Australia

Australian archbishop sentenced to two years in prison over sex abuse scandal

May 23, 2018 03:03

One of the world’s most senior Catholic Church officials has been sentenced to two years in prison in Australia for covering up sexual abuse against children, amid a crisis that has engulfed the Church globally.
China rejects reports of ‘challenging’ Australia warships

Apr 20, 2018 05:23

China has rejected claims that Chinese naval vessels “challenged” Australian warships in a recent development in the South China Sea.
Japan, Australia to take part in Philippine-US military drills

Apr 19, 2018 12:40

Thousands of American, Japanese, Australian and Filipino troops are scheduled to take part in joint military drills in the Philippines.
China-Australia relations not in deep chill: PM Turnbull

Apr 12, 2018 06:51

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has admitted that relations with China are tense over Australian allegations of Chinese interference in Canberra’s internal affairs, but rejected the existence of a “deep chill” in bilateral ties.
China-Australia relations not in deep chill: PM Turnbull

Apr 12, 2018 02:23

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has admitted that relations with China are tense over Australian allegations of Chinese interference in Canberra’s internal affairs, but rejected the existence of a “deep chill” in bilateral ties.
One opinion poll shows Australians want Turnbull as PM

Apr 07, 2018 03:55

Australian voters want Malcolm Turnbull to remain prime minister, according to an opinion poll on Saturday, as questions about his leadership gain momentum, with his coalition facing possibly the 30th straight loss in a major poll on Monday.
Australia backtracks on threat against Russia

Mar 28, 2018 04:06

Australia has backtracked on a threat to boycott the 2018 Russia World Cup in response to an alleged attack on a former Russian double agent in the United Kingdom.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi greeted by protesters in Sydney over Rohingya crisis

Mar 19, 2018 14:12

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been greeted by street protests in Australia over her response to the Southeast Asian country's ongoing violent campaign against persecuted Rohingya Muslims.
Massive floods hit Australia's Queensland

Mar 10, 2018 14:02

Massive floods caused by heavy rain have swamped parts of the Australian state of Queensland, as swollen rivers inundate more than 200 homes.
Australia’s Queensland hit by massive floods

Mar 09, 2018 10:06

Floods swamped parts of the Australian state of Queensland on Friday, covering pastureland and cutting off towns as swollen rivers inundated about 200 homes.