Carrot-addicted kangaroos hopping mad at tourists
Kangaroos are one of Australia‘s biggest tourist draws, but visitors to one park are getting more than they bargained for. Tourists in Lake Macquarie, a two-hour train ride from Sydney, are…
French President in ‘delicious’ faux pas on tour Down Under
France’s President Emmanuel Macron may have had le vin rouge on his mind when he thanked Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his “delicious wife” for their warm welcome on…
Vatican treasurer Pell to stand trial over historical sexual offences: court
Vatican Treasurer George Pell must face trial on charges of historical sexual offences, a court in Melbourne ruled today, making him the most senior Catholic official to be tried on…
Macron heading to Australia to boost defence ties, raise French profile
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Australia today in hopes of cementing defence ties, pursuing his agenda to boost France’s profile beyond Europe in a region where it maintains a…
Australia announces $500m funding for Great Barrier Reef
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef will receive $500 million in new funding to restore water quality and protect the coral from starfish attacks, government ministers announced on Sunday. Energy Minister Josh…
Australia to send military aircraft to monitor North Korean ships
Australia will send a military patrol aircraft to monitor North Korean vessels suspected of transferring prohibited goods in defiance of United Nations sanctions, Defence Minister Marise Payne says. The announcement…
Thousands gather for ANZAC Day memorials around world
Thousands of people have attended dawn war memorial services across Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Britain, France and in Thailand to commemorate ANZAC Day, the Gallipoli landings and the centenary of the…
Australia confident of ‘beating’ Paris climate deal targets, says minister
Australia is confident of not only meeting, but beating, its carbon emissions targets agreed to under the Paris climate agreement, the country’s environment minister said. Australia has committed to reducing…
Australian govt under pressure over bank revelations
The Australian government has come under fresh pressure over its reluctance to hold a judicial inquiry into the banking sector which has exposed widespread misconduct and regulatory shortcomings. Minister for Finance…
Australia vows crackdown on corporate misconduct as bank inquiry claims AMP scalp
An Australian inquiry into financial sector misconduct has claimed its first scalp as the chief executive of the country’s largest wealth manager stepped down over revelations of board-level deception and…
