The decision follows a raft of actions since last year to end COVID-era concessions for foreign students and workers in Australia that helped businesses recruit staff locally while strict border controls kept overseas workers out. “There are about 10% more international students in our universities today than before the pandemic, and about 50% more in […]
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced a deal to develop naval and air-launched Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) at a plant north of Sydney. The factory will break ground later this year, producing anti-ship cruise missiles and JSMs that can be fitted to state-of-the-art F-35A aircraft. “This is about investing in our advanced, high-tech manufacturing industry […]
Authorities announced environmental approvals for SunCable’s US$24 billion project in Australia’s remote north that is slated to power three million homes. The project, which will include an array of panels, batteries, and eventually, a cable linking Australia with Singapore, is backed by tech billionaire and green activist Mike Cannon-Brookes. “It will be the largest solar […]
Mangled pieces of the helicopter’s propeller landed in the hotel’s pool, said an emergency services official, adding that one man was treated at the scene with life-threatening injuries. Hundreds of patrons were evacuated from the DoubleTree by Hilton, in the tropical northern city of Cairns, after the helicopter crashed around 1:50 am local time. Images […]
CANBERRA (Reuters) – Pro-Palestine protesters climbed the roof of Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday and unfurled banners, one saying Palestine will be free, and accused Israel of war crimes, in a serious security breach condemned by lawmakers. Four people dressed in dark clothes stood on the roof of the building for around an […]
Set to chase 165 Oman could manage 125 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs despite Ayaan Khan’s 36. Oman, after a shaky start, lost wickets at regular intervals which halted the flow of runs. They were consequently reduced to 57/6 in 13 overs. Meanwhile, Ayaan Khan, who came out […]
Before the final rain interruption, Scotland scored 90/0 in the reduced 10 overs, courtesy of a solid partnership between their opener Michael Jones and George Munsey. Scotland captain Richie Berrington won the toss and elected to bat first despite Kensington Oval being covered in dark clouds. Scotland had a decent start to their innings as […]
Burns’ brother Dominic passed away in February this year after representing Australia in 23 Tests between 2014 and 2020. The opening batter was linked with Queensland since 2011 but did not manage to attain a contract for the 2024-25 domestic season in Australia. This isn’t just a number and this isn’t just a jersey Joe Burns […]
Top-order batter Michael Jones and fast bowler Brad Wheal returned to Scotland’s T20I squad for the upcoming mega event. The duo were part of Scotland’s T20 World Cup 2022 squad which registered a famous 42-run victory over the West Indies. However, both Jones and Wheal are not part of the Scotland side that will feature […]
Shamar Joseph, who shot to fame in the Test series against Australia earlier this year, has been included in the squad and is likely to mark his T20I debut. Shimron Hetmyer returned to the team for the T20 World Cup 2024 while Kyle Mayers and pacer Oshane Thomas were omitted from the squad. Johnson Charles, […]
