Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:13:01 GMT
Train fire in Blue Mountains extinguished by NSW Fire & Rescue
MT VICTORIA, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia - A train en-route to Sydney caught fire in the Blue Mountains late Friday night.Fire crews from Blackheath, Mt Victorias, and Katoomba were calle...[read more]
Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:11:47 GMT
NSW police seek help in locating man missing from Blue Mountains
KATOOMBA, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia - A search in the Blue Mountains has been intensified for a 46-year old man who went missing from Katoomba on Saturday.Police are appealing for assis...[read more]
Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:30:42 GMT
70-year old man killed after truck collides with tree in Central West
CENTRAL WEST, NSW, Australia - A 70-year old man has been killed after the truck he was driving left the road and struck a tree in the New South Wales Central West overnight.The single-vehic...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:43:41 GMT
Farrell's leadership quality impresses Lions boss Gatland
Owen Farrell may be on the bench for the British and Irish Lions warm-up match against Japan in Edinburgh on Saturday, but coach Warren Gatland expects him to be a key figure in the combined side's...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:18:05 GMT
Border issue with China has pre-existed Quad: Jaishankar
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Amid an apparent lack of progress on disengagement from some friction points along LAC in Ladakh, External Affairs S Jaishankar has said that the issue is whether Chi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:18:53 GMT
Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson split
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have called it quits again nearly one year after they rekindled their rocky romance.
Tristan and Khloe quarantined together during...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:12:29 GMT
Australia to challenge Unesco downgrade of Great Barrier Reef
Australia objects to a Unesco plan to downgrade the Great Barrier Reef.The UN body says it plans to list the site as "in danger" because of dramatic coral ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:35:16 GMT
Australia Urged to Repatriate Islamic State Widow from Syrian Camp
SYDNEY - Family members of alleged Islamic State militants held in Syrian camps are urging the Australian government to repatriate dozens of its citizens.Kamalle Dabboussy's Sydney-born daug...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:43:39 GMT
Djokovic ready to be first among equals at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic is targeting a record-equalling 20th major and sixth Wimbledon title from next week, edging him closer to becoming only the third man to complete a calendar Grand Sl...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:43:34 GMT
Duhan van der Merwe to make British & Irish Lions debut against Japan
Four Scotland players have been selected in the British and Irish Lions starting XV for Saturday's landmark match against Japan in Edinburgh.South African-b...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:37:32 GMT
Over 400 Hongkongers seeking asylum abroad
Hong Kong, June 22 (ANI): Amid protests against the new security law in Hong Kong, over 400 citizens are planning to seek asylum abroad after the imposition of the draconian legislation by China.
Sout...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:55:40 GMT
Australia to challenge UNESCO's Great Barrier Reef proposal
Canberra [Australia], June 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Australia will challenge UNESCO's draft recommendation to add the Great Barrier Reef to the List of World Heritage in Danger, Environment Minister Sussan L...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:55:23 GMT
Most Aussies, NZ residents believe in digital govt services
Melbourne [Australia], June 22 (ANI): Four out of five Australians and New Zealanders believe the digital services they access from the government like websites, apps and platforms are superior or on ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:05:06 GMT
Doc Rivers 'bullish' on Ben Simmons, vows summer shooting skills plan
On Sunday night, Ben Simmons took accountability for his poor offensive performance in the Philadelphia 76ers' Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Atlanta Hawks.
His own coach, Doc River...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:38:56 GMT
Wallets on wheels: city visitors who use e-scooters more spend more
Shared e-scooters are becoming common across Australia and in major cities around the world. Initial safety concerns about e-scooters left some councils wary, but early results from a ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:38:40 GMT
Media reports about vaccine hesitancy could contribute to the problem
Alongside logistical and supply issues, vaccine hesitancy has been a notable hurdle in Australia's troubled vaccine rollout.The news the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:18:04 GMT
How five Hong Kong anti-govt protesters escaped persecution
Taipei [Taiwan], June 22 (ANI): Almost a year after five anti-government protesters fled Hong Kong in July 2020 to escape unfair prosecution and inevitable imprisonment for their roles in the 2019 dem...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:05:08 GMT
Australian G Dyson Daniels joins G League Ignite
Guard Dyson Daniels of Australia has signed with the NBA G League Ignite.
