year-old Indian-origin man, Prem Kumar, was charged with the murder of his estranged wife in Dandenong, a suburb in Melbourne’s southeast. Daily Mail reported that after allegedly killing his wife, Anu, inside the Christie Avenue home Tuesday, Kumar put […]

Markram just a few games away from genius, says Proteas coach Shukri Conrad

[ad_1] Cairns [Australia], August 17 (ANI): South Africa coach Shukri Conrad expressed confidence in skipper Aiden Markram and felt he is on the verge of reaching a “state of genius,” suggesting that Markram is close to achieving exceptional performance levels with just a few more games. Markram, who has gone 31 innings without a T20I […]