The Australian Weekly

31/12/2023

16/10/2023

Australia internet safety watchdog has slapped a A$610,500 ($386,000; £317,360) fine on Elon Musk's X for failing to cooperate with a probe into anti-child abuse practices.

Australia internet safety watchdog has slapped a A$610,500 ($386,000; £317,360) fine on Elon Musk's X for failing to cooperate with a probe into anti-child abuse practices. It comes after Mr Musk in a post last November said that "removing child exploitation is priority #1". The eSafety Commission

14/10/2023

High-profile ‘no’ campaigners who oppose a voice to Australia’s parliament are confident the referendum will fail and have called for unity after the vote and greater action to assist Indigenous people.

High-profile 'no' campaigners who oppose a voice to Australia's parliament are confident the referendum will fail and have called for unity after the vote and greater action to assist Indigenous people. 'No' advocate Warren Mundine said he was feeling good about the result swinging his way after a

05/10/2023

Australia could ban teenagers from ever buying ci******es by gradually increasing the age limit at which people can buy smokes.

Australia could ban teenagers from ever buying ci******es by gradually increasing the age limit at which people can buy smokes. The government will closely monitor Rishi Sunak's pledge to stub out smoking in England by annually raising the age of the legal purchase of to***co by a year. A similar l

21/09/2023

US President Joe Biden met President Ranil Wickremesinghe in New York, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

US President Joe Biden met President Ranil Wickremesinghe in New York, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The brief meeting took place during a lavish dinner hosted by President Biden for the heads of state who had participated in the United Nations Gener

15/09/2023

Taiwan has told billionaire Elon Musk it is "not for sale" after he said the island was a part of China.

Taiwan has told billionaire Elon Musk it is "not for sale" after he said the island was a part of China. "Listen up, Taiwan is not part of the PRC [People's Republic of China] & certainly not for sale!," foreign minister Joseph Wu said on Mr Musk's X. At a business summit t

02/09/2023

Singaporeans have given Tharman Shanmugaratnam a resounding mandate to be Singapore’s ninth President.

Singaporeans have given Tharman Shanmugaratnam a resounding mandate to be Singapore’s ninth President. The 66-year-old former senior minister scored a big win with 70.4 per cent of the vote, while Mr Ng Kok Song and Mr Tan Kin Lian received 15.72 per cent and 13.88 per cent, respectively. Even

30/08/2023

In a world first, scientists say an 8cm (3in) worm has been found alive in the brain of an Australian woman.

In a world first, scientists say an 8cm (3in) worm has been found alive in the brain of an Australian woman. The "string-like structure" was pulled from the patient's damaged frontal lobe during surgery in Canberra last year. "It was definitely not what we were expecting. Everyone was shocked,

25/08/2023

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a fellow student at an Adelaide school, prompting it to go into lockdown.

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a fellow student at an Adelaide school, prompting it to go into lockdown. The victim, a 12-year-old girl, was taken to hospital with cuts to her torso. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening. Police and ambulance services were

23/08/2023

India staked new claim as a national superpower in space, landing its Chandrayaan-3 mission safely on the moon's unexplored south pole on Wednesday.

India staked new claim as a national superpower in space, landing its Chandrayaan-3 mission safely on the moon's unexplored south pole on Wednesday. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft launched last month and touch downed on the lunar surface around 8:34 a.m. ET. The feat makes India the fourth country –

26/07/2023

A daughter of Sri Lankan immigrants has won Australia’s biggest literary prize, the Miles Franklin Literary Award.

A daughter of Sri Lankan immigrants has won Australia’s biggest literary prize, the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Australian-Tamil lawyer Shankari Chandran won the $60, 000 prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award for her novel, "Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens". The award was announced at a c

15/07/2023

Aman has been arrested and two women are in hospital with serious injuries after an hours-long siege at Campbelltown in Adelaide's east.

Aman has been arrested and two women are in hospital with serious injuries after an hours-long siege at Campbelltown in Adelaide's east. Police said they were called to a house at Elm Street at 1:30pm to reports of gunshots. Two women received gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital with serious

13/07/2023

Shangri-La Dubai, the iconic luxury hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, is proud to celebrate 20 years of world-class hospitality, exceptional service, and timeless elegance.

The hotel also hosted a gala cocktail to commemorate the occasion, comprising dignitaries, loyal patrons, influential figures from the hospitality industry, and members of the media. The evening unfolded amidst an ambience of sophistication and grace, as guests were transported into a world of timeless elegance. From the first sip of exquisite cocktails to the indulgence of delectable canapés, every moment was meticulously crafted to create a truly unforgettable experience.

06/07/2023

Instagram-owner Meta has launched its Threads app, which experts say could attract Twitter users unhappy with recent changes to the platform.

Instagram-owner Meta has launched its Threads app, which experts say could attract Twitter users unhappy with recent changes to the platform. The app is now available to download in over 100 countries including the UK, but not yet in the European Union because of regulatory concerns.

05/07/2023

Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya says he has deep gratitude for Sri Lanka but added that America is the absolute greatest country in the world.

By Easwaran Rutnam Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya says he has deep gratitude for Sri Lanka but added that America is the absolute greatest country in the world. Palihapitiya tweeted saying he has been a citizen of three countries, Sri Lanka, Canada and the US. "Sri Lanka gave me life. Ca

29/06/2023

Video: Ranil questions English spoken by Tamil activist

President Ranil Wickremesinghe questioned the English spoken by a Tamil activist who confronted him at an event held during his just concluded overseas visit...