Australia

Australia to force Meta, Google to pay for news

Traditional media companies the world over are in a battle for survival as precious advertising dollars are hoovered up online.

Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks mixed reactions

Australia has passed a new law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The law, approved on Thursday, forces companies to block kids under 16 from logging in, or they could face fines of up to A$49.5 million (US $32 million). The government says the ban will protect children from harmful content online, but it has sparked mixed reactions from young people, parents, and tech companies.

India crush Australia by 295 runs in first Test

India ran riot to win the opening Test in Perth by a crushing 295 runs on Monday and leave Australia shellshocked and searching for answers.

Australia backs down on social media misinformation fines

Australia has decided not to go ahead with a plan to fine social media companies for failing to stop the spread of false information. The proposed law would have allowed fines of up to 5% of a company’s yearly earnings but was dropped because it didn’t have enough support in the country's Senate.

Australia fight back after Jaiswal's majestic 161

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a majestic 161 but Australia took four wickets in the middle session to give themselves a sliver of hope in the first Test at Perth on Sunday.

Australia protest forces ship to abort arrival at coal port, 170 arrested

New South Wales police said 170 protesters were arrested on Sunday for refusing to move from the shipping channel near the Port of Newcastle.

'Puzzle' master Sinner powers champions Italy back into Davis Cup final

World number one Jannik Sinner was described as a "puzzle that not many have solved" after defeating Alex de Minaur to power holders Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Saturday.

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or government identification to enforce a social media age cut-off, some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Film ‘An Apple Tree Inside The Head’ set to premiere in Australia

The Bangladeshi feature film “Mathar Bhethor Apple Gachh” (An Apple Tree Inside The Head) is set to have its world premiere in Melbourne, Australia. The film has been officially selected for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), where it will be screened for the first time on August 21.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Triumphant Australian team return home with record gold medal haul

Australia's Olympic team, including gold medallists Jessica Fox, Kaylee McKeown and Ariarne Titmus, arrived back in Sydney on Wednesday to a rapturous welcome from friends, family and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Australia launches landmark peanut allergy treatment for babies

Eligible babies will receive daily doses of peanut powder for two years to build up their tolerance

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages

The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

'Toofan' breaks new ground in Sydney theatres

Raihan Rafi's latest film, “Toofan”, starring Dhallywood’s megastar Shakib Khan, has been creating a buzz in Sydney, Australia. From the first day onward, every showing of the movie played to a full house.

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

Mitchell Marsh 'almost in tears' watching Afghanistan vs Bangladesh

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh described Gulbadin Naib's alleged antics during the tense World Cup match against Bangladesh as "one of the funniest things I've ever seen on a cricket field," adding that he was almost in tears of laughter over the incident.

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

Hazlewood doubts 'drastic' changes despite Australia's exit

Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes there is no "drastic" need to cull Australia's ageing squad despite the failure to make the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

Our journey starts now, vows Gulbadin Naib

They have done it. If Afghanistan's group stage domination of New Zealand wasn't quite impressive enough, try Australia in the Super Eight.

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

Super Eight Group 1 preview: Bangladesh up against two former champions

With the stage set for an exciting Super Eights phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the two groups exhibit the potential for intense competition to secure the semi-final berths. In Group 1, India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will be joined by the Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 champions, Australia, with each team set to go all out for the top two spots on the group table. Let’s dive deeper into what Group 1 has to offer in the second round of the tournament.

June 16, 2024
June 16, 2024

Australia end Scotland's World Cup, send England into Super Eight

After England's rain-disrupted victory over Namibia in Antigua earlier in the day, Scotland needed a draw, a washout or a first ever win over Australia to progress from Group B at the expense of their southern neighbours.