sydneysun.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for sydneysun.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page sydneysun.com http://www.sydneysun.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:25:35 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:25:35 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Nearly half of Australians hit by wild weather during summer: report]]> SYDNEY, March 19 (Xinhua) -- A new report has estimated that 47 percent of Australians were hit by wild weather conditions in summer, with record heatwaves, intense storms, and cyclones sweeping through the country during the season.

In the latest edition of the Wild Weather Tracker report released on Tuesday, a research team from NRMA Insurance reported that the company received 19,600 claims for wild weather d]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274179278/nearly-half-of-australians-hit-by-wild-weather-during-summer-report 274179278 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:30:35 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274179278/nearly-half-of-australians-hit-by-wild-weather-during-summer-report <![CDATA[Australia's environment deteriorated in 2023: report]]> CANBERRA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The health of Australia's environment declined in 2023 amid low rainfall and a spike in the number of threatened species, a report has said.

Led by researchers from the Australian National University (ANU), Australia's Environment Report compiles detailed scientific data to rate the overall health of the country's environment out of 10 every year since 2011.

In 2023, the env]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274179225/australia-environment-deteriorated-in-2023-report 274179225 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:49:01 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274179225/australia-environment-deteriorated-in-2023-report <![CDATA[Hundreds stranded in northern Australia as cyclone evacuations suspended]]> CANBERRA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of residents of remote northern Australia have been left stranded after Tropical Cyclone Megan forced the suspension of evacuation efforts.

Tropical Cyclone Megan made landfall in the northeast of Australia's Northern Territory (NT) on Monday afternoon as a category 3 storm, bringing with it wind speeds of up to 200 km per hour and heavy rainfall.

Earlier on Monday ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274179175/hundreds-stranded-in-northern-australia-as-cyclone-evacuations-suspended 274179175 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:30:01 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274179175/hundreds-stranded-in-northern-australia-as-cyclone-evacuations-suspended <![CDATA[Tide has turned: Economic management an election winner for Labor]]> Having repaired the damage done by the Coalition to the Australian economy, the Labor Party's chances of re-election are looking promising, writes Stephen Koukoulas.

TREASURER JIM CHALMERS and economic management are se]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274178910/tide-has-turned-economic-management-an-election-winner-for-labor 274178910 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:52:09 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274178910/tide-has-turned-economic-management-an-election-winner-for-labor <![CDATA[Musk mocks Boeing]]> The billionaire shared a screenshot of a satirical story highlighting the mechanical troubles with the US aerospace giant's aircraft

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has ribbed US aerospace giant Boeing by sharing a story which jokes that passengers could bring sharp hand tools like screwdrivers aboard their flight]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing 274178664 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:56 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing <![CDATA[Windies pacer Shamar Joseph starts practising for LSG ahead of IPL 2024]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274178633/windies-pacer-shamar-joseph-starts-practising-for-lsg-ahead-of-ipl-2024 274178633 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:06 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274178633/windies-pacer-shamar-joseph-starts-practising-for-lsg-ahead-of-ipl-2024 <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 18]]> MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the country's presidential election with over 87 percent of the vote after all ballots were counted, according to the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) on Monday.

Putin won the election with 87.28 percent of the votes, data from the CEC showed, after all ballots had been counted Monday afternoon. (Russia-Presidential]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274178349/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-18 274178349 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:14 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274178349/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[RCB's Ellyse Perry names two Indian youngsters who impressed her in maiden WPL triumph]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177742/rcb-ellyse-perry-names-two-indian-youngsters-who-impressed-her-in-maiden-wpl-triumph 274177742 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:37:27 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177742/rcb-ellyse-perry-names-two-indian-youngsters-who-impressed-her-in-maiden-wpl-triumph <![CDATA[Stepson of Ukraine's top general guards Russian consulate (IMAGES)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177710/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images 274177710 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:00 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177710/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images <![CDATA[India announces 27-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for five-match Australia Tour]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177483/india-announces-27-member-indian-men-hockey-team-for-five-match-australia-tour 274177483 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:26 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177483/india-announces-27-member-indian-men-hockey-team-for-five-match-australia-tour <![CDATA[Timeline: Major Boeing aircraft accidents]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Boeing 737-800 plane of United Airlines flying from San Francisco was found to have a missing panel after landing safely at its scheduled destination in southern Oregon, said the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday.

