Australia to purchase US-made HIMARS missile system | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Australia on Thursday confirmed it is purchasing two advanced missile and rocket systems, including one...
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Novak Djokovic back in Australia following high-profile visa ban | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic is back in Australia, according to a spokesperson with Tennis Australia, nearly a year after his...
With eye on China, US to boost military forces in Australia — and ‘invite’ Japan to join in | CNN
The United States will increase the rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia, including bomber aircraft and...
Rape case that shook Australian politics abandoned over mental health fears | CNN
Sydney, Australia CNN — Prosecutors in Australia have ended high-profile legal action against a former government staffer accused of raping...
How a dirty flip-flop could cause catastrophe in Australia
But Australian officials are becoming increasingly concerned about what they'll bring home and are considering advising travelers to leave their...
Australia has a new left-leaning government: Here’s what you need to know
After almost a decade of conservative leadership, voters turned their back on the ruling coalition, instead backing those who campaigned...
Australian voters deliver strong message on climate, ending conservative government’s 9-year rule
Australian Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese claimed victory Saturday, though it was unclear as counting continued if his party would...
Soaring house prices create a new crisis in Australia
Her pale blue eyes fill with tears as she describes how she became homeless and her terror of what may...
The ‘lucky country’ is facing a test. The result will affect us all
"The roar is unbelievable. You can feel the oxygen getting taken out of the air," recalled the 57-year-old paramedic, who...
Why Australia and the US care so much about China’s security pact with a tiny Pacific island nation
As China put it, it was a mutually beneficial agreement aimed at creating peace and stability in the Solomon Islands,...
Australian man charged with more than 400 sexual offenses against children
The 47-year-old from Perth faces 240 counts of indecent dealing with a child under 13, 98 counts of indecently recording...
Australian leader sets general election for May 21
Morrison made the announcement from the capital, Canberra, after he lodged his formal recommendation for the election date with Governor-General...
Sydney orders thousands to evacuate as heavy rains cause flash floods
A man swept away by floods in the city's northwest was rescued by emergency crews, media reported, while television footage...
Australia continues flood relief and rescue efforts as Sydney braces for heavy rains
The death toll rose to 10 after a woman believed in her 80s was found dead inside a flooded property,...
Australia to spend a record $35 million to protect koalas
"Koalas are one of Australia's most loved and best recognised icons, both here at home and across the world, and...
Alleged ‘koala massacre’ prompts hundreds of animal cruelty charges
According to a statement from Victoria state's Conservation Regulator, 21 koalas were found dead and dozens more injured at a...
Sexual harassment rife inside Australian Parliament, report finds
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who ordered the review in February after his party came under pressure over its handling of...
Koalas are dying from chlamydia, and climate change is making it worse
For koalas, uncontrolled chlamydia can cause blindness and painful cysts in a animal's reproductive tract that may lead to infertility...
Australia is offering money to help victims leave violent partners
From Tuesday, victims can apply for a payment of 5,000 Australian dollars ($3,700), which includes cash and direct payments for...
More than 40 police staff in Australia could be fired for failing to take a vaccine
Under Victorian state law, all emergency service workers including police officers were set an October 15 deadline to book a...
