East Timor is using China as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Australia’s government over the construction of a gas pipeline from the resource-heavy Timor Sea.
Multiple Australian rugby stars are in open revolt and threatening to boycott coming matches after the team’s management told the players they must wear a gay pride-themed jersey.
Embattled Hollywood actress Amber Heard is under investigation for perjury in Australia, according to reports.
The Australian central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia, has hiked the cash rate by a massive 50 basis points, from 0.35 percent to 0.85 percent, to tackle soaring inflation.