Boeing has encountered many quality and safety concerns for years with its aircraft, resulting in an extended grounding of certain planes and delivery suspe]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents 274177352 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:01 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents <![CDATA["It was freak injury": Hardik Pandya on getting injured during World Cup]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177342/it-was-freak-injury-hardik-pandya-on-getting-injured-during-world-cup 274177342 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:18:48 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177342/it-was-freak-injury-hardik-pandya-on-getting-injured-during-world-cup <![CDATA[Top Ukrainian general's stepson guards Russian consulate (IMAGES)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177325/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images 274177325 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:52 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177325/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images <![CDATA[Australian Lawmakers Probe Impact of Fire Ants]]> SYDNEY - A federal parliamentary in Australia is examining the threat from invasive fire ants, which can kill people and livestock and potentially pose more of a danger to Australia than rabbits, cane toads, foxes, camels, wild dogs and feral cats combined.

Lawmakers were holding a public meeting in Canberra Monday to discuss the aggressive insects, which are native to South America and are thought to have entere]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants 274177280 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:35:44 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants <![CDATA[Ukrainian top general's stepson guards Russian consulate]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177013/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate 274177013 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:41 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177013/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate <![CDATA[Ukrainian top general's stepson guards Russian consulate]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky a]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274176977/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate 274176977 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:26:54 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274176977/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate <![CDATA[Top Ukrainian general's stepson guards Russian consulate (IMAGES)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky a]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177319/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images 274177319 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:26:54 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177319/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images <![CDATA[Stepson of Ukraine's top general guards Russian consulate (IMAGES)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky a]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177471/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images 274177471 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:26:54 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177471/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images <![CDATA[Top Ukrainian general's stepson guards Russian consulate (PHOTO)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky a]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177276/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-photo 274177276 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:26:54 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274177276/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-photo <![CDATA[Murdoch media weaponises victimhood except when convenient]]> News Corp's attempts to claim victimhood over the Moomba Parade's cancellation mirrors the exact viewpoints it so often seeks to chastise as "soft", Dr Victoria Fielding ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274176731/murdoch-media-weaponises-victimhood-except-when-convenient 274176731 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:52:11 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274176731/murdoch-media-weaponises-victimhood-except-when-convenient <![CDATA[Putin Wins Election with No Effective Opposition]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated winning a new six-year term after an election that gave voters no real alternatives due to the intimidation or jailing of most potential opponents.

Putin told supporters that he considered the election democratic and dismissed those who protested the vote.

'We have many tasks ahead. But when we are consolidated - no matter who wants to intimidate us, suppress us -]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition 274175401 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:21 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition <![CDATA[India stock indices extend losses from past week]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274175208/india-stock-indices-extend-losses-from-past-week 274175208 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:37:23 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274175208/india-stock-indices-extend-losses-from-past-week <![CDATA[Australian gov't reverses cancellation of Palestinian visas]]> CANBERRA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government has reinstated canceled visas for some Palestinians fleeing Gaza.

Rasha Abbas, executive director of the Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) group, on Monday said that eight of the 11 Palestinians whom her organization was supporting after their Australian visas were canceled without warning have had them reinstated.

The federal government ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274175054/australian-govt-reverses-cancellation-of-palestinian-visas 274175054 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:49:01 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274175054/australian-govt-reverses-cancellation-of-palestinian-visas <![CDATA[How Australia can win hearts and minds in the Indian Ocean]]> Australia has an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with Maldives, a key strategic component in the Indian Ocean ramp-up.

Australia and Maldives are worlds apart. But one ocean unites them.

