Australia issues warning to swimmers after four drown during Easter weekend

Four people have died after being washed into dangerous waters across the country. The incidents have prompted surf lifesavers to issue warnings against swimming during hazardous conditions over the Easter long weekend. A man drowned at City Rock Road, …

Malaysia Airlines Adds 40% More Flights To Australia & New Zealand

Over 60 scheduled passenger carriers operate internationally to Australia/New Zealand. They include Malaysia Airlines, which is growing its operation Down Under from 53 to 74 weekly flights, a 40% increase. It will reintroduce Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane …

Kombi lovers set to visit region from throughout Australia

How Australia's Luck Ran Out

Australia has long been known for its prosperous economy, with many calling it "The Lucky Country." But that luck may be starting to change. While the overall economy is not in recession, its people are.

As the world plunges into historic turmoil, Australia’s election debate fusses over minor tax tweaks

In the current torrent of international news, it can seem as though Australians are living on a different planet. We read stories about how Europeans are being advised to pack a 72-hour survival pack because of the increasing threat of war, or that the US …

Cherished companions, or cunning predators? Australia's debate over cats

Revered in ancient Egypt, beloved by pet owners and popularised in countless memes, cats share a special connection with humans. They have lived by our side for tens of thousands of years and hold a prominent place in many cultures, inspiring terms such as …

Australia’s Biggest Dessert Content Creator Is Now Serving Stunning Sweets in Koreatown

One of Australia’s biggest dessert creators, Catherine Zhang, now has her own shop in Koreatown called Tu Cha where she’s slinging what may be the city’s fanciest sweets, alongside milk teas and boba. Zhang is best known for her desserts on Instagram and …

STIs are increasing in Australia. Can anything lower these rates?

Over the last three decades, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have quietly but steadily climbed in Australia, with bacterial diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis spreading across the country. In 2004, just over 35,724 new cases of …

'16 torturous years': Nige fled to Australia without his wife. Now he fears he won't see her again

Nigethan 'Nige' Sithirasegaram loves cooking as a way to connect with his Tamil culture. The spicy dishes from home also remind him of his wife, Thusa, who he has not seen since 2009. "It is 16 years, almost 16 years I left my wife in Sri …

How to make your vote count in Australia's preferential voting system

Early voting for the starts on Tuesday and millions of Australians will be asked to cast their vote over the next two weeks. Voting is something that almost every adult is required to do and it will influence how the country is run for the next three years …