Dutton elected Liberal leader in Australia
Dutton elected Liberal leader in Australia
Peter Dutton has been elected unopposed as the new Liberal leader, and former environment minister Sussan Ley will become his deputy.
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Concern as Covid deaths rise in Australia
Concern as Covid deaths rise in Australia
Covid-related deaths are again on the rise in Australia, where 88 fatalities were recorded over the weekend and 363 in the past seven days.
China signs deal with Samoa as Australia vows Pacific Islands plan
China signs deal with Samoa as Australia vows Pacific Islands plan
China's foreign minister signed a deal with Samoa on Saturday to strengthen diplomatic relations, while Australia's new leader said he had a "comprehensive plan" for the Pacific, as Beijing and...
Australian man confirmed killed in Ukraine
Australian man confirmed killed in Ukraine
An Australian man has died while providing humanitarian aid in war-torn Ukraine, the prime minister has confirmed.
More than 20 hurt in boating accident at WA tourist spot
More than 20 hurt in boating accident at WA tourist spot
More than 20 passengers have been injured, 12 of them seriously, on a tourist boat that ran into trouble off Western Australia's Kimberley Coast.
Flood warnings in NSW as heavy rain continues
Flood warnings in NSW as heavy rain continues
People living in the New South Wales Northern Rivers region are enduring more rain as they try to recover from the impact of devastating floods earlier this year.
A pragmatist who promises unity
A pragmatist who promises unity
Anthony Albanese, set to be Australia's next Prime Minister, is a pragmatic leader from a working-class background who has pledged to end divisions in the country.
Aussies vote for change
Aussies vote for change
Australia's Labor Party has ended almost a decade of conservative rule, as the government was swept away in an election by a wave of support for candidates who campaigned for more action on climate change.
Aussie voters head to polls in close-run election
Aussie voters head to polls in close-run election
Australians are voting in a national election, with opinion polls showing the opposition Labor Party narrowly ahead of the ruling conservative coalition.
Australia reports first monkeypox case in traveller from Britain
Australia reports first monkeypox case in traveller from Britain
Australia has recorded its first official case of monkeypox in Victoria, with another suspected infection identified in NSW.
'Quiet Australians' to decide election: PM
'Quiet Australians' to decide election: PM
Quiet Australians will again deliver a Liberal-National government, the prime minister says.
'Bulldozer' Morrison bowls over boy
'Bulldozer' Morrison bowls over boy
Aussie PM Scott Morrison has joked a football team could use him as a "bulldozer" for their new grandstand after knocking over a child during a mock match.
More Aussies struggling under poverty line
More Aussies struggling under poverty line
More Australians are struggling to afford housing, food, and basic medical care, as new research shows most visitors to one charity are living below the poverty line.
Climate-conscious independents could determine Aussie election
Climate-conscious independents could determine Aussie election
After some of the worst fires and floods ever to hit Australia, a new cohort of climate-conscious independents are threatening to shake up the federal election on Saturday.
Former Aussie cricketer killed in crash
Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash
Former Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds has been killed in a Queensland car crash.
Aussies crunched by rental crisis
Aussies crunched by rental crisis
From the riverside city of Launceston to red-dirt towns in the Pilbara, a rental crunch is hitting Australia.
Man tied to cocaine diver case refused bail
Man tied to cocaine diver case refused bail
An alleged drug importer tied to the discovery of a dead diver near a $A20 million cocaine haul in Newcastle in New South Wales has been formally refused bail.
Chinese warship didn't enter Australian waters: Morrison
Chinese warship didn't enter Australian waters: Morrison
A Chinese warship being tracked off the Western Australian coast did not enter Australian waters, according to the country's prime minister.
Hero to hindrance: Morrison hurts party's hopes
Hero to hindrance: Morrison hurts party's election hopes
Three years ago, Scott Morrison's ebullient personality as the little known and newly installed leader of Australia's Liberal Party was a big factor in its unexpected election victory.
Kiwi accused of daughter's murder extradited to Australia
Kiwi accused of daughter's murder extradited to Australia
A New Zealander who allegedly beat her 2-year-old daughter to death at a cult 30 years ago has landed in Australia to face charges.