Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.
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New Australian submarine industrial base strategy calls for $30 billion AUD investment
The Australian government will aim to create 20,000 jobs over 30 years through what the document characterizes as a “whole-of-nation undertaking.”
Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred
The slow-moving tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of Queensland and New South Wales, including Brisbane.
Australia’s Chief of Defence Force Hosts CDS General Chauhan, Expresses Commitment To Working With India On Enhancing Interoperability
Australia’s Chief of Defence Force, General Admiral David Johnston, recently hosted India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, during his official visit to Australia from March 4 to 7, 2025.This visit marked a significant step in deepening defence ties between the two nations. General Johnston expressed Australia’s commitment to working closely with India, particularly in enhancing
Brisbane, Australia, Braces for Powerful Cyclone
The tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of southeastern Queensland, including the country’s third-largest city.
Australia, With No Auto Industry To Protect, is Awash With Chinese EVs
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is rapidly gaining market share in Australia, with sales rising 65% last year as nearly one in four EVs sold in the country was a BYD, according to EVDirect CEO David Smitherman. Chinese EVs now comprise roughly one-t…
James Harrison, Whose Antibodies Helped Millions, Dies at 88
James Harrison earned the nickname “The Man With the Golden Arm” because his blood had a rare antibody that may have helped more than two million babies in Australia. He died at 88.
CDS General Anil Chauhan To Boost India-Australia Defence Ties During Official Visit
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from March 4 to March 7, 2025, with the aim of bolstering defence ties between India and Australia. This visit reflects the deepening relationship between the two nations, particularly in the realm of defence cooperation.During his visit, General Chauhan will engage in comprehensive discussions with
Airline Pilots Surprised By Chinese Live-Fire Warning Near Australia, Messages Show
Airline pilots were caught off guard by a Chinese live-fire warning near Australia, highlighting the increasing need for airlines to adapt quickly to geopolitical disruptions and military hazards. The incident began when a Virgin Australia pilot intercepted a Chinese navy broadcast on the 121.5 MHz emergency radio channel, alerting air traffic control to the live-fire drill in the Tasman Sea
China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift
China is flexing its military muscle in the region to show that it will not wait for the Trump administration to decide how hard it wants to counter Beijing.