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Hundreds of Austalians queue up outside an Australian welfare centre in Meblourne. AFP Photo

Jobless Australians scramble for help as fears of economic crisis grow

Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned the coronavirus pandemic would cause an economic crisis akin to the Great...

23 March 2020 11:34 AM IST

People sunbathe on Bondi Beach ahead of its closure in Sydney on Saturday. AFP Photo

Sydney shuts down Bondi Beach after crowds turn deaf ear to virus...

The temporary measure comes after photos of beachgoers packed on the famous sands were widely shared online, drawing ire...

21 March 2020 11:52 AM IST

Australia urges cruise ship passengers to self-isolate

Australia urges cruise ship passengers to self-isolate

The cruise ship Ruby Princess was on a cruise from Sydney to New Zealand when passengers fell sick and 13 were tested...

20 March 2020 12:50 PM IST

New Zealand Justice Minister Andrew Little speaks to lawmakers in Wellington, New Zealand. AP Photo

In a historic vote, New Zealand Parliament decriminalises abortion

Despite its progressive reputation, New Zealand had until now maintained abortion as an offence

18 March 2020 4:05 PM IST

Australia urges citizens against travelling abroad

Prime Minister Scott Morrison also ordered a halt to -"non-essential-" indoor gatherings of more than 100 people

18 March 2020 10:18 AM IST

File photo of New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern. AP Photo

New Zealand unveils 7.3 billion dollar stimulus package to counter...

The centre-left government said it was the equivalent of three years-' worth of budget operational funding in one go

17 March 2020 9:17 AM IST

Australia set to isolate international arrivals to contain virus...

The measure will come into effect from Sunday midnight

15 March 2020 10:13 AM IST

Travelers wearing masks wait for a flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. AP Photo

Will isolate incoming passengers, New Zealand says

New Zealand has had only six confirmed cases of the illness and all of those have been connected with international...

14 March 2020 12:09 PM IST

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New Zealand cancels mosque massacre remembrance over virus fears

Two consecutive terrorist shooting attacks occurred at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during Friday prayer on 15...

14 March 2020 9:19 AM IST

Senior Australian minister tested positive for Covid19

Senior Australian minister tested positive for Covid19

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton tested positive days after he reutrned from Washington

13 March 2020 1:30 PM IST

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks Parramatta Stadium, in western Sydney. AFP Photo

Australia announces ban on non-essential gatherings

A total of 196 coronavirus cases have now been confirmed across Australia

13 March 2020 12:34 PM IST

Shelves are empty of hand sanitiser in a supermarket in Sydney. AFP Photo

Covid19 scare prompts -'panic buy-' in Australia

Despite government assurances, there has been a run on some items at Australian supermarkets

4 March 2020 11:15 AM IST