Australia is the largest country bordering the Indian Ocean, which acts as the connector for its most important trade routes to Asia.

Maldives is the smallest, but pl]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274175003/how-australia-can-win-hearts-and-minds-in-the-indian-ocean 274175003 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:31:55 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274175003/how-australia-can-win-hearts-and-minds-in-the-indian-ocean <![CDATA[Australian wheat purchase postponed by Chinese buyers]]> BEIJING, China: Amid rising global stockpiles dragging down prices, Chinese wheat importers have canceled or postponed some one million metric tons of Australian wheat purchases.

With international prices trading close to three-and-a-half-year lows, last week, the U.S. government reported canceling more than 500,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat exports to China, the world's leading wheat buyer.

After adverse]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174985/australian-wheat-purchase-postponed-by-chinese-buyers 274174985 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:15:14 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174985/australian-wheat-purchase-postponed-by-chinese-buyers <![CDATA[Putin Said to Capture 88% in Non-Competitive Vote, Extending His Rule]]> Russia announced that President Vladimir Putin is capturing 88% of the vote in the first ballot counting in the presidential election Sunday, an exercise that gave voters no real alternatives to an autocrat who has ruthlessly cracked down on dissent.

The three-day election that began Friday to extend Putin's 24-year rule for another six years took place in a tightly controlled environment where no public criticis]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174941/putin-said-to-capture-88-in-non-competitive-vote-extending-his-rule 274174941 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:36:28 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174941/putin-said-to-capture-88-in-non-competitive-vote-extending-his-rule <![CDATA[Trump & Orban: The deceptive allure of strong men in power]]> Donald Trump's recent meeting with Hungarian President Viktor Orban has reinforced the need for Americans to consider the costs of electing a dictator, http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power 274174923 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:52:08 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power <![CDATA[Australia Should Press on Rights When China's Minister Visits]]> On Wednesday, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Australia to take part in the Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue, a longstanding format where they will discuss trade, security, and other bilateral and international issues. During the visit, the Australian government should move beyond statements of concern and make clear their intention to seek accountability for China's ongoing human rights v]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174846/australia-should-press-on-rights-when-china-minister-visits 274174846 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:30:00 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174846/australia-should-press-on-rights-when-china-minister-visits <![CDATA[Hockey India ropes in services of Dennis Van De Poole for goalkeeping camp ahead of Paris Olympics]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174237/hockey-india-ropes-in-services-of-dennis-van-de-poole-for-goalkeeping-camp-ahead-of-paris-olympics 274174237 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:55:48 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174237/hockey-india-ropes-in-services-of-dennis-van-de-poole-for-goalkeeping-camp-ahead-of-paris-olympics <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17]]> MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday.

Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174157/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-17 274174157 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:05 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174157/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0700 GMT, March 17]]> SYDNEY -- Taxi drivers who overcharge or refuse fares could be blacklisted in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) as the state plans to roll out a centralized database tracking bad behaviour, local media reported on Sunday.

The Australian state's Point to Point Transport Commissioner Anthony Wing will work with the taxi industry to expand the Driver Vehicle Database to track illegal activity such as overcharging a]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174156/xinhua-world--summary-at-0700-gmt-march-17 274174156 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:04 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174156/xinhua-world--summary-at-0700-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[Authorities warn workers over rising exploitation in Australia]]> CANBERRA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Authorities have warned people seeking work in Australia about an increase in worker exploitation and forced labor.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Sunday urged domestic and overseas workers who are seeking employment in Australia to be aware of being coerced, threatened or deceived into working against their will.

According to the AFP, there have been 178 reports of ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174081/authorities-warn-workers-over-rising-exploitation-in-australia 274174081 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:05:02 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274174081/authorities-warn-workers-over-rising-exploitation-in-australia <![CDATA["Rogue" taxi drivers could be blacklisted in Australia's New South Wales]]> SYDNEY, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Taxi drivers who overcharge or refuse fares could be blacklisted in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) as the state plans to roll out a centralized database tracking bad behaviour, local media reported on Sunday.