The 18-year-old from the NBA Global Academy in Australia turned down multiple college offers to join the developmental league...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:56:00 GMT
Elara Technologies ranked 13th among best companies to work
New Delhi / Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 21 (ANI/NewsVoir): India's only full stack real estate technology firm Elara Technologies, has been ranked 13th among the 100 best companies to work for in...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:35:24 GMT
COVID-19 Slashes Immigration into Australia
SYDNEY - New figures show that migration to Australia plummeted last year to the lowest level in more than 100 years.Modern Australia has been built on immigration. Thirty percent of the po...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:18:41 GMT
Bindi Irwin reveals 'abusive relationship' with grandfather
Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): Showcasing her love for the '3 pillars of her life' in a Father's Day special post, Australian TV personality Bindi Irwin made a shocking revelation about the 'abusive ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:38:30 GMT
Barnaby Joyce ousts Michael McCormack to regain Nationals leadership
Barnaby Joyce has blasted Michael McCormack out to seize back his old job of Nationals leader.Joyce's win, which automatically makes him deputy prime minister, has major implications and cha...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:13:23 GMT
Rugby Australia chief calls France 'most dangerous side in Europe'
France are the most dangerous side in Europe, with almost as much depth in their squad as the All Blacks, Australia's rugby director warned on Monday ahead of their Test series nex...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 03:18:17 GMT
Footprints from 6 dinosaur species discovered in UK's Kent
London [UK], June 21 (ANI): Footprints from at least six different species of dinosaurs, the very last dinosaurs to walk on the UK soil 110 million years ago, have been found in Kent, a new report has...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:55:13 GMT
Shubman Gill says Conway's wicket was crucial
Southampton [UK], June 21 (ANI): India batsman Shubman Gill has said that the wicket of Devon Conway came at the right time for his side on Day Three of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final...[read more]
Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:13:43 GMT
French rugby goes for youth in Australia tour squad
Combining necessity with World Cup planning, France coach Fabien Galthie opted for youth on Sunday as he filled out his 42-man squad for a three-Test summer series...[read more]
Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:43:41 GMT
Toothless Spain battling for Euro 2020 lives after Poland stalemate
Nine years after winning their third major tournament in a row, Spain are struggling to qualify for the knockout stage of Euro 2020 after only drawing their first two group matches.Coach Lui...[read more]
Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:05:32 GMT
Australia to Refer China to WTO Over Controversial Wine Export Taxes
SYDNEY - Australia is asking the World Trade Organization to intervene in its dispute with China over the imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine exports.Relations between Austr...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:52:10 GMT
5G could be a game changer or simply a 4G upgrade
While advocates of 5G believe it will revolutionise computing and telecommunications, it can be argued that it will only offer a step up from current 4G, writes ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:27:21 GMT
Antonio Carvallo's Interview for Pressenza
Antonio Carvallo's interview done for the opening of Pressenza's International meeting in June 2021. The discussion was conducted by Nelsy Lizarazo and translated simultaneously in 6 languages....[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:52:13 GMT
The Morrison Government's three big furphies on the Biloela family
On 19 June 2021, rallies were held around the country in support of the Biloela family. Below is the speech IA columnist Dr ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:52:10 GMT
Australian workers must stand in solidarity with Palestine
When Israel unleashed its latest use of force against the Palestinian people, trapped within the confines of the Gaza strip in May, a combatant entered the field that shook Israel - the working cla...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:21:11 GMT
Sustainable city water push
Installing an extensive recycled water network along George Street and a greater push towards circular water solutions are both key features of a new memorandum of understanding between the...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:21:09 GMT
Closing the book on late library fines
"We're closing the book on library fines for good," Lord Mayor Clover Moore said.Under the new scheme, instead of fining people for late items, the City will temporarily suspend their librar...[read more]
Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:52:15 GMT
Asylum seekers: Locked up and let out without support
Locking people away in detention centres for indefinite periods, then releasing them unsupported into the community is not the way to build a successful multicultural society, writes ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:52:11 GMT
Australia needs purpose-built quarantine facilities to stop COVID-19
The Government needs to focus on building proper quarantine facilities and stop relying on hotels to eliminate COVID-19, writes Dr ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 23:52:12 GMT
Sociopaths and why we elect them
Trump's supporters have fallen for his narcissistic, sociopathic traits - voting for him because they believe he is a hero and the only person equipped to save America, writes Dr ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:05:01 GMT
Germany seeks closer economic cooperation with Australia
BERLIN, June 22 (Xinhua) -- German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier and Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan on Tuesday discussed closer economic c...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:49:01 GMT
Australian Olympic Committee confident of COVID control at Tokyo Games
SYDNEY, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Senior officials of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) expressed confidence for COVID control measures at the Tokyo Olympic Games despite a Ugandan team member testi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:44:02 GMT
Five weightlifters announced for Australia's Tokyo Olympics team
SYDNEY, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Five weightlifters and another rider were selected on Tuesday for the Australian team for the Tokyo Olympic Games, making the total number of athletes selected to 273 of...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:44:01 GMT
Aussie seahorses given new lease of life in Sydney Harbour "hotels"
SYDNEY, June 22 (Xinhua) -- With the help of Australian scientists, some of the world's rarest seahorses are taking up residence in their own custom-built underwater "hotels" in the iconic Sydney H...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:49:01 GMT
Australian scientists to trial mRNA vaccine against COVID-19
SYDNEY, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Australian scientists expect to run clinical trials for a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within the coming months, in a project aimed at ensuring the nation can ultimately produc...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:44:01 GMT
Australia to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations from July
CANBERRA, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Australia will ramp up the availability of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine after further limiting access to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Vaccine rollout coordinator and R...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:44:02 GMT
Barnaby Joyce returns as Australian deputy PM
CANBERRA, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Barnaby Joyce has returned as Australia's deputy prime minister after a successful leadership challenge. Joyce, who previously served as deputy prime minister b...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:30:01 GMT
DNA study helps restore biodiversity on Australia's Kangaroo Island
SYDNEY, June 21 (Xinhua) -- A DNA study on ancient bones led by Australia's Curtin University has revealed animals' past genetic diversity on the country's Kangaroo Island and provided an insight i...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:38:11 GMT
Quarantine Free Travel from New South Wales to New Zealand to pause
New Zealand's Quarantine Free Travel from New South Wales to New Zealand will be paused while the source of infection of new cases announced in Sydney is investigated, says COVID-19 Response Minist...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:38:06 GMT
New Zealand boosts support to Fiji for COVID-19 impact
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing additional support to Fiji to mitigate the effects of the current COVID-19 outbreak on vulnerable households, Foreign Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta announced today....[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:50:56 GMT
Fast rail in Australia could finally become a reality thanks to foreign investment
Fast rail has long been a pipe dream that many have given up on in Australia but one expert believes the timing could finally be right for the countrys first projects....[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:33:54 GMT
Ramelius says first ore mined at its Tampia gold mine in Western Australia News
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:57:02 GMT
Should Australia lengthen its COVID quarantine period from 14 to 21 days?
