australia
Australia mints its most valuable coin ever
Culture
September 4, 2018
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
August 31, 2018
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
August 30, 2018
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
August 29, 2018
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
August 24, 2018
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
World
August 23, 2018
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
World
August 22, 2018
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
August 15, 2018
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
August 14, 2018
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
August 13, 2018
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…