The Australian state's Point to Point Transport Commissioner Anthony Wing will work with the taxi industry to expand the Driver Vehicle Database to track illegal activity suc]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173928/rogue-taxi-drivers-could-be-blacklisted-in-australia-new-south-wales 274173928 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:49:01 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173928/rogue-taxi-drivers-could-be-blacklisted-in-australia-new-south-wales <![CDATA[Quick View: Win-win cooperation the right choice for China, Australia]]> BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- As two major Asia-Pacific countries critical to global economic growth, enhancing the ties between China and Australia is mutually beneficial and echoes the expectations of neighboring nations.

There is no historical grievance or contemporary hostility between China and Australia, and their common interests vastly outweigh any differences. Both sides must ensure that cooperation con]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173920/quick-view-win-win-cooperation-the-right-choice-for-china-australia 274173920 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:03 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173920/quick-view-win-win-cooperation-the-right-choice-for-china-australia <![CDATA[IPL 2024: Travis Head joins Sunrisers Hyderabad squad ahead of upcoming season]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173889/ipl-2024-travis-head-joins-sunrisers-hyderabad-squad-ahead-of-upcoming-season 274173889 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:22 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173889/ipl-2024-travis-head-joins-sunrisers-hyderabad-squad-ahead-of-upcoming-season <![CDATA[Australian blueberry breaks world record as heaviest ever]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173564/australian-blueberry-breaks-world-record-as-heaviest-ever 274173564 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:09 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173564/australian-blueberry-breaks-world-record-as-heaviest-ever <![CDATA[Indonesia elected former military officer with autocratic streak]]> Australia must navigate the hardline tendencies of its new president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, a former military officer with a chequered human rights record, writes Duncan Graham.

TO LEAD THEIR nation for the next five years, Indonesians have picked a sinister military autocrat with a hideous past masquer]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173492/indonesia-elected-former-military-officer-with-autocratic-streak 274173492 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:52:09 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274173492/indonesia-elected-former-military-officer-with-autocratic-streak <![CDATA[Why net migration surged under Albanese Government in January]]> The Albanese Government has been seeking to reduce net migration by significantly increasing the refusal of student visas and slower processing, writes Dr Abul Rizvi.

DESPITE THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT's intent, net]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274172755/why-net-migration-surged-under-albanese-government-in-january 274172755 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:52:09 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274172755/why-net-migration-surged-under-albanese-government-in-january <![CDATA[Economists say Australia shouldn't try to transition to net zero by aping the mammoth US Inflation Reduction Act]]> Australia's top economists are pressing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese not to ape US President Joe Biden's "think big" approach to clean energy.

Biden's so-called Inflation Reduction Act - dubbed the billmcauleyphotographer.com)

Anti-Apartheid demonstration in Sydney, 1971.

Getting close - but not too close - this photo chronicles a vicious assault: a man wearing a swastika and jackboots attacks Anti]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274169703/nazi-thugs-putting-the-boot-in 274169703 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:52:10 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274169703/nazi-thugs-putting-the-boot-in <![CDATA[China Gives Warnings on Vietnam-Australia Strategic Relationship]]> washington - A new, closer diplomatic relationship between Australia and Vietnam is drawing warnings from China against forming 'exclusive circles' in the Indo-Pacific region.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at Monday's daily news briefing, 'To advocate bloc confrontation and build exclusive circles goes against the trend of the times and the common aspiration of regional countries.'

]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274169555/china-gives-warnings-on-vietnam-australia-strategic-relationship 274169555 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:05:56 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274169555/china-gives-warnings-on-vietnam-australia-strategic-relationship <![CDATA[Opposition under pressure as Parliament returns]]> The Federal Parliament returns next week, the first sitting following Labor's win in the Dunkley By-election.

