News: Australia

We have started to collect the most important news related to Australia in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Australia: news

Cyclone Debbie: Deaths feared in Australia flood emergency

Friday, March 31st 2017, 0:24

Authorities order evacuations across two states in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie.
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Shark rescued from swimming pool in Australia

Wednesday, March 29th 2017, 8:16
related places: Sydney

The juvenile shark was not dangerous but it surprised swimmers in Sydney's far north.
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Cyclone Debbie: Deadly storm batters Australia

Tuesday, March 28th 2017, 13:31

The Queensland premier says "everyone will be in shock" when the full impact is known.
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Cyclone Debbie seen from space

Tuesday, March 28th 2017, 11:03

As the International Space Station passes over Australia, the full scale of Cyclone Debbie comes into view.
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Cyclone Debbie: Footage shows 'monster' storm hit Queensland

Tuesday, March 28th 2017, 4:48

A powerful cyclone carrying winds of up to 263km/h (163 mph) has reached the coast of Queensland, Australia.
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Cyclone Debbie: Thousands evacuate in Queensland, Australia

Monday, March 27th 2017, 13:05

Australian leaders plead for people to stay safe as Cyclone Debbie intensifies off Queensland.
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Google and Facebook now paying full tax, Australia says

Tuesday, March 21st 2017, 8:36

Multinational companies are paying full taxes due in Australia after a change in the law.
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Crocodile attack suspected in death of Australian man

Monday, March 20th 2017, 4:57
related countries: Aruba

Australian police believe the victim is a fisherman whose boat was found empty nearby.
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'Narcissistic' bird wins internet fans in Australia

Friday, March 17th 2017, 7:55

A bird that watched its own reflection for hours becomes the subject of internet fun.
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Great Barrier Reef survival relies on halting warming, study warns

Thursday, March 16th 2017, 1:15

The survival of Australia's natural wonder relies on tackling warming, new research warns.
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Mid-flight slumber cut short by exploding headphones

Wednesday, March 15th 2017, 3:03

Australia warns about the dangers of battery-powered devices after a woman is left with blisters.
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Coopers beer: Gay marriage row prompts boycott in Australia

Tuesday, March 14th 2017, 9:21

Australia's largest independent beer company faces backlash over a video by a religious group.
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Sailors rescued from 'enormous seas' off Australia

Wednesday, March 8th 2017, 23:37

Sailors tell of waves "the size of buildings" after their yacht broke in remote seas off Australia.
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UK tourist in Australia 'rape ordeal' out of hospital

Wednesday, March 8th 2017, 8:04
related countries: Aruba, United Kingdom

The backpacker who was allegedly held captive is being comforted by family, Australian police say.
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UK backpacker 'raped repeatedly' over two months in Australia

Tuesday, March 7th 2017, 11:39
related countries: United Kingdom

The backpacker was repeatedly attacked during a roadtrip across the Australian outback, police say.
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Female pedestrian signals ignite debate in Australia

Tuesday, March 7th 2017, 5:41
related countries: Aruba

The Australian lights are designed to "reduce unconscious bias", but critics say they are unnecessary.
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Adele confirms she is married to Simon Konecki

Sunday, March 5th 2017, 13:10
related places: Brisbane

During a concert in Brisbane, Australia, the singer confirms she has married Simon Konecki.
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Strength of family

Saturday, March 4th 2017, 19:57

How a long, anguished search for a lost mother helped forge Australia's newest literary star.
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Australia goes 25 years without recession

Wednesday, March 1st 2017, 10:07

A rebound in exports and domestic spending brings Australia close to a record for uninterrupted growth.
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Acting breakthrough

Sunday, February 26th 2017, 1:06

People with disabilities are becoming more visible in professional arts companies in Australia.
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Slippery customer: Teenager pulls out snake tangled in car

Friday, February 24th 2017, 18:15

Oli Wardrope from Queensland, Australia, bravely pulls out a snake from underneath a car.
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Israeli PM criticises UN 'hypocrisy' on historic Australia visit

Wednesday, February 22nd 2017, 4:31
related countries: Aruba, Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu receives support from his Australian counterpart on a historic visit.
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Massive art

Tuesday, February 21st 2017, 18:01

How Guido van Helten is using massive pieces of public art to save small towns in Australia.
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Three people found dead in water tank in Australia

