Australia has fallen from 9th post to 18th place in the 2014 Global Information Technology Report.
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar consolidated overnight, following the sharp fall it recorded in response to yesterday’s softer CPI report and is currently trading around USD 0.9285.
The Ukraine government has relaunched an "Anti-Terrorism Operation" to deal with the "Pro-Russian" separatists causing tension in its eastern borders.
Susan Ryan, Age Discrimination Commissioner of Australia, warned on Wednesday that a federal government proposal to raise the pension age to 70 from 67 would be bound to fail if Aussie companies continue to refuse to hire workers who are 50 years old and above.
Aussies are arriving in Gallipoli for the Anzac day; Tony Abbott will be joined by Prince Charles, William and Kate
English tabloids had accused the Australian media of invading Duke and Duchess’ privacy with candid pictures published
The Canadian middle class have been found to be now the world's richest in that segment, a report on incomes published on Tuesday in the New York Times said.
The U.S. has warned Russia to immediately act on Ukraine's crisis a few days ago. The American government hastens Russia by giving it only a short time frame to act on the unrest.
Recently, newly appointed Crimea Prosecutor General Natalia Poklonskaya has become an Internet sensation with her attractive looks and "kawaii" (Japanese term for cuteness) appeal to the public.
Australia has allotted more than $12 billion from the national coffers for the purchase of 58 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, as the Abbott government jacks up the country's air combat power and resources to a total of 72 fighter jets by 2020.
The political party of Australian billionaire Clive Palmer may be young and new, but it could possibly hold the swing vote in the upcoming federal election in November.
Clive Palmer, Australia's mining billionaire, will be turning his back on Prime Minister Tony Abbott's Direct Action policy saying it was a "waste of money."
Ian McKenzie, former director of the Australian Signals Directorate, said that Australia’s cyber security seemed the sketchiest in the world
A 1942 letter penned by Flight Sergeant Clifton Wedd spoke of why young men heed to the call of service during war times
A few days ago Iran was reported to have finally resolved its long term dispute with world powers about the planned nuclear plant that can generate weapons-grade materials. A delay in the negotiations are imminent because of the 6 countries fear of Iran might make use of the plant for nuclear weapons. Also, the peace talks were slowed when the side of Iran won't simply agree to all the 6 countries' demands.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop announced that Australia will provide $20 million to Syrian refugee children in the wake of the Syrian crisis.
As thousands of hippies in pot party spirit flock to the 420 International Day of Celebration at Mount Royal in Denver, Colorado at the legalization of medical marijuana in 20 states in United States of America, the debate burns hotly as the looser group tries to combat this new law.
The Abbott government is holding a review of current pension rules which could result in Australian workers who were born beginning 1959 receiving their pension at age 70 in 2029 from 67.
Australia's scientists have found one common enemy in the person of Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Since Mr Abbott won the September 2013 election, some of the country's brilliant researchers have complained that their funding has been cut. The scientists claim their "expertise" is constantly overlooked in favour of deniers and skeptics.
Former Finance Minister of Canada Jim Flaherty received the final goodbye from his family, friends and colleagues at St. James Cathedral in Toronto as they paid tribute to the deceased politician during a state funeral.
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane launched a $13 million instrument to aid Au in its exploration of the Milky Way
Theories on the missing MH370 not only sparked conspiracies and cover-ups involving the Malaysian government. In a larger context, the MH370 brought into spotlight a grand intertwined plot involving the biggest and most powerful governments - the U.S. and the UK.
The New York Police Department has decided to stop its secret surveillance program which apparently aimed to track down spies within Muslim neighborhoods in New York.
Some 50 ships and helicopters are currently racing against time to rescue the 476 passengers aboard a sinking South Korean passenger ferry.
Two Australian foot-soldiers were reportedly killed by US drone strike in Yemen
New evidence suggesting that Barry O’Farrell did receive a $3000 bottle of wine may have led to his decision to resign as the Premiere of New South Wales. The reported resignation came in a press conference today. He had appeared before the Independent Commission against Corruption yesterday.
Latest 2013 data released by the New Zealand census office has shown that Kiwis born overseas in have hit more than one million persons.
Australia's definitely eager to clinch a free trade agreement with China, the world's second-largest economy. But will it bow down to the demands of the other Asian and bigger country? China wants the free trade agreement to include provisions, allowing the entry of foreign workers to work on Chinese-funded projects.
World’s renowned wreck hunters believes that Australian-led searchers have found MH370 crash site
American journalist Jeanne Moos from CNN has apologised to the people of New Zealand after her report on the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge poked fun on the traditional greeting the locals gave to the royals upon their arrival.
