The real game of the Olympics is soft power — and the opening ceremony is key
The Olympic Games are often hailed as a neutral celebration of athletic achievement. “The Olympic Games…
ACCC to look at eBay, Amazon, Kogan and others in online marketplace probe
Australia's antitrust regulator has launched an inquiry into the domestic arms of Amazon and eBay, as…
TGA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children over 12
Children as young as 12 may soon be able to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccination, after a…
Victoria & NSW break daily COVID-19 case number records
Victoria and NSW have both recorded their highest daily case numbers since these latest outbreaks of…
Biden Administration extends travel restrictions to Canada and Mexico
The Biden Administration has extended its border closure with Canada and Mexico through to August 21…
Hong Kong kicks off discussions for controversial ‘anti-doxxing’ laws
Hong Kong's government is set to begin talks around new privacy laws to tackle 'doxxing' that…
NSW & Victoria record high COVID-19 case numbers, as PM deflects vaccine blame
NSW and Victoria both recorded high numbers of new daily cases of COVID-19, as the Prime…
Tokyo 2020 chief refuses to rule out last-minute cancellation of Olympic Games
Head of the organising committee of Tokyo 2020, Toshiro Muto, has refused to rule out a…
WA faces COVID-19 threat from ships and daring quarantine escape
WA authorities are working to contain a COVID-19 outbreak aboard a ship docked in Fremantle Port,…
Australia and international partners condemn China for “malicious” cyberattacks
Australia has joined the United States and other international allies in condemning China for a "malicious"…