The Government will be firmly focused on the upcoming budget this sitting fortnight, along with the swearing-in of the new Member for Dunkley, http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165296/definitely-feel-lighter-after-retiring-from-international-cricket-delhi-capitals-captain-meg-lanning 274165296 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:18:40 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165296/definitely-feel-lighter-after-retiring-from-international-cricket-delhi-capitals-captain-meg-lanning <![CDATA[Wade set to retire from red-ball format ahead of T20 WC 2024]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165181/wade-set-to-retire-from-red-ball-format-ahead-of-t20-wc-2024 274165181 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:55:42 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165181/wade-set-to-retire-from-red-ball-format-ahead-of-t20-wc-2024 <![CDATA[Grace Harris replaces Darcie Brown in Australia's ODI series against Bangladesh]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165180/grace-harris-replaces-darcie-brown-in-australia-odi-series-against-bangladesh 274165180 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:55:42 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165180/grace-harris-replaces-darcie-brown-in-australia-odi-series-against-bangladesh <![CDATA[Legends Cricket Trophy 2024: Shaun Marsh dominates as Dubai Giants' triumph]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165178/legends-cricket-trophy-2024-shaun-marsh-dominates-as-dubai-giants-triumph 274165178 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:55:41 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165178/legends-cricket-trophy-2024-shaun-marsh-dominates-as-dubai-giants-triumph <![CDATA[Australia's New South Wales to ban offshore drilling, mining with new law]]> SYDNEY, March 15 (Xinhua) -- New legislation has been approved by parliament in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) to ban offshore drilling and mining in a bid to protect beaches and the coastal environment.

The state government announced on Friday that the bill secured support from across the parliament, making NSW "the first state in Australia to prohibit seabed petroleum and mineral exploration and]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165090/australia-new-south-wales-to-ban-offshore-drilling-mining-with-new-law 274165090 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:19:54 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165090/australia-new-south-wales-to-ban-offshore-drilling-mining-with-new-law <![CDATA[Australia Resumes Aid to UN Palestinian Aid Agency]]> Sydney - Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Friday the government will resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which is providing humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. In January, Australia joined several Western nations in suspending funding to UNRWA after Israeli intelligence suggested a dozen of its workers had been linked to the October 7 attack by Hamas militants. Austra]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165072/australia-resumes-aid-to-un-palestinian-aid-agency 274165072 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:05:31 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165072/australia-resumes-aid-to-un-palestinian-aid-agency <![CDATA[Families beware: Cults are everywhere and they want your loved ones]]> I never imagined my daughter's pursuit of an acting career would lead her into the clutches of a cult - and out of my life.

Content Warning: This article discusses psychological manipulation, physical assault, verbal abuse, coercive control and grooming tactics.

The acting school "Ally" joined promised a safe space where she could flourish as an artist. Instead, she descended into a world of manipulation, i]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165009/families-beware-cults-are-everywhere-and-they-want-your-loved-ones 274165009 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:52:10 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274165009/families-beware-cults-are-everywhere-and-they-want-your-loved-ones <![CDATA[Australia to reinstate UNRWA funding]]> CANBERRA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Australia will reinstate funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the nation's Foreign Minister has announced.

Penny Wong on Friday said the government will restore 6 million Australian dollars (3.9 million U.S. dollars) in funding to the UNRWA and provide additional support for Gaza.

It came after Australia in ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164976/australia-to-reinstate-unrwa-funding 274164976 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:56:53 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164976/australia-to-reinstate-unrwa-funding <![CDATA[Chart: Assisted reproductive technology cycles in ANZ.]]> In 2021, more than 20,000 babies were born following over 100,000 initiated Assisted Reproductive Technology cycles in Australia and New Zealand.

 

The post Chart:]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164941/chart-assisted-reproductive-technology-cycles-in-anz 274164941 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:54:20 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164941/chart-assisted-reproductive-technology-cycles-in-anz <![CDATA[Australian gov't urged to reinstate canceled visas for Palestinians]]> CANBERRA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government is facing criticism for canceling the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war in Gaza.

It was revealed on Thursday that several Palestinians who were granted visitor visas by the Australian government have had them suddenly revoked.

