Australia

Australia reported 14 new cases on Sunday - the lowest daily increase in new coronavirus cases in three months as strict lockdown in Melbourne reduces infections sharply. Brazil and Argentina have announced that they are joining a global alliance seeking to pool the purchase and distribution of future COVID-19 vaccines. Despite threats of heavy fines…

Australia will host the 2020 Rugby Championship, which will begin on November 7.The participation of the Springboks in the tournament remains in doubt.South Africa's borders remain closed as the fight against the coronavirus crisis continues.Australia was picked over New Zealand to host the coronavirus-affected Rugby Championship on Friday, but the pandemic may prevent world champions…

Rugby Australia Thursday amended its eligibility rules for the Wallabies, allowing up to two overseas-based players who do not meet the 60-cap criteria to pull on the national jersey.But the change will only be for the remainder of 2020.Rugby Australia interim chief Rob Clarke called it "a prudent and measured step" in response to the…

Health 24 August 2020 By Alice Klein Australia is turning the corner on covid-19Credit: JAMES ROSS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Australia’s second wave of the coronavirus appears to be finally subsiding, but the country isn’t out of the woods yet. Australia succeeded in containing its first covid-19 outbreak by the end of April, but was hit by a new…

By David Hambling The Bluebottle uncrewed vessels can operate autonomously at seaOcius Technology Australia is deploying a fleet of uncrewed robot boats to patrol its waters and monitor weather and wildlife. They will also flag boats potentially transporting asylum seekers, a plan that has concerned human rights groups. The 5-metre-long vessels, known as Bluebottles after…