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Rescuers managed to reach Terry Harch late Thursday and he was airlifted out during a break in bad weather on Friday afternoon. (Photo: Twitter | @SoldierOnAust)

'Lucky to be alive': Climber found just in time on deadly mountain

Terry Harch, a 29-year-old Australian soldier, was spotted waving his arm in the snow on the South Island's notorious...

3 Aug 2018 12:32 PM IST

Rathod had arrived in Australia four years ago on a student visa to study accountancy. (Photo: Facebook | Maulin Rathod)

Teenage girl charged with murder of Indian student in Australia

Teenager was charged with attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury...

30 July 2018 2:08 PM IST

According to media reports, emergency services were called to the scene and Maulin Rathod was found with life-threatening injuries. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian student killed in Australia after online date goes wrong

Maulin Rathod, an accounting student, died at a local hospital, after he was found critically injured at the girl's...

26 July 2018 8:52 AM IST

Maulin Rathod, an accounting student, died Tuesday night at a local hospital, after he was found critically injured at the girls house on Monday night. (Photo: Facebook | Maulin Rathod)

25-yr-old Indian student killed in Australia after meeting girl on...

According to media reports, emergency services were called to the scene and Maulin Rathod was found with...

25 July 2018 7:51 PM IST

Australian doctor, forerunner in Thai cave rescue, affected by family tragedy

Australian doctor, forerunner in Thai cave rescue, affected by family...

Richard Harris, world-renowned medic, diver present in dramatic rescue of Thai boys, was reportedly last person to leave...

11 July 2018 3:09 PM IST

The Japanese coastguard said the tug lost control and drifted into the warship as a rope got caught in its propeller, but confirmed there were no injuries. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Australia grants AUD 26 bn contract for anti-submarine warships to...

The frigates will be 'the most advanced anti-submarine warships in the world', underpin country's security for decades...

29 Jun 2018 11:06 AM IST

Ardern, 37, is the countrys youngest prime minister since 1856. (Facebook/ Jacinda Ardern)

New Zealand prime minister gives birth to baby girl

Jacinda Ardern becomes second world leader to give birth while in office.

21 Jun 2018 12:46 PM IST

Online search giant Google has filed an appeal at the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against a judgment from Indias competition watchdog.

Australia court paves way for Google 'underworld' defamation case

A Victorian state court ruled in favour of Google, but Australia's High Court has now upheld an appeal by Trkulja.

13 Jun 2018 2:33 PM IST

We owe it to survivors not to waste this moment and we must continue to be guided by their wishes, Malcolm Turnbull said. (Photo: File)

Australia PM will make national apology to sex abuse victims

The royal commission, Australia's highest form of investigation, heard more than 8,000 harrowing personal stories...

13 Jun 2018 1:24 PM IST

The drama came after Malaysia Airlines lost two Boeing 777s in 2014. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lankan man sent to prison for 12 yrs for hoax bomb on Malaysia...

The 26-year-old was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty in a Melbourne court to attempting to take control of an...

7 Jun 2018 1:51 PM IST

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said his remarks at the closing of a global airlines gathering on Tuesday had been intended as a joke and taken out of context. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar Airways CEO apologises for remarks on women, says 'was a joke'

Baker defended his airline's record of gender diversity, saying 44 per cent of their staff are female including some in...

6 Jun 2018 4:30 PM IST

Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker (L) and Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce (R) attend a press conference at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual meeting in Sydney on June 5, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

'Of course' top job at Qatar Airways is held by a man: CEO

Akbar Al Baker said his airline had taken steps to address gender equality and said man leads it because it is a very...

5 Jun 2018 4:11 PM IST