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Australian state sees record jump in new cases, lab sends false results

Australia's most populous state reported a record number of new Covid cases and a sharp jump in hospitalisations while thousands of people were isolating at home after contracting the virus

Australia's New South Wales sets new daily Covid-19 case record

Australia's most populous state reported a record number of new Covid-19 cases Sunday and a sharp jump in hospitalizations while thousands of people were isolating at home after contracting the virus

International astronomers in Australia capture black hole eruption

Astronomers from Curtin University, as part of an international team, have produced the most comprehensive images of the nearest active black hole to earth.

Australian state sees major spike in Omicron cases, hospitalisation

Australia on Thursday reported a major spike in coronavirus infections, a day after Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected lockdowns or mask mandates to slow the spread of the omicron variant

AUKUS reaffirms pathway for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines

AUKUS agreed on the next steps to define the optimal pathway for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines and also committed to significantly enhance interoperability to strengthen security

Chinese spies accused of using Huawei in secret Australia telecom hack

In 2012, Australian intelligence officials informed their U.S. counterparts that they had detected a sophisticated intrusion into the country's telecommunications systems

Dollar, Aussie struggles after hawkish tilts by central banks, Omicron woes

The dollar remained under pressure on Friday, a day after the Bank of England and European Central Bank adopted more hawkish stances than markets had expected

UK signs trade agreement with Australia to shape post-Brexit relations

The UK has signed a trade agreement with Australia that will shape the post-Brexit economic relations between London and Canberra, the UK Department for International Trade said."The UK has signed a historic trade agreement with Australia, our first from scratch since leaving the EU, setting new global standards in digital and services and creating new work and travel opportunities for Brits and Aussies," the department said in a statement on late Thursday.The prime ministers of the two countries reached an agreement on the deal in June, and all the chapters of the document have been already finalised."The final deal was signed in a virtual ceremony by International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan on Thursday night, and will now be laid in Parliament for a period of scrutiny," the statement reads.The new agreement is expected to increase the UK-Australian trade by some 10.4 billion pounds (USD 13.8 billion) as well as will fully eliminate tariffs on the UK exports.The UK ...

Australia's New South Wales sets record for daily Covid cases at 1,742

Australia's New South Wales sets record for new COVID cases Australia's New South Wales state recorded 1,742 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, its highest daily total since the pandemic began.

Joe Biden nominates Caroline Kennedy, Michelle Kwan for ambassadors

Biden announced Wednesday he's nominating Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F Kennedy who served as ambassador to Japan during the Obama administration, to serve as ambassador to Australia.

Moon seeks Australia's continued support for Korean Peninsula peace

Moon Jae-in met Australian opposition Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese and asked for the country's continued support for Seoul's efforts to bring lasting peace to the Korean Peninsula

Moderna to produce millions of mRNA vaccines in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the plant in Victoria state was expected to produce up to 100 million mRNA vaccine doses every year when it begins operations in 2024.

Australia chooses South Korea to ink largest-ever defence deal in Asia

In a move that can irk China, Australia on Monday chose South Korea for the largest-ever defence deal with the Asian country

Australia signs $717 million defence deal with South Korea's Hanwha

Under the terms of the deal, South Korean defence company Hanwha Corp will build 30 self-propelled howitzers and 15 armoured ammunition resupply vehicles for Australia.

Australia, NZ dollars struggle to break resistance in bumper Cen bank week

The Aussie was 0.1% lower at $0.7166, unable to break its resistance at $0.7187, below which the currency has traded since Nov. 26. Immediate support lies around $0.713.

Zydus gets nod for phase 2 clinical study in Australian CAPS patients

Zydus Cadila on Monday said it has received approval to commence Phase II clinical study of its upcoming product with patients suffering with Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromein Australia.

Australia, S Korea sign $680 mn defence deal as Morrison, Moon Jae-In meet

Australia and South Korea signed a $680 million defence deal Monday as South Korean President Moon Jae-in became the first foreign leader to visit Australia since the pandemic began.

Nathan Lyon joins Warne, McGrath as Aussies with 400 test wickets

Lyon didn't get a wicket in the first innings when England was out for 147 on Day 1 of the Ashes series, and bowled 24 overs and conceded 69 runs without taking a wicket on Day 3

AustralianSuper offloads 16.8% Ausgrid stake to Dutch pension fund APG

AustralianSuper said it has sold two-thirds of its original holding in Australian electricity distributor, Ausgrid, to Dutch pension fund APG Asset Management

UK, Aus join United States in diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics

The UK's move follows countries, such as the US, Lithuania, and Australia, declaring boycotts over human rights concerns