In total, 13 legal entities were under restrictions. The Australian authorities have already included Russians and companies in the sanctions list several times Australian authorities have included 13 Russian legal entities in the sanctions list, follows from a document published on the government website. In particular, the following were sanctioned:…
US, UK and Australia agree to work on hypersonic weapons
In addition, the AUKUS countries intend to jointly create means to counter hypersonic weapons and electronic warfare .jpg” alt=”US, UK and Australia agree to work on hypersonic weapons” /> Australia, US and UK will start working together on hypersonic weapons as part of the AUKUS defense partnership, leaders said in…
Australia to ban exports of wine, pearls, caviar and horses to Russia
Australia has banned the supply of wine, caviar, pearls and thoroughbred horses to Russia The head of the Australian Foreign Ministry said that countries are doing “everything possible” to put pressure on Moscow .jpg” alt=”Australia will ban the export of wines, pearls, caviar and horses to Russia” /> Australia will…
Australia to supply Ukraine with lethal weapons through NATO partners
Scott Morrison: Australia to supply lethal weapons to Ukraine through NATO partners s0.rbk.ru/v6_top_pics/media/img/1/95/756459358043951.jpg” alt=”Australia will supply lethal weapons to Ukraine through NATO partners” /> Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Australia will send lethal weapons to Ukraine, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. “We are already providing…
Anti-government conspiracy with wealthy ‘puppeteer’ uncovered in Australia
Australia uncovers anti-government conspiracy of foreigners with the participation of the “puppeteer” Intelligence reported that a rich “puppeteer” identified candidates for political office and assisted in their advancement. All this was done in agreement with foreign intelligence services in order to gain access to secret information jpg” alt=”In Australia, an…
“Stab in the back”: how the treaty against China quarreled Australia with France
The AUKUS alliance, which was created by the UK, Australia and the United States, is aimed at China, political analysts say. But France was the first to be indignant: because of the new contract, it lost a contract for € 56 billion. Why this happened – in the RBC video…
Australia snubs EU arms producers again after submarine scandal
Follow RT on Australia is to scrap its fleet of 47 Taipan multipurpose military helicopters and replace them with US Lockheed Martin-designed Black Hawks at a cost of $4.8 billion. The decision to replace the European-designed helicopters, first reported by The Australian newspaper, was confirmed by Canberra on Friday. “The…
Australia joins US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Follow RT on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed that his country will not send government officials to the Winter Olympics in China next year, following in the footsteps of the United States. Morrison said on Wednesday that it will “come as no surprise that Australia will not be sending any…
Scientists reveal purpose of giant monolith in Australia, and it’s grim
Follow RT on Researchers are constructing a ‘black box’ in Australia, a device that they say is meant to survive climate change disasters and warn future survivors about humanity’s mistakes. Described as a “tool,” the monolith is being “built to outlive us all” and will be constructed in a remote…
Australian politician names surprise culprit for low Aboriginal vax rate
Follow RT on The premier of Western Australia has suggested US-based “white supremacist groups” may be to blame for low Covid vaccination rates among Aboriginals, claiming the Indigenous community has been targeted with anti-vaxx propaganda. “There’s been some misinformation provided to Aboriginal people from people who do not have their…
Beijing slams Australia over ‘delusional miscalculation’
Follow RT on China has called out Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton over an “irresponsible” assessment of its foreign policy, after a speech in which he questioned if a potential takeover of Taiwan would be enough to “satisfy” Beijing. During a press conference on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao…
Djokovic’s dad makes Russian vaccine claim, warns ‘blackmailed’ champ will skip Australia
Follow RT on Tennis icon Novak Djokovic’s father has warned that the champion will “probably” not play at the Australian Open in January – because he has been “blackmailed” during his Covid vaccination saga. World number one Djokovic has repeatedly refused to disclose whether he is vaccinated or not, while…
Australia declares war on ‘trolls’
Follow RT on The Australian government will introduce new legislation forcing social media companies to “unmask” anonymous users who post offensive comments, or make them pay defamation fines if they are unable or refuse to do so. The new initiative seeks to define social media giants as publishers, making them…
Anti-China riots on island incited from abroad, premier says
Follow RT on The latest rioting in the Solomon Islands’ capital and its Chinatown had been incited from abroad, the country’s prime minister claimed. Australian police officers have landed in the troubled country to help restore public order. In an interview with Australia’s ABC news channel on Friday, Prime Minister…
Australia ‘alarmed’ by Chinese spy ship
Follow RT on Canberra has confirmed reports of a Chinese spy vessel spotted off the Australian coast, with officials decrying the “alarming” action despite noting that Beijing was within its rights to sail in international waters. Prime Minister Scott Morrison acknowledged that a Chinese surveillance ship spent some time near…
Australia deploys troops to island hit by anti-China riots
