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Australia mints its most valuable coin ever
Culture

Australia mints its most valuable coin ever

  Australia has minted a gold coin encrusted with rare pink diamonds worth Aus$2.48 million (US$1.8 million) to meet growing…
Catholic bishops in Australia reject compulsory abuse reporting, defying new laws
World

Catholic bishops in Australia reject compulsory abuse reporting, defying new laws

SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Catholic church in Australia said on Friday it would oppose laws forcing priests to report child…
US leaker Chelsea Manning to be barred from Australia
World

US leaker Chelsea Manning to be barred from Australia

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Convicted classified document leaker Chelsea Manning will not be allowed to enter Australia for a speaking…
To counter China, West plans bigger footprint in Pacific: sources
World

To counter China, West plans bigger footprint in Pacific: sources

  The United States, Australia, France and Britain will open new embassies in the Pacific, boost staffing levels, and engage…
Australia’s next PM made his name on turning back refugees
World

Australia’s next PM made his name on turning back refugees

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s next prime minister, Scott Morrison, is seen by some as an incongruous mix of a…
Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot
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Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot

CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stubbornly clung to power on Thursday as senior ministers deserted him, saying…
Dutton planning 2nd challenge to Australian prime minister
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Dutton planning 2nd challenge to Australian prime minister

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A government lawmaker said on Wednesday he was planning a second challenge against Australia’s prime minister…
Australian politician calls for ‘final solution’ on immigration
World

Australian politician calls for ‘final solution’ on immigration

  An Australian politician was widely condemned Wednesday after demanding “a final solution” to immigration and calling for a return…
Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws
Technology

Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws

  Tech companies could face fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer…
Black car Bolt’s only demand on Aussie football foray
Culture

Black car Bolt’s only demand on Aussie football foray

  Usain Bolt might be a superstar athlete but the fastest man ever won’t be getting special treatment when he…
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