Melbourne

Keep calm and carry on, says England coach Trevor Bayliss

As holders of the Ashes, England would at least need to win two and draw one of the remaining tests in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney to take the urn back home with them.

Dec 07, 2017, 16:21 PM IST

Golf World Cup returning to Melbourne in 2018

Twenty-eight two-man teams will represent their countries from November 21-25 for the 59th edition of the tournament -- the only event in which top golfers come together and compete for their countries outside of the Olympics

Dec 05, 2017, 10:52 AM IST

Man arrested in Australia over alleged terror plot

Australian police have arrested a man they allege was planning to carry out a terror attack during New Year`s Eve celebrations in Melbourne.

Nov 28, 2017, 08:14 AM IST

Five-year-old boy wins right to wear turban to school in Australia

The family took their fight to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), claiming the school had breached the state’s Equal Opportunity Act by discriminating against their son on religious grounds.

Sep 19, 2017, 11:48 AM IST

Abhishek Bachchan shares an adorable pic of wifey Aishwarya with Aaradhya!

Bollywood's one of the best looking couples Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are a dream jodi to look up to. The madly-in-love duo have completed a decade together this year and are rock solid, touch wood!

Aug 23, 2017, 14:52 PM IST

These are world's top 10 most livable cities, Melbourne ranks No. 1

The study examined the socio-economic conditions of 230 global cities, such as health care, education, stability, culture, environment and infrastructure.

Aug 20, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

Melbourne most liveable city; Karachi, Dhaka among the least

Others in the 10 most liveable cities in the world include Toronto at the fourth place, followed by Calgary (5th), Adelaide (6th), Perth (7th), Auckland (8th), Helsinki (9th) and Hamburg (10th).

 

Aug 16, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan hoists the tricolor at IFFM with daughter Aaradhya

 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has become the first female actor ever to hoist the Indian flag at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2017 annual ceremony, which is part of a special segment. 

Aug 12, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

Infosys to acquire Brilliant Basics

Infosys has digital studios across Bengaluru, Pune, New York, London and Melbourne.

Aug 03, 2017, 20:04 PM IST

Australia ramps up airport security after alleged plane bomb plot

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton told reporters in Melbourne on Monday that the alleged plane bomb plot could prompt longer-term airport security changes.
 

Jul 31, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Australia boosts airport security after Sydney counter-terror raids

Australia raised its terror alert in September 2014 and has passed a series of anti-terrorist laws to prevent attacks on its territory. 

Jul 30, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

Four arrested in Sydney counter-terror raids

Four people were arrested in a series of raids across Sydney today which the prime minister said were carried out to foil plans for terrorist attacks in Australia.

Jul 29, 2017, 16:34 PM IST

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to attend Indian Film Festival in Melbourne

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be a special guest at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2017.

Jul 19, 2017, 15:36 PM IST

Cardinal Pell on his way home to Australia to face abuse charges: Media

Australian police charged Cardinal George Pell late last month, making the Vatican economy minister the highest-ranking Church official to face such accusations. 

Jul 09, 2017, 10:51 AM IST

Australian police use pepper spray to stop clashes at anti-immigration rally

Far-right activists from the True Blue Crew, which says it is opposed to refugees and the "Islamisation" of Australia, faced off with members of a left-wing coalition promoting tolerance in the city.

Jun 25, 2017, 13:28 PM IST

Sydney to erect barricades to prevent vehicle attacks: Police

Australia's largest city was also considering more permanent measures such as bollards, garden beds or other landscaping features in Martin Place, which houses a war memorial, the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the US Consulate General, a hotel and many luxury retail outlets.

Jun 23, 2017, 14:53 PM IST

Australian police arrest man for allegedly supplying gun in deadly Melbourne attack

Victoria state police said in a statement on their website that the man had been charged with four offences and would appear in court on June 14.
 

Jun 12, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

Lionel Messi`s Argentina down Brazil in Australian `Superclasico`

The two-time world champions and second ranked team are struggling outside the automatic qualifying positions in fifth spot in the South American group with four games left while Brazil have already qualified for Russia next year.

Jun 09, 2017, 18:33 PM IST

Australian counter-terrorism police conduct raids after fatal siege

Australian counter-terrorism police conducted raids in the southern city of Melbourne on Friday and questioned three men they said were suspected of providing weapons used in a deadly siege this week claimed by the Islamic State group.

Jun 09, 2017, 10:46 AM IST

Australian Muslims demand safe spaces to be 'inflammatory'

An Australian Islamic council has called for taxpayer-funded "safe spaces" so young Muslims can express "inflammatory" views without fear in a move slammed Thursday as troubling and wrong.

Jun 08, 2017, 09:24 AM IST