Friday, February 17th 2017, 0:58

One man collapsed before another man and a woman went to his aid and also died, police say.
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Catholic Church paid A$276m to abuse victims in Australia

Thursday, February 16th 2017, 4:56

The compensation has been divided between thousands of sex abuse victims since 1980.
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Aerial harvest

Tuesday, February 14th 2017, 1:28

Aerial photos capture colours and patterns not typically associated with rural Australia.
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Australia bushfires: 'Most buildings' in community affected

Monday, February 13th 2017, 9:50

Aerial footage shows how bushfires have almost completely destroyed a small community in Australia.
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Fires ravage rural areas of New South Wales, Australia

Sunday, February 12th 2017, 12:18

Rural areas of Australia's New South Wales state have been evacuated as wildfires rage across the state, threatening homes and closing roads.
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Nearly 100 bushfires raging in Australia's New South Wales state

Sunday, February 12th 2017, 10:31

Rural areas of New South Wales state are evacuated as record temperatures and hot winds fan flames.
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Era of nuclear tests

Thursday, February 9th 2017, 16:29

A girl who elders believe died from nuclear testing is at the centre of an emotional row in Australia.
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US halts vetting Nauru refugees for now, Australia says

Thursday, February 9th 2017, 7:03
related countries: Nauru, United States

The US is no longer screening refugees on Nauru, but Australia expects the process to resume.
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Ancient undersea landslide discovered in Australia

Wednesday, February 8th 2017, 14:44

Scientists say the collapse next to the Great Barrier Reef dates back more than 300,000 years.
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Teenagers accused of planning terror attack in Australia

Wednesday, February 8th 2017, 4:49
related places: Sydney

The married pair, both 19, could face life in prison over the alleged plan in Sydney.
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'Melbhenge' sun spectacle wins fans in Australia

Wednesday, February 8th 2017, 2:27
related places: Melbourne

The setting sun perfectly aligned with Melbourne streets to cast a golden light between skyscrapers.
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Lonely pensioner flies 1,600km to join new 'fishing mate'

Tuesday, February 7th 2017, 18:10

Ray Johnstone was flown across Australia by a 22-year-old man moved by his online post.
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Australian biker killer sentenced to death in Thailand

Tuesday, February 7th 2017, 5:55
related countries: Aruba, Thailand

Antonio Bagnato, 28, murdered a man once named as one of Australia's most-wanted fugitives.
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Child abuse: 7% of Australian Catholic priests alleged to be involved

Monday, February 6th 2017, 16:35

An inquiry hears 7% of Australia's Catholic priests allegedly abused children.
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'Politics above lives'

Friday, February 3rd 2017, 15:49

Australia is again accused of "putting politics above lives" over the case of a high-risk pregnancy.
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Jellyfish wash up 'like wallpaper' on Australian beach

Friday, February 3rd 2017, 0:05
related countries: Aruba

The rare sight of thousands of jellyfish stranded in Australia surprises locals and marine experts.
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US-Australia refugee deal: Trump in 'worst call' with Turnbull

Thursday, February 2nd 2017, 21:56
related countries: United States
related places: Turnbull

President Trump attacks 'dumb deal' to resettle asylum seekers from Australia to the US.
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The last hanged man

Thursday, February 2nd 2017, 15:49

Australia's last hanging was 50 years ago, but debate over the death penalty has often returned.
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Grandfather's plea for 'fishing mate' charms Australia

Thursday, February 2nd 2017, 1:00

How a grandfather's ad for a "fishing mate" sparked offers, interviews and a social media campaign.
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Halal snack pack: The kebab that defined Australia in 2016

Wednesday, February 1st 2017, 8:16

After bursting onto the political scene in 2016, "halal snack pack" becomes Australians' Word of the Year.
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Dolphin 'wrapped in clothing' sparks plea in Australia

Tuesday, January 31st 2017, 2:53

Photos appear to be evidence the animal was deliberately covered in clothing, authorities say.
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Two die in plane crash watched by Australia Day crowd

Friday, January 27th 2017, 4:23
related places: Perth

A light plane plunges into a Perth river, killing its two occupants, as a large crowd watches on.
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Australia Day: Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce rebukes critics

