Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Australia maintains threat level at 'probable' in wake of Manchester attack

After a meeting of the national security committee, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that Australia will maintain its threat level at "probable".

US vice-president Mike Pence reaffirms alliance with Australia, to honour refugee deal

Sydney: US vice president Mike Pence on Saturday reaffirmed "the strong and historic" alliance with Australia and confirmed that it will honour a refugee deal that Washington made with Canberra

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull slams high CEO salaries

Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday railed against excessive salaries being paid to the nation's top business leaders and bureaucrats. Earlier this week, a Senate committee revealed that government-owned Australia Post's chief executive, Ahmed Fahour, earned 5.6 million Australian dollars ($4 million) in 2016, made up of a 4.4 million salary and a 1.2 million bonus, Xinhua news agency reported.

Brexit Effect: Australia, New Zealand to team up over fresh trade deals with EU, UK

Australia is seeking a bilateral free trade agreement with the EU that was adopted in a referendum on Thursday.

Commonwealth countries agree on an ambitious goal of limiting global warming

Commonwealth leaders have agreed to set up a climate change hub to facilitate access to funds for the small and poor countries, a decision which is in sync with India's demand for providing adequate financial resources to developing nations to reduce green house gas emissions.