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Australia's James Hardie fires CEO for breaching code of conduct

The move, which comes against the backdrop of a boom in James Hardie's biz in recent years following strong demand for its fibre cement products in the United States, sent its shares nearly 11% lower.

Wesfarmers to buy Australia's API for $547 mn after Woolworths backs out

The news sent API's shares tumbling 12.7% to A$1.51 in early trade, as Wesfarmers' A$1.55 per share offer was 20 cents a share lower than Woolworths' proposal.

Australia, Japan sign landmark defense pact as China concerns loom

The leaders of Japan and Australia signed a landmark defense agreement Thursday that allows closer cooperation between their militaries

Djokovic set to miss Australian Open after entry denied over Covid policy

The top-ranked Djokovic flew in after receiving a medical exemption from the strict vaccination requirements in place for the Australian Open, where he is a nine-time winner

Novak Djokovic medical exemption sparks Australian Open debate

The exemption allows the top-ranked Djokovic entry to the tournament regardless of his vaccination status

Australia's caseload crosses 500,000 amid Covid-19 resurgence

In the last 24 hours,the country reported more than 47,000 cases and four fatalities

Multiple coronavirus outbreaks hit Australian domestic leagues

Multiple COVID-19 outbreaks inside bio-bubbles on Tuesday have hit the Australian domestic league hard as cricket in the country continued to grapple with the virus

Australia regulator to review price hike in Covid-19 antigen tests

Australia's antitrust regulator said it has contacted suppliers of Covid-19 rapid antigen test kits to examine pricing pressures in the market

Australia's Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations surge to record levels

New virus cases in Australia surged to record levels on Tuesday, increasing the strain on hospitals and testing centres across the country. In New South Wales, Australia's most-populous state, 23,131 new cases were reported, an increase on the record of 22,577 cases on New Year's Day. There were 1,344 people in hospitals, up 140 on the previous day and 78 more than the record previously set in late September. The new cases were detected from 83,376 tests, a positivity rate of 28%. Victoria state reported 14,020 cases on Tuesday, eclipsing the record of 8,577 set on Monday. There were 516 people in hospitals, including 108 in intensive care. The new numbers mean Australia has passed the grim milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 cases. New South Wales Chief Medical Officer Kerry Chant on Monday urged people not to seek hospital treatment unless absolutely necessary. It is important that we all play our part in not placing unnecessary burden on the health system, she said. Prime Minister S

PM Scott Morrison upbeat amid Australia's record coronavirus surge

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said his country's health system can cope with the new wave of coronavirus infections as Victoria state reported a record number of new cases

Ashes: England in big trouble in third test amid virus scare

On an extraordinary of cricket both on and off the field, England faced an uphill battle to save the third test against Australia and with it the Ashes. Before play even began Monday. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England's support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia was bowled out for 267 as the home side grabbed a first-innings advantage of 82 runs, before England reached 31-4 in its second innings at stumps Monday. England seamer James Anderson gave a masterful display, claiming the key wickets of Marcus Harris (76) and Steve Smith (16) in his tally of 4-33 off 23 overs. But England's batters were soon under attack again. Mitchell Starc (2-11) dismissed Zak Crawley, caught behind for 5, and Dawid Malan, leg before without scoring, in consecutive deliveries in the fifth over. Debutant Scott Boland (2-1) delighted his home crowd of 42,626 roaring fans by ...

Australia to push ahead with reopening amid record Covid-19 cases

Record daily case numbers were reported on Monday in the states of Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania, as well as the Australian Capital Territory

Sydney kicks off 2022 in vintage style as South Africa offers Omicron hope

Fireworks cancelled in London, Paris, Kuala Lumpur; South Africa lifts curfew, announces Omicron wave has passed

AUKUS supplants Quad's geo-strategic ante, shaping strategic affairs

The newly formed strategic alliance involving Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States will form a pivotal role in shaping the strategic affairs of the international system.

ICC T20I 'Player of Year: Marsh, Rizwan, Hasaranga and Buttler shortlisted

A part of the T20 World Cup winning Australian team, Marsh scored 627 runs in 27 matches at an average of 36.88

Australia's Victoria, Queensland report record number of new Covid cases

Australia's Victoria and Queensland states reported record levels of new daily coronavirus infections on Tuesday as pressure on testing centers prompted calls for wider use of rapid antigen tests.

Adani Group to start coal export from Australian mine this week

Coal is almost entirely destined for India, where fossil fuel is used to generate nearly 70 per cent of the electricity.

Australia's most populous state reports first Omicron fatality

The fatal case was identified as a man in his 80s who was infected at an aged care facility in western Sydney

Adani Group nears first coal shipment from shunned Australian mine

Adani Group is preparing to ship the first coal cargo from Australia's most controversial mine, after battling a seven-year campaign by climate activists and defying a global push

Australia's New South Wales confirms first death from Omicron variant

Australia's New South Wales state reported more than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and confirmed its first death from the omicron variant.