Rasha Abbas, executive director of the Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) group, told Nine Entertainment newsp]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164860/australian-govt-urged-to-reinstate-canceled-visas-for-palestinians 274164860 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:44:55 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164860/australian-govt-urged-to-reinstate-canceled-visas-for-palestinians <![CDATA[Australia's electric vehicle sales up 149 pct in 2023: report]]> CANBERRA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia more than doubled in 2023, a report has revealed.

According to the Electric Vehicle Industry Recap 2023, which was published by peak industry body the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) on Friday, Australians bought 98,346 new electric vehicles in 2023, an increase of 149.9 percent from 39,353 in 2022.

The report said that 8.45 percent of]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164812/australia-electric-vehicle-sales-up-149-pct-in-2023-report 274164812 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:30:57 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164812/australia-electric-vehicle-sales-up-149-pct-in-2023-report <![CDATA[Australian gov't urged to reinstate canceled visas for Palestinians]]> CANBERRA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government is facing criticism for canceling the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war in Gaza.

It was revealed on Thursday that several Palestinians who were granted visitor visas by the Australian government have had them suddenly revoked.

Rasha Abbas, executive director of the Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) group, told Nine Entertainment newsp]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164807/australian-govt-urged-to-reinstate-canceled-visas-for-palestinians 274164807 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:18:56 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164807/australian-govt-urged-to-reinstate-canceled-visas-for-palestinians <![CDATA[Universities Accord fails to restore integrity to higher education]]> A report outlining recommendations for the future of tertiary education has missed the mark in several areas where reform is most needed, writes Dr Kim Sawyer.

FOR 30 YEARS, government funding of higher education has been emasculated. In the 1980s, the Federal Government provided at least 80% of university funding, but last ye]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164642/universities-accord-fails-to-restore-integrity-to-higher-education 274164642 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:52:12 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164642/universities-accord-fails-to-restore-integrity-to-higher-education <![CDATA[Adam Voges roped in by LSG as consultant for IPL 2024]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164397/adam-voges-roped-in-by-lsg-as-consultant-for-ipl-2024 274164397 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:58 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164397/adam-voges-roped-in-by-lsg-as-consultant-for-ipl-2024 <![CDATA[Nets' Ben Simmons has season-ending back surgery]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164376/nets-ben-simmons-has-season-ending-back-surgery 274164376 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:06 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164376/nets-ben-simmons-has-season-ending-back-surgery <![CDATA["Exciting times for cricket...": Ponting on US hosting IND-PAK T20 WC clash]]> Melbourne [Australia], March 14 (ANI): Legendary Australian batter Ricky Ponting is eagerly awaiting the match between India and Pakistan in New York at this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup and opines that there is a really strong possibility of cricket becoming a really big sport in the United States in coming future through the marquee T20I cricket tournament.

All eyes will be on the new Nassau County Internatio]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164309/exciting-times-for-cricket-ponting-on-us-hosting-ind-pak-t20-wc-clash 274164309 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:03:18 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164309/exciting-times-for-cricket-ponting-on-us-hosting-ind-pak-t20-wc-clash <![CDATA[Lost in translation: the geopolitical risks of declining foreign language learning in Australia and NZ]]> As the 2024 academic year begins in Australia and New Zealand, optimism over the state of foreign language learning at universities is in short supply.

