Father of Australian tennis star arrested on child sex charges
The father of retired Australian tennis star Mark Philippoussis has been arrested at his San Diego home on suspicion of sexually abusing two children who he has been coaching in the sport,…
Vatican treasurer to face Australia court on historical sex charges
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell has arrived at a court in Australia for his first appearance to face historical sex charges as the most senior Roman Catholic official to face such accusations.…
Pell case shows poor judgment, will stain Pope Francis legacy, victims say
The charging of a top Vatican official, Cardinal George Pell, with sex-abuse crimes this week will permanently stain the legacy of Pope Francis, exposing poor judgment in his appointment, victims…
Australian minister quits after finding out he may also be Italian
Powerful Australian minister Matthew Canavan has become the third politician forced to step aside over a question of dual citizenship, saying he was unaware his mother had taken out Italian…
Australia to accept first Central American refugees under US deal: sources
Australia will accept several dozen Central American refugees within the next few months, two sources familiar with the process told Reuters, the first transfers under a controversial refugee swap arrangement…
Pope’s treasurer faces sex abuse charges in Australia, a grim reminder for his home town
One of the pope’s top advisers, Cardinal George Pell, makes his first court appearance in Australia this week on charges of historic sex crimes, a bitter reminder for his home…
Tennis: Tomic boasts of ‘amazing’ achievements without trying hard
Under-fire Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has boasted of his “amazing” achievements in the sport and winning millions of dollars in prize money despite not really trying hard throughout his career.…
Australian regulator investigating Takata airbag recall after death
Australia‘s consumer watchdog says its investigating the recall of Takata Corp vehicle airbags, a day after police said a man’s death in a Sydney car crash could be linked to…
Senior Australian minister calls for postal vote on same-sex marriage
One of Australia’s most senior ministers has reignited debate on whether same-sex marriage should be legalised, proposing a national postal vote on the issue. Conservative Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s policy…
Australian man dies in faulty air bag crash
An Australian man who died in a Sydney car crash may be the 18th death linked to faulty Takata air bags, after police said he was killed when hit in…
