australia
Sperm count in the western world is half what it was in the 1970s: new research
Health & Fitness
July 26, 2017
Sperm count in the western world is half what it was in the 1970s: new research
If the methodology and extrapolations are correct in a new analysis published Tuesday, and it appears they are, then the…
Cardinal Pell arrives in Australia to face sexual offence charges
World
July 10, 2017
Cardinal Pell arrives in Australia to face sexual offence charges
A top Vatican official charged in his native Australia with historical sex crimes arrived in Sydney on Monday ahead of…
UPDATE: Australia suspends air strikes in Syria after U.S. downing of Syrian jet
Middle East
June 20, 2017
UPDATE: Australia suspends air strikes in Syria after U.S. downing of Syrian jet
Australia said on Tuesday it had suspended air strikes into Syria following the U.S. downing of a Syrian military jet…
One in 14 Catholic priests accused of abuse in Australia
World
February 6, 2017
One in 14 Catholic priests accused of abuse in Australia
Seven percent of Catholic priests were accused of abusing children in Australia between 1950 and 2010 but the allegations were…
Four dead, more than 20 hurt when driver ploughs into Australian pedestrians
World
January 20, 2017
Four dead, more than 20 hurt when driver ploughs into Australian pedestrians
A man deliberately drove into pedestrians, killing four and injuring more than 20, in the center of Australia's second largest…
Sisi swaps ground-breaking invitations with Australia’s PM
Egypt
September 5, 2016
Sisi swaps ground-breaking invitations with Australia’s PM
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has accepted an invitation to visit Egypt in an effort to boost bilateral relations, extending…
Treasures of Versailles to go on display in Australia
Art news
July 22, 2016
Treasures of Versailles to go on display in Australia
Riches from the Palace of Versailles including a harp belonging to Marie Antoinette will travel to Australia, the country's national…
Story of Sydney Opera House to hit the big screen
Cinema/TV
June 8, 2016
Story of Sydney Opera House to hit the big screen
The story behind the Sydney Opera House and its Danish architect Jorn Utzon is to be made into a movie,…
Australia’s asylum seeker detentions on PNG island ruled illegal
World
April 26, 2016
Australia’s asylum seeker detentions on PNG island ruled illegal
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Australia's practice of detaining asylum seekers on PNG's northern Manus Island…
Lebanon to decide ‘soon’ on fate of Australian film crew
Middle East
April 9, 2016
Lebanon to decide ‘soon’ on fate of Australian film crew
Lebanese authorities are expected to decide soon on whether a four-member Australian film crew will face charges in connection with…