Follow RT on Canberra has sent police, soldiers and diplomatic staff to the Solomon Islands in an bid to quell violent demonstrations over the county’s ties with China, with protesters recently attempting to storm the national parliament. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the deployment on Thursday, saying that a…
Australia considering Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott – reports
Follow RT on Australia is considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, according to reports. The news comes after US President Joe Biden said he was contemplating the step. The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Thursday that the Australian federal government is being urged by politicians…
Australia slaps ‘terrorist’ label on all of Hezbollah
Follow RT on Australia has designated all of Lebanon’s influential Hezbollah movement as a terrorist organization, expanding the earlier ban on its armed units to the political wing. Hezbollah poses a “real” and “credible” threat to Australia, Karen Andrews, the country’s home affairs minister, said on Wednesday. The Lebanon-based group…
US & UK to share classified submarine data with Australia under AUKUS
Follow RT on Washington, London, and Canberra have signed an agreement on the sharing of sensitive, classified submarine data as part of the AUKUS pact to arm Australia with nuclear-powered subs, reached by the sides in September. The newly-signed deal will allow the US and the UK to share nuclear…
Australia mocks China’s ‘silly’ AUKUS concerns
Follow RT on Australia’s Defense Minister derided a senior Chinese diplomat’s comments as “silly” and “comical,” after the latter dubbed Canberra’s trilateral nuclear-powered submarine pact with the US and UK a threat to peace. During a television interview on Friday, Peter Dutton said acting Chinese Ambassador Wang Xining was “probably…
Covid jab compensation claims soar in Australia
Follow RT on Australia’s government could be forced to spend tens of millions in payouts after receiving more than 10,000 compensation claims from people who suffered side effects and loss of income due to Covid-19 vaccines. Under its no-fault indemnity scheme, eligible claimants can apply for compensation amounts between AU$5,000…
Statue of India’s iconic leader targeted in Australia
Follow RT on Police in Victoria are calling for witnesses after unidentified vandals tried to behead a newly-installed statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has condemned the “disgraceful” incident. Morrison unveiled the life-sized bronze sculpture in the Melbourne suburb of Rowville on Friday. Over the weekend, however,…
Australia had better prepare for ‘sacrifice’, Chinese media boss warns
Follow RT on If the Australian military intervenes in Beijing’s relations with Taiwan, it had better be ready to “sacrifice” its soldiers to a counter attack, the editor-in-chief of China’s state-affiliated Global Times said. Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton vowed to “support the US in an action if the US…
Australia could vaccinate under-12s by January
Follow RT on Australian children under the age of 12 could be vaccinated against Covid-19 by early January should there be no setbacks, Health Minister Greg Hunt has revealed, as vaccination of children aged 12 to 15 exceeds 70%. Hunt told ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday that children under 12…
US bombers conduct refueling exercises over Australia
Follow RT on American long-range B-1B Lancers took part in joint air drills with the Australian Air Force, including refueling and other combat training, part of a long-term plan to strengthen military ties between the two countries. The mission involved air-to-air refueling of two US B-1B bombers with Australian KC-30A…
Australia kicks off Covid-19 booster drive
Follow RT on Australia has started rolling out booster shots to ramp up immunity against Covid-19. Anyone aged over 18 who completed their primary two-dose course of vaccination at least six months ago is now eligible. On Monday morning, Australia officially started its booster shot campaign although since Saturday as…
Washington to let Julian Assange serve sentence in Australia if convicted after extradition to US, legal document shows
Follow RT on Lawyers acting on behalf of the US government have “provided assurance” to a UK extradition hearing that any custodial sentence imposed on WikiLeaks founder Assange by an American court would be allowed to be served in Australia. The US government has begun its appeal against an initial…
Australia might let in unvaccinated tennis stars. Don’t treat that as a win – unjabbed athletes are still being victimized
Follow RT on A leaked email has suggested unvaccinated tennis stars could still be allowed to play at the Australian Open. Far from being a reason to cheer, it highlights just how prejudicial sport is becoming against vaccine refusers. Contrary to what local officials have said in recent weeks, it…
EU postpones free trade talks with Australia for second time in wake of simmering multibillion-dollar submarine deal row
Follow RT on The European Union has postponed its trade negotiations with Australia for the second time a month after Canberra decided to ditch a deal with France for nuclear-powered submarines in favor of that with the US and the UK. This time the talks have been delayed until February…
‘When do we deploy?’ Candace Owens mockingly calls for intervention in ‘tyrannical’ Australia, triggering critics (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Influential conservative commentator Candace Owens called on the US to intervene in Australia’s “tyrannical” treatment of its citizens this week – less than a month after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis compared Australia to China. On an episode of her show ‘Candace’ earlier this week, Owens read out…