Thursday, January 26th 2017, 9:30

The deputy PM says people wanting to change the event's date should "crawl under a rock".
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Australia Day

Wednesday, January 25th 2017, 16:52

Australia celebrates its national day on 26 January but it's becoming an increasingly heated subject.
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Aled Carey: Australian produces the perfect over with six wickets in six balls

Wednesday, January 25th 2017, 12:12
related countries: Aruba

Bowler Aled Carey produces the perfect over as he claims six wickets in six deliveries while playing in Australia.
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Philippines taxi driver rewarded for returning valuables

Tuesday, January 24th 2017, 18:02

Reggie Cabututan's honesty wins him a chance to study and work in Australia.
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Last-ditch effort to save rare Australian parrot

Tuesday, January 24th 2017, 13:07
related countries: Aruba

Fostering trial hopes to boost tiny wild population of Australia's orange-bellied parrots.
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Death of a stuntman

Tuesday, January 24th 2017, 10:14

What we know about the accidental shooting death of a stuntman during filming in Australia.
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Pakistani police rescue 24 from organ trafficking gang

Tuesday, January 24th 2017, 5:37
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

Alert raised after patients from UK, Canada and Australia develop complications following kidney transplants.
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'Significant piece'

Monday, January 23rd 2017, 7:44

The opal dubbed the Fire of Australia is back on public display after 70 years in a safe deposit box.
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Brexit: Australia eyes relaxed UK immigration under trade deal

Saturday, January 21st 2017, 12:09
related countries: United Kingdom

Australia says it will seek better access for businesses before reaching post-Brexit UK trade deal.
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Melbourne car deaths: Four killed as driver strikes pedestrians

Friday, January 20th 2017, 12:52
related places: Melbourne

Four people including a young child are killed, but police say it is not a terror attack.
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Man killed by crocodile in Australia's Northern Territory

Friday, January 20th 2017, 0:56

A man is taken by a 3.3m (11ft) crocodile after ignoring signs at a "notorious" crossing, police say.
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Australia Day campaign raises A$100,000 to replace billboard

Thursday, January 19th 2017, 1:26

A campaign to reinstate an Australia Day billboard showing two girls in hijabs is "overwhelmed" with donations.
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Australian horses deadlier than snakes

Wednesday, January 18th 2017, 11:20
related countries: Aruba

Horses killed more people in Australia in recent years than venomous animals combined, data shows.
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Flight MH370: Another search still possible, Australia says

Wednesday, January 18th 2017, 1:16

Australia says the search for MH370 could resume one day, but only with "credible new evidence".
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Australian conditions 'favourable' for mouse plague, scientists warn

Tuesday, January 17th 2017, 0:50
related countries: Aruba

Rain has created ideal conditions for mice in Australia's breadbasket, a science agency warns.
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Home country

Monday, January 16th 2017, 15:51
related places: Sydney

An unlikely setting in suburban Sydney attracts hundreds for a thought-provoking show and banquet.
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Photos show Japanese whaling off Antarctica, group says

Monday, January 16th 2017, 4:12
related countries: Antarctica, Japan

Australia criticises Japan after photos emerge allegedly showing a dead minke whale off Antarctica.
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Thank you very much

Friday, January 13th 2017, 1:32

How Elvis, ABBA and Bob Marley are helping revive the fortunes of small outback towns in Australia.
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Spectacular cloud photographed over Australia

Thursday, January 12th 2017, 5:10

A plane passenger captures a spectacular weather formation in the skies above Australia.
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Tigerair trouble strands hundreds of tourists in Bali

Thursday, January 12th 2017, 4:17
related countries: Indonesia
related places: Bali

Passengers vent frustration after Tigerair cancels flights to Australia amid confusion with Indonesia.
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Rescue bid as 20 trapped on Australia rollercoaster

Wednesday, January 11th 2017, 7:55

Thrill-seekers were left hanging for two hours on the Arkham Asylum ride in Queensland.
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Namesake 'bromance' in Australia delights the internet

Wednesday, January 11th 2017, 7:46

How two men made global news by meeting up in Australia because they share the same name.
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East Timor axes Australia border treaty over oil reserves

Monday, January 9th 2017, 9:02
related countries: East Timor

East Timor axes a maritime border treaty with Australia to renegotiate access to lucrative oil reserves.
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