Languages have taken a post-pandemic battering. In 2023 alone, New Zealand's Victoria University of Wellington decided to shut down its Greek, Lat]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164809/lost-in-translation-the-geopolitical-risks-of-declining-foreign-language-learning-in-australia-and-nz 274164809 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:54:27 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164809/lost-in-translation-the-geopolitical-risks-of-declining-foreign-language-learning-in-australia-and-nz <![CDATA["You're focusing too much on social media...": Rishabh Pant shares banter with Vaughan, Gilchrist]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164077/youre-focusing-too-much-on-social-media-rishabh-pant-shares-banter-with-vaughan-gilchrist 274164077 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:18:33 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274164077/youre-focusing-too-much-on-social-media-rishabh-pant-shares-banter-with-vaughan-gilchrist <![CDATA[Delhi Capitals welcome "boss" Ricky Ponting ahead of IPL 2024 season]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156676/delhi-capitals-welcome-boss-ricky-ponting-ahead-of-ipl-2024-season 274156676 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156676/delhi-capitals-welcome-boss-ricky-ponting-ahead-of-ipl-2024-season <![CDATA[Australian Producers Hope China's Wine Tariffs Will Soon End]]> SYDNEY - China's high tariffs on Australian wine could be lifted within weeks, according to an interim statement from Chinese authorities saying the duties are no longer necessary.

When diplomatic friction between Australia and its biggest trading partner was at its most intense, Beijing imposed 220% taxes on bottled wine from Australia.

Chinese authorities said Australia was guilty of anti-competitive beha]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156638/australian-producers-hope-china-wine-tariffs-will-soon-end 274156638 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:35:46 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156638/australian-producers-hope-china-wine-tariffs-will-soon-end <![CDATA[Australia head coach Nitschke feels leaving Jonassen for upcoming tour was "tough decision"]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156632/australia-head-coach-nitschke-feels-leaving-jonassen-for-upcoming-tour-was-tough-decision 274156632 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:27:15 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156632/australia-head-coach-nitschke-feels-leaving-jonassen-for-upcoming-tour-was-tough-decision <![CDATA["What will happen to people living in PoK...": DMK questions Amit Shah on CAA]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156530/what-will-happen-to-people-living-in-pok-dmk-questions-amit-shah-on-caa 274156530 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:37:30 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156530/what-will-happen-to-people-living-in-pok-dmk-questions-amit-shah-on-caa <![CDATA[Opposition wants Steve Smith to play as opener: Tim Paine]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156441/opposition-wants-steve-smith-to-play-as-opener-tim-paine 274156441 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:37:21 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156441/opposition-wants-steve-smith-to-play-as-opener-tim-paine <![CDATA[Australian government commits funding for rare earths project]]> CANBERRA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Australia's federal government has committed funding to build the country's first combined mine and refinery for rare earths in the Northern Territory (NT).

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday announced that the federal government will invest up to 840 million Australian dollars (about 556 million U.S. dollars) in the project that will be operated by local mineral explorati]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156438/australian-government-commits-funding-for-rare-earths-project 274156438 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:31:09 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156438/australian-government-commits-funding-for-rare-earths-project <![CDATA[Number of New Zealanders travelling hits new high]]> WELLINGTON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand-resident traveller arrivals in January 2024 was a record for any January month, surpassing the pre-COVID levels, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Thursday.

About 328,100 New Zealand-resident travellers -- people living in New Zealand and arriving back after an absence of less than 12 months -- arrived back in January 2024. This exceeded the pre-COVID]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156365/number-of-new-zealanders-travelling-hits-new-high 274156365 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:07 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156365/number-of-new-zealanders-travelling-hits-new-high <![CDATA[Release of 'missing papers' from 2003 shines a light on how Australian troops were sent to fight the Iraq War]]> On March 14, the National Archives of Australia (NAA) released documents from the Howard Government's National Security Committee (NSC) of cabinet. They all relate to Australia's entry into the Iraq War in 2003.

This tranche goes beyond the archive's release of a selection of the records of full cabinet on January 1 2024.

So what do they tell us about the decision to send Australia to war?

