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June Armstrong flew from Christchurch, New Zealand to Brisbane, Australia on May 2 for some family time. At the Christchurch airport, the woman bought a muffin and gluten-free chicken sandwich.

India will open consulate in Brisbane, says PM Modi

Modi made the announcement while addressing a packed stadium at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena.

Drunk New Zealand man urinates on plane floor, served notice at Brisbane airport

The 72-year-old man has been charged with offensive behaviour. "Antisocial or illegal behaviour is unacceptable," the Australian police said.

Australia's Brisbane to host 2032 Olympic Games: IOC

Brisbane will become the third Australian city to host the Summer Olympic Games after Melbourne and Sydney

India vs Australia: Video of fans singing 'Vande Mataram' at the stadium will give you goosebumps

The Indian Cricket team pulled off a historic win at the fourth and final Test of the series against Australia in Brisbane's Gabba on January 19, retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Know your heroes: A few good men and a story of a lifetime

An amalgamation of fascinating life stories that scripted one of the most memorable moments in the history of Indian cricket. The men who humbled Australia in their own backyard, defying odds and naysayers, are not the ones staring from the billboards in manic metro cities but shy, quiet and unassuming characters from the suburbs and the hinterlands. These are strong character artists of an author-backed film rather than mega stars with bulging biceps of 200-crore potboilers.

India breaches 'Fortress Gabba' in Brisbane, clinches series against Australia by 2-1; see pictures

The Indian Cricket team pulled off a historic win at the fourth and final Test of the series against Australia in Brisbane's Gabba on January 19, retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India won the series by 2-1.

Adani to spend $300 mn on Aus solar plants; secures land deals

The contraction of AUD 200 million (USD 150 million approximately) each solar plants in south Australia's Whyalla region and in Moranbah in the east of Australia will begin late next year, the company said.

GAAR to incorporate OECD initiative norms on tax avoidance

The BEPS initiative aims to ensure that taxes are paid where profits are made. Multinational companies use a wide range of cross border tax planning techniques that result in little or tax liability and such results are referred to as 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting'.

Australia wins Adelaide test; batting lets India down

Murali Vijay gave good company to Kohli as India were cruising at one stage with the score on 242 for 2. Nathan Lyon gave Australia the all important breakthrough by trapping Vijay right in front of his stumps as India succumbed in front of an average Aussie attack.

You will begin to find change in India: Modi to Australians

He also assured the Australian business leaders that they will begin to see a change in the investment scenario in India. "Good governance is the starting point of change and it is important to business as it is to ordinary citizens. You will begin to find a difference in India," Modi said in Brisbane.

At G20 summit, US and Europe blast Russia over Ukraine

Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brisbane, Obama placed security and climate change at the centre stage of the leaders meeting, overshadowing talks on global economic growth.

PM Modi reaches Australia for G-20 meet

In the second leg of his three-nation tour, PM Modi is scheduled to attend a dinner hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later in the day. He will also be meeting his UK counterpart David Cameron on Friday.

India proactively set G-20 annual summit agenda: S Prabhu

Ahead of the summit, India‘s Sherpa, Suresh Prabhu said that India was most proactive in setting the G-20 agenda

'Lost world' of Australian rainforest yields 3 new species

The new animals are a leaf-tail gecko, a golden-coloured skink and a boulder-dwelling frog living in the unique rocky rainforest in Cape Melville, some 1,500 km (900 miles) north west of Brisbane, Australia's third most populous city.

Jayant Patel loses bid on manslaughter charge

Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel has lost his bid to escape trial over the death of an elderly patient after an Australian court rejected his request to have a manslaughter charge put on hold indefinitely.

George Michael cancels Australia tour, cites anxiety

British singer George Michael has cancelled his tour of Australia due to "major anxiety" brought on by his recent battle with severe pneumonia, he announced on his website.