Australia

Australia is about to endure its shortest day of the year as the annual winter solstice marks the astronomical calendar’s beginning of winter.In the southern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs when the south pole faces furthest from the sun. So, as we mark our longest night and darkest day, the northern hemisphere marks its shortest night…

The move, which is part of Australia’s broader migration reform strategy and comes in from July 1, is aimed at closing loopholes that allow students and other temporary visa holders to reside down under.  “Our Migration Strategy outlines a clear plan to close the loopholes in international education and this is the next step in…

Key PointsBritish doctor and science presenter Michael Mosley has gone missing while holidaying on the Greek island of Symi.Mosley was reported missing after setting off for a coastal walk between a beach and a nearby fishing village.Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with CCTV footage showing Mosley arrived at the village.Search and…

Key PointsIn Australia, you can get rid of unwanted electronic items in designated recycling and e-waste collection points, for free. Lithium-ion batteries require different handling than the conventional ones. Services and drop-off points in your area to dispose of your old TV, computer, mobile phone, or other electronic device can be found…

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised with China’s Premier Li Qiang an incident at parliament house where Chinese officials tried to obstruct a journalist previously jailed in Beijing, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday.Li’s visit to Australia from June 15-18 was the first by a Chinese premier in seven years…

CANBERRA, Australia: China’s relationship with Australia is “on the right track,” Premier Li Qiang declared in Canberra on Monday, signaling a move past a bitter economic dispute that had strained ties between the two trading partners. Li’s visit marks the highest-ranking Chinese official to set foot in Australia since 2017,…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits the Adelaide Zoo for China-Australia cooperation on panda protection and research in Adelaide, Australia on June 16, 2024. Li is on an official visit to Australia. (Xinhua/Li Tao)ADELAIDE, Australia, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Sunday that so long as both sides cherish it, the…

China's Premier Li Qiang kicks off his visit to Australia aimed at enhancing Chinese-Australian relations. China's Premier Li Qiang waves as he arrives at Adelaide Airport in Adelaide on June 15, 2024. (AFP) Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang called for "shelving differences" with Australia as he began a four-day trip aimed at expanding trade…

Key PointsAdvancement opportunities in Australia's education sectors make teaching a viable long-term career option.  There are multiple pathways if you consider becoming a teacher in Australia.For skilled migrants, the path to becoming a teacher in Australia varies depending on their country of origin and the state where they want to work. …

Key PointsThose on visitor visas and temporary graduate visas will no longer be able to apply for student visas onshore.The changes will start on 1 July.They are in addition to other regulations that have come in place this year to reduce migration levels.The Australian government is making it more difficult for foreign citizens to carry out…