]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156457/release-of-missing-papers-from-2003-shines-a-light-on-how-australian-troops-were-sent-to-fight-the-iraq-war 274156457 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:32:49 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156457/release-of-missing-papers-from-2003-shines-a-light-on-how-australian-troops-were-sent-to-fight-the-iraq-war <![CDATA[Tennis anyone? Bad news for skiers as snow season could shrink by 78% this century]]> As the days shorten, many of us, particularly in Australia's south-east, are looking forward to cooler times, and perhaps the allure of snow on the horizon. In the past week many in this region experienced their warmest days for over a century. What does this bod]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156201/tennis-anyone-bad--for-skiers-as-snow-season-could-shrink-by-78-this-century 274156201 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:45:13 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274156201/tennis-anyone-bad--for-skiers-as-snow-season-could-shrink-by-78-this-century <![CDATA[Breaking Taboos: Sirona Hygiene Unveils Empowering Women's Day Event to Confront Gender Taboos]]>

HT Syndication

New Delhi [India], March 13: In celebration of International Women's Day, Sirona Hygiene, a leading brand which focuses on women's menstrual health and intimate hygiene, spearheaded a groundbreaking event around Breaking Taboos]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274155619/breaking-taboos-sirona-hygiene-unveils-empowering-women-day-event-to-confront-gender-taboos 274155619 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:11:09 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274155619/breaking-taboos-sirona-hygiene-unveils-empowering-women-day-event-to-confront-gender-taboos <![CDATA[NZ, India chart path to enhanced relationship]]> Foreign Minister Winston Peters has completed a successful visit to India, saying it was an important step in taking the relationship between the two countries to the next level.

 

"We have laid a strong foundation for the Coalition Government's priority of enhancing New Zealand-India relations to generate significant future benefit for]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274155886/nz-india-chart-path-to-enhanced-relationship 274155886 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:21:17 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274155886/nz-india-chart-path-to-enhanced-relationship <![CDATA[ADIO expands Abu Dhabi's trade links with Western Australia]]> ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a collaboration Letter of Intent with Western Australia's (WA) Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation to accelerate growth across shared areas of economic interest.

The collaboration is part of a series of strategic ADIO initiatives to drive greater private sector opportunities through strengthened relations with A]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274155546/adio-expands-abu-dhabi-trade-links-with-western-australia 274155546 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:03:41 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274155546/adio-expands-abu-dhabi-trade-links-with-western-australia <![CDATA[Jim Chalmers warns budget revenue upgrades will be modest but flags expected surplus]]> Treasurer Jim Chalmers will say lower commodity prices and a softening labour market mean this year's revenue upgrade will be modest, when he outlines on Thursday the government's strategy for the May 14 budget.

At the same time, Chalmers will all but confirm the budget will be in the black, declaring, "We are still shooting for a second surplus".

He also will indicated the government is likely to bank a ]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274155731/jim-chalmers-warns-budget-revenue-upgrades-will-be-modest-but-flags-expected-surplus 274155731 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:01:58 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274155731/jim-chalmers-warns-budget-revenue-upgrades-will-be-modest-but-flags-expected-surplus <![CDATA[Australia's bid to navigate troubled waters in Red Sea]]> Attacks from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have jeopardised Australia's already-vulnerable dependency on maritime time. Finding new ways forward will be vital.

As Houthi rebels continue attacks on ships in the Red Sea, companies the world over are feeling the pain, with Australia no exception.

An Australian livestock shipment bound for Israel in January was Health Presso

New Delhi [India], February 19: Brace yourselves for a transformative medical experience! The Association of Physicians of India (API) unveils its 79th Annual Conference, APICON 2024, promising a glimpse into the future of healthcare from February 22nd to 25th at Bharat Mandapam<]]> http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274130410/apicon-2024-a-mahakumbh-of-10000-doctors-for-a-showcase-of-medical-excellence-and-innovation-in-delhi 274130410 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:32:06 GMT http://www.sydneysun.com/news/274130410/apicon-2024-a-mahakumbh-of-10000-doctors-for-a-showcase-of-medical-excellence-and-innovation-in-delhi <![CDATA[Education Minister to Inaugurate the World Universities Summit 2024 hosted by the O.P. Jindal Global University]]>

OP Jindal University

Sonipat (Haryana) [India], February 16: The three-day World Universities Summit on "Universities of the Future: A Global Partnership for Social Justice and Sustainable Development" organised by the International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building (IIHEd) of