Australia

Australia Post will no longer be forced to deliver letters daily, as it shifts to a new business model focusing on e-commerce and packages.Under changes coming into effect next week (Monday 15 April), Australians can expect standard letters to be delivered every second day.Posties will still prioritise express mail and parcels for daily…

Meta reiterates its stance against the news media bargaining code, asserting that only 3% of content displayed in feeds consists of news. A person stands in front of a Meta sign outside of the company's headquarters in California, United States, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP) Meta reaffirms its decision to cease payments to news…

Samsung continues to break down language barriers and innovate communication for more users through Galaxy AI Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the upcoming expansion of three new languages for Galaxy AI: Arabic, Indonesian and Russian, as well as three new dialects: Australian…

Ola, a ride-hailing service, announced its decision to cease operations in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand and focus solely on its Indian business, as confirmed by its parent company, ANI Technologies. Backed by Softbank, Ola stated its profitable growth and leadership in the Indian market. Emphasizing the electric future of mobility,…

The Australian government has begun the rollout of certain policies announced as part of the migration strategy. Key Points: As BAL previously reported, the Australian government released the latest migration strategy outlining key actions and new policy commitments to overhaul the current migration system. The strategy is aimed at tightening…

After joining Lancashire for this year’s County Championship in England, Australia’s off-spinning GOAT cannot wait to play with another great of Test cricket with whom he has already shared many Ashes battles.KKR smash DC: IPL Highlights + Massive Weekend Predictions! - Cricket Today Podcast - Episode 59, Thursday April 4. Cricket Today talk all…

Nathan Lyon is “happy to help” English spinner and new Lancashire teammate Tom Hartley with his craft, even if it means the latter can be “effective” on Australian soil during the Ashes.Lyon linked up with Lancashire in the County Championship, although his stint will last just seven games after Cricket Australia intervened amid concerns over…

Nathan Lyon has revealed his disappointment that Cricket Australia bosses have prevented him from playing his first full season of county cricket in England with Lancashire.On the eve of his county championship debut at the start of the English season, the veteran spinning ace said on Thursday his hands had been tied over the decision last week…

Visa processing chaos has made Australia less attractive to foreign students, and the situation is set to get worse, according to an international education analyst. Keri Ramirez said processing delays and soaring visa refusal rates were only part of the problem for Australian educators, with visa applications also in decline. “Students are…

Key PointsAustralia is the driest of all inhabited continents, periods of drought are common which bring hot weather and the risk of bushfires.There are many different climate zones across Australia, classified by variations in temperature and humidity, vegetation, and seasonal rainfall. Water is precious in Australia, with fragile ecosystems…