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Australian PM To Depart For China For Talks Focused On Security, Economic Ties
Home Australia Australian PM To Depart For China For Talks Focused On Security, Economic... Albanese’s second visit to Beijing, including talks with Xi Jinping, follows tighter Chinese investment scrutiny and Trump’s global economic disruption...

Australia's Aboriginals ask UNESCO to protect ancient carvings site
A delegation of Australia's Aboriginal people has travelled to Paris to win UN backing for the protection of a heritage site back home they say is threatened by harmful mining. The World Heritage Committee at UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural...
Australian NBL supports landmark arrest for racist message
Montrezl Harrell of the 36ers challenged by Jonah Bolden of the Breakers Photo: Matt Turner The NBL has commended authorities for the "swift and decisive" action in securing the first successful arrest in Australian basketball on charges of...

Mondrian makes waves at Burleigh Heads with a striking Australian debut
The Gold Coast has long delivered sun, surf and spectacle, but the arrival of Mondrian at Burleigh Heads signals something more deliberate. Set between the Norfolk pines and the Pacific, the property marks the brand’s Australian debut. A place to...
Culture Friday: Speaking boldly
Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. MYRNA BROWN, HOST: It’s Friday, July 11th. Glad to have you along for today’s edition of The World and...
China Focus: Poll shows rising interest in Chinese culture, signaling wider resonance of Oriental values
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- A survey released on Friday shows that the majority of international respondents view exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations as essential to promoting peace, development and modernization in today's...

British and Australian legends headline summer music festival in Granada
Friday, 11 July 2025, 10:11 Compartir 1001 Músicas – CaixaBank starts on 18 July in Granada with an eclectic programme ranging from flamenco and Latin jazz to pop rock, indie and roots music in different venues around the city. The lineup for this...
Australian Labor government detains refugee from Gaza, threatens deportation
In a brutal attack, the federal Labor government yesterday ordered the detention of Maha Almassri, a 62-year-old Palestinian refugee who fled Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza last year. Almassri has had her visa revoked and faces the prospect...

AI, First Nations data boost solar forecasts by 14.6% in Australia
Australian researchers improved solar generation forecasts by 14.6% by integrating advanced AI methods with First Nations seasonal knowledge, offering new potential for more accurate renewable energy planning. July 11, 2025 Ev Foley From pv...

Australia: Man arrested for racist abuse of basketball star
Police in Australia said Friday that a man has been arrested and charged for racially abusing a professional National Basketball League (NBL) player online. In a statement, police in the state of Victoria said detectives had "arrested and charged...
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) unveils game-changing Global BBA Programme with Deakin University, Australia
SMPL New Delhi [India], July 11: Four years, Three continents, Two best-in-class universities and Two degrees. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is here with its most ambitious offering yet: the Global BBA Programme, co-created with...

Barnaby Joyce vows to wind back ‘lunatic crusade’ of net zero with private member’s bill – as it happened
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Friday 11 JulyIt’s time to wind down our live news coverage for the day. Here’s what’s been keeping us busy this Friday: Thanks for unpacking the...

Australia Launches Major Tokenisation Pilot with Central Bank and Industry Players
Australia’s central bank and a government-backed research centre have selected 24 industry participants to trial digital settlement systems for tokenised assets, in a project exploring the future of wholesale finance. The launch of a new phase in...

Live From Earth feat. MCR-T, DJ Gigola & MRD Australia 2025 Tour
Renowned for their live events that merge gabber, protest and raw energy to create unapologetic chaos, German underground collective Live From Earth are bringing their phone-free events to Australia for the very first time. Set to feature headline...

The Rasmus Australia 2026 Tour
After a 30-year wait, Finnish rock stars The Rasmus will tour Australia for the very first time in 2026. The 'In The Shadows' hitmakers, who have released ten studio albums (with their new record 'Weirdo' dropping 12 September; pre-order it) and...

Mitchell Starc Opens Up Ahead of Making 100th Test Appearance for Australia
Mumbai, July 11: Ahead of his landmark 100th Test match on Sunday, speedster Mitchell Starc reflected on his long journey and injury battles which he overcame to prove his longevity in the red-ball format. Starc is set to become only the second...

Australia says institutions could lose funding amid rising antisemitism
Australia warns universities could lose funding if they fail to address antisemitism on campus. Jillian Segal, the nation’s antisemitism envoy, unveiled a plan Thursday detailing steps universities, cultural institutions and other organizations...

New HIV Prevention Drug Holds Promise for Australia
Oral preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has played a significant role in Australia’s reduction of new HIV infections, but experts have sounded the alarm over ongoing challenges. They suggested that new, long-acting injectables have a potential role in...

Australia fans the flames of hatred against Jews
The writer is in Australia THE re-election of the Albanese government, with a dramatically increased majority, has only strengthened the Australian government’s alignment with those waging war on the West. Predictably, Israel’s pre-emptive strikes...

Five Concerts Four Cities One Band & Endless Energy: Inside Inhaler's Wild 2025 Ride Across Australia
Since first electrifying the scene in 2018 with their debut single 'I Want You', Irish rockers Inhaler have been unstoppable. With each album, each tour leg, and each crowd surf, they've proved they're not just a buzz band – they're the real deal....