People returning to Australia from overseas need to spend two weeks in quarantine: should it be three?...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:36:49 GMT
Cadbury Caramilk bars popular in Australia will be available in UK shops next week
CadburyCaramilk is a new bar made from blend of caramelised white chocolate. The bar which is hugely popular in Australia will be available in UK shops from Monday, June 21....[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:43:08 GMT
Indigenous Sport Month- Wests Tigers assistant Ronnie Griffiths, the NRLs only Aboriginal coach
The NRLs only Aboriginal coach has earned his position the hard way, driving 350km a day to Wests Tigers as an assistant under Michael Maguire now hes looking to create pathways for other Indigenous c...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:39:50 GMT
Blue Mountains council condemns NSW government over housing code exemption fight - Katoomba, NSW
Blue Mountains council condemns NSW government over housing code exemption fight Blue Mountains Gazette...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:15:40 GMT
Western Bulldogs path to WA unclear ahead of West Coast Eagles clash due to NSW COVID concern
Western Bulldogs' path to WA unclear ahead of West Coast Eagles clash due to NSW COVID concern The West Australian...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:29:57 GMT
Nominate your Landcare Hero at 2021 Western Australia Landcare Awards
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:57:31 GMT
Insurance Council of Australia Declares Flood Catastrophe for Regions of Victoria
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a catastrophe for regions of Victoria affected by significant storms and flooding of the last few days. The ICAs catastrophe declaration serves to...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:07:23 GMT
Iron ore price up as Western Australia calls for reset on China ties - MINING.COM
Iron ore price up as Western Australia calls for reset on China ties - MINING.COM MINING.com...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:40:56 GMT
WA travel advice for NSW updated after new COVID case in Sydneys east
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:11:52 GMT
Western Australia taps solar to power Perth train and bus stations - One Step Off The Grid
Western Australia taps solar to power Perth train and bus stations One Step Off The Grid...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:34:05 GMT
No1 Lounges exits Australia as Aspire takes over - Executive Traveller
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:30:17 GMT
Super Rugby standouts included in Australia U20 squad to play New Zealand and Fiji
Super Rugby standouts included in Australia U20 squad to play New Zealand and Fiji RugbyPass...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:03:19 GMT
The Informer- Sydney coronavirus outbreak grows, Melbourne restrictions ease - Katoomba, NSW
The Informer: Sydney coronavirus outbreak grows, Melbourne restrictions ease Blue Mountains Gazette...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:22:23 GMT
Tartan Army arrive at Kings Cross ahead of Scotland's Wembley showdown
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:46:04 GMT
Archie Roach announces regional NSW tour for Tell Me Why - Katoomba, NSW
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:12:02 GMT
Covid-19- Western Sydney Yates Avenue Public school closes after staff forced into isolation
A western Sydney school has closed its gates after a number of staff were forced into isolation as the city grapples with its latest outbreak of locally acquired Covid-19 cases....[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:11:18 GMT
Commonwealth Bank, ANZ Australia affected by nationwide service outage - Katoomba, NSW
Commonwealth Bank, ANZ Australia affected by nationwide service outage Blue Mountains Gazette...[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:56:02 GMT
Man Killed In Crash Along Route 301 In Forestville CBS Baltimore
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:39:30 GMT
The art of living well- Eden set to launch in Penrith The Western Weekender
Amazing new development opens to the public this weekend. The post The art of living well: Eden set to launch in Penrith appeared first on The Western Weekender ....[read more]
Published: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:41:40 GMT
Olympics-Campbell set for fourth Olympics as Australia name swimming team - KFGO
Olympics-Campbell set for fourth Olympics as Australia name swimming team KFGO News Pop singer Cody Simpson eyes encore after missing cut at Tokyo Olympic swim trials ESPN Cody Simpson Finishes Last I...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:02:33 GMT
Online outages as major banks go down; NSW cases rise to four as it happened
AstraZeneca vaccine now recommended for over-60s; Sydneys eastern suburbs cluster grows. This blog is now closed. Witness K pleads guilty to breaching Australias secrecy laws AstraZeneca now only reco...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:56:48 GMT
Covid hotspots NSW- list of Sydney and regional coronavirus case locations
Covid hotspots NSW: list of Sydney and regional coronavirus case locations The Guardian...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:43:45 GMT
GB News will flourish if the success of partisan, rightwing TV in Australia is any guide industry
GB News will flourish if the success of partisan, rightwing TV in Australia is any guide The Guardian...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:43:59 GMT
Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards now open - AFL NSW - ACT
All Auskick Centres, Schools, Community Clubs and Leagues are invited to nominate an outstanding volunteer as part of the AFL National Volunteer Awards. The volunteer may have contributed to the compl...[read more]