Australia

2018-05-20 14:40

Australia to host Iran's ‘Bystander’

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian short animation ‘Bystander’ directed by Sheyda Kashi will vie at SAGA: Adelaide International Women's Film Festival in Australia.

2018-04-23 09:15

6th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The 6th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) has kicked off in Tehran with participation of 35 high-ranking military delegations from across the world.

2018-03-19 09:51

‘Forouzan’ to vie at Melbourne indie filmfest.

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Forouzan’ directed by Mirabbas Khosravinejad has made it into the main competition section of 1st Melbourne City Independent Film Awards (MCIFA) in Australia.

2017-12-17 12:53

‘Alphabet’ to vie at Australia’s Colortape filmfest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iranian short animation ‘Alphabet’ directed by Kianoush Abedi will be screened in the 6th Colortape International Film Festival in Australia.

2017-10-29 15:47

‘Israfil’ wins NETPAC award at Iranian filmfest. Australia

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – ‘Israfil’, director Ida Panahandeh's follow-up to ‘Nahid’, has won the NETPAC award at the 7th Iranian Film Festival Australia.

2017-10-08 09:30

Iran, Australia ties on rise following JCPOA

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed on July 4, 2015, have increased remarkably relations as well as economic cooperation between Iran and the international community, including Australia.

2017-09-20 08:34

'The Three Letter Word' nominated at Auburn filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The short film ‘The Three Letter Word’ directed by Saleh Kashefi has been nominated for an award in 20th Auburn International Festival for Children and Young Adults.

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2017-09-12 14:35

By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Velayati meets with ANU chancellor

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Head of Strategic Research Center and Leader's senior adviser Ali Akbar Velayati met with Chancellor of The Australian National University Gareth John Evans AC, QC, on Tuesday.

2017-09-05 14:02

‘Release from Heaven’ goes to 2017 Asia Pacific Screen Awards

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian animated piece ‘Release from Heaven’ by Ali Noori Oskouei has been accepted into the screening program of the 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in Australia.

2017-08-21 10:01

Iran finishes runner-up at FIBA Asia Cup 2017

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian basketballers suffered a defeat against Australia to become vice-champion in FIBA Asia Cup in Beirut.

2017-07-25 13:06

Researchers optimize carbon nanotubes inspired by leopard skin

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iranian researchers from Kashan University in close collaboration with scholars from Deakin University of Australia successfully developed the application range of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) through the inspiration from leopard skin, INIC reports.

2017-07-09 16:57

‘Fusion’ goes to Australian filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Half-length Iranian film ‘Fusion’ directed by Ali Sharifi has been selected to compete at the 20th Revelation Perth International Film Festival, Australia.

2017-06-20 15:00

Australia suspends airstrikes in Syria after US downs Syrian jet

MOSCOW, Jun. 20 (MNA) – According to media reports, Australian Defense Force strike operations into Syria have temporarily ceased.

2017-06-02 17:57

foreign banks' caution about Iran due to unfamiliarity with its economy

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) –The Governor of Central Bank of Iran, Valiollah Seif, told Australian Ambassador to Tehran Ian Biggs that foreign banks are cautious about interacting with Iran because of unfamiliarity with Iran’s economy.

2017-03-07 11:55

‘Oblivion Season’ wins best trailer award at Phoenix Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian movie ‘Oblivion Season’, directed by Abbas Rafei, won the best trailer award at the Phoenix Film Festival Melbourne, in Australia.

2017-02-28 13:55

Tehran, Canberra to uplift relations in mining sector

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – IMIDRO head has proposed formation of a joint working group to strengthen mining cooperation between Iran and Australia and conduct common projects.

2017-01-24 13:17

U23 A/O Zone qualifiers:

Wheelchair basketball squad bags 3rd successive victory

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iran wheelchair basketball team has quelled host Thailand, India and Australia in the U23 Asia Oceania Zone qualifying tournament for the U23 World Championships.

2016-11-26 15:54

Iran wins 2 awards in 10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Winners in the 10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the region’s highest accolade in film, were announced on Friday at a glittering ceremony in Brisbane.

2016-11-09 11:40

Deputy FM:

‘Iran most secure country in ME’

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour has deemed Iran as the safest country in the Middle East.

2016-11-08 12:16

Deputy FM to visit New Zealand

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM Ebrahim Rahimpour, who is on an Asia-Pacific tour, will depart Sydney of Australia for Wellington in New Zealand on Tuesday.

2016-10-19 11:55

‘Little Boy’ wins Best Animation award at Veterans filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Australia’s Veterans Film Festival (VFF) dedicated to stories about war awarded Iranian productions ‘Little Boy’ with Best Animation and ‘Red Line’ with Best Music.

2016-10-18 16:15

'Starless Dreams' wins Special Jury Prize in Australia

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's documentary 'Starless Dreams', directed by Mehrdad Oskouei, won Special Jury Prize at Antenna Documentary Film Festival in Australia.

2016-10-04 12:04

'Shadows in Town' wins Best Short Film Award in Australia

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian short movie 'Shadows in Town', directed by Shahriar Pourseyyedian, won the Best Short Film Award at Auburn International Festival of Children and Young Adults in Australia.