Australian energy ministers back renewables, storage to address gas crisis

Australia’s energy ministers have agreed to an 11-point plan to address the nation’s gas crisis when the country’s energy prices are spiking due to high winter demand and supply shortages. Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen on Wednesday night chaired a meeting with his state and territory counterparts to discuss solutions to the crisis, agreeing to give the Australian Energy […]

Australian PM Scott Morrison announces new Consulate General in Bengaluru

Terming Bengaluru as the world’s fastest-growing technology hub, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced a new Consulate General in the capital city of the Indian state of Karnataka. “I’m pleased to let you know that Australia is also seeking to establish a new Consulate General in Bengaluru,” Morrison said at Sydney Dialogue. “Bengaluru […]

Australian PM Scott Morrison announces reopening of international travel, easing border restrictions

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the reopening of international travel and easing of border restrictions. Morrison said that the international border will reopen next month for states that have reached 80 per cent vaccination rates, starting with New South Wales, reported ABC News. Fully vaccinated Australians and permanent residents arriving in NSW […]

Australian state warns of continuing restrictions for those unvaccinated

Authorities of the Australian state of New South Wales said on Monday that greater freedoms promised at 80 percent rates of vaccination would not necessarily be granted to the unvaccinated. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged citizens to remain vigilant, continue to get vaccinated and warned that those who choose not to get the jabs […]