Australian Elections

Australia has voted, and for the first time since World War II, is heading for a hung parliament.

Latest Rate Hike

Australia's 4 big banks haven't wasted any time passing on in full the Reserve Bank's 25 basis point interest rate rise.

Assessment Changes

Trades people applying to live and work in Australia permanently from July 1 will require increased English language skills under changes introduced by the Rudd Government.

60 Years of Citizenship

170 people from more than 40 countries became Australian citizens in ceremonies across the country on Thursday 9 July, as the nation celebrated Constitution Day, the birthday of Australia's government.

Same-Sex Couples

The Australian Government has introduced changes to remove discrimination against same-sex couples and their children from Commonwealth law.

Budget '09

Wayne Swan, the federal treasurer, has handed down his second budget. It includes a record breaking deficit, massive infrastructure spending & huge revenue losses.

Migration Cuts

Australian Government announces further cuts to skilled migration in 2009-10 Budget.

Arafura Games

The Arafura games are held in Darwin every two years, and are currently underway.

Migration Racket

An alleged racket involving a migration agent supplying false documents to support visa applications has been uncovered in a multi-agency operation in New South Wales.

Swine Flu

As concern about the spread of Swine Flu to Australia sets in, passengers on incoming international flights are being screened.