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Scott Morrison next PM of Australia, ousts Malcolm Turnbull: reports
Scott Morrison, an ally of deposed leader Malcolm Turnbull, won a party-room ballot 45-40.
24 Aug 2018 11:45 AM
Australian leader calls for ‘final solution’ to ban Muslim migration
Anning said Muslims were responsible for acts of terror and crime and were dependent on welfare.
15 Aug 2018 3:09 PM
Australian archbishop begins home detention over sex abuse cover-up
The court allowed Philip Wilson to serve his detention at home after assessment by authorities due to range of health issues, faced by him.
14 Aug 2018 1:37 PM
Australia PM will make national apology to sex abuse victims
The royal commission, Australia's highest form of investigation, heard more than 8,000 harrowing personal stories alleging sexual abuse.
13 Jun 2018 1:23 PM
Eyeing support, Benjamin Netanyahu updates PM Modi on Iran's nuclear breaches
There has been speculation that US will pull out of the Iranian nuclear deal on May 12 and impose sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
05 May 2018 2:28 PM
'Delicious': Emmanuel Macron on Australian PM Turnbull's wife
The comment quickly sparked some light-hearted reaction on social media and in the Australian press
02 May 2018 5:51 PM
China says had 'encounter' with Australian navy in South China Sea
Australian Defence Dept confirmed about three ships but declined to comment on 'operational details related to transiting South China Sea'.
20 Apr 2018 5:58 PM
Conservative rural politician sworn in as Australia's new deputy prime minister
McCormack, who had been the veterans' affairs minister, was sworn in as deputy PM shortly after his appointment.
26 Feb 2018 6:17 PM
Australian PM Malcolm Turnball US bound to hold talks with Trump
The trade deal among 11 countries includes Australia, which also has a bilateral free trade partnership with the United States.
21 Feb 2018 5:31 PM
After deputy’s ‘shocking’ affair, Aus PM bans sex between ministers
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, married for 24 years, is expecting a child with his former staffer in April.
15 Feb 2018 4:09 PM
Days after Australia legalizes same-sex marriage, first couple tie the knot
Amy and Elise McDonald were given an exemption to marry in Melbourne since their relatives also had flown in from overseas.
17 Dec 2017 5:16 PM
LGBTIQ wedding season for Australia: Rush of ceremonies after law passed
The historic reform was given royal assent, the final step in a process that began with a national postal vote in September.
08 Dec 2017 12:31 PM
‘A day for love’: Australia legalises same-sex marriage
The nation overwhelmingly voted in favour of changing the law, ending decades of political wrangling.
07 Dec 2017 2:03 PM
Australia: Inquiry into banking services to quell public anger
There have also been claims of anti-money laundering laws being breached and benchmark interest rates rigged.
30 Nov 2017 2:27 PM
Donald Trump meets Japan, Australia leaders, discusses trade, N Korea threat
Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said North Korea’s ‘recklessness’ needed to be stopped.
13 Nov 2017 10:28 AM
Australian court dismisses challenge to gay marriage survey; Turbull welcomes ruling
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, a supporter of same-sex rights, welcomed the ruling, which was handed down in Melbourne.
07 Sep 2017 2:35 PM
Debate in Australia over same-sex marriage postal vote
The opposition, along with many gay rights campaigners, favour a free vote among MPs, with parliamentarians not bound by party policy.
09 Aug 2017 1:13 PM
Gay marriages could be law this year, say Australian leaders
Gay-rights advocates say enough lawmakers already back marriage equality to make same-sex marriage legal in Australia now.
08 Aug 2017 12:35 PM
White House says President Trump's transcripts leak is matter of national security
The WH officials, refused to comment on the specific leaks of the conversation, which was posted by The Washington Post on its website.
04 Aug 2017 5:26 PM
Amidst refugee deal, relations with Trump 'warm': Australian PM
The January phone call between Trump and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was widely reported at the time.
04 Aug 2017 12:44 PM
Australia foils Islamist terror plot to bring down airplane, 4 detained
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the plot appeared to be 'elaborate' rather than planned by a lone wolf.
30 Jul 2017 12:25 PM
Blind Aboriginal musician dies in Australia aged 46
Dr. G. Yunupingu's debut album released in 2008 hit triple platinum in Australia, silver in Britain and topped charts in other countries.
26 Jul 2017 4:38 PM
Australia: Immigration Minister Peter Dutton gets charge of new home affairs super ministry
Malcolm Turnbull says new ministry is the most significant reform of intelligence and security arrangements in more than 40 years.
18 Jul 2017 2:07 PM
Australian army to take lead on terror attacks
Turnbull recently visited the scene of the June 3 terror attack on London Bridge and Borough market in Britain.
17 Jul 2017 2:02 PM
Australia facing 'growing threat' from islamist terrorism: PM Malcolm Turnbull
This terrorist attack by a known criminal a man who was only recently released on parole is a shocking, cowardly crime', said PM Turnbull.
06 Jun 2017 2:22 PM
‘Five Eyes’ blink at Don for now
Global network to continue sharing info with US despite secrets leak.
17 May 2017 1:07 AM
Australian prime minister says Trump treated him like family than formal
Trump said on Thursday that his first telephone conversation with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Jan 28 'got a little bit testy'.
06 May 2017 9:30 AM
Trump, Turnbull patch up after ugly phone spat
Trump claimed the acrimonious call with Turnbull early in his White House tenure had been “fake news”.
06 May 2017 4:28 AM
Modi speaks to Australian PM, conveys concern over visa issue
The two Prime Ministers agreed that officials from both sides will remain in close touch on the issue.
02 May 2017 7:27 PM
Australian PM to meet Trump, mark 75th anniversary of WW II naval battle
US and Australian naval and air forces fought the Japanese during the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 4-8, 1942.
26 Apr 2017 10:13 AM
Australia's foreign visa programme changes spark cheers, fears
Australia drew comparisons to moves by US President Donald Trump to tighten skilled-worker visa rules on Tuesday.
19 Apr 2017 1:31 PM
Australia abolishes visa popular with Indians
Idea behind move is to put ‘Australia first’: Turnbull
19 Apr 2017 3:38 AM
Australia govt abolishes visa programme used largely by Indians
The programme known as 457 visa allows business to employ foreign workers for a period up to four years in skilled jobs.
18 Apr 2017 1:14 PM
Terror in all forms must be rooted out: Pranab Mukherjee
The President said there is huge potential for cooperation in the education sector between the two nations.
12 Apr 2017 12:57 AM
India, Australia boost maritime ties with eye on China
Two countries ink six deals, including anti-terror cooperation.
11 Apr 2017 5:13 AM
Glad our decisions are not subject to DRS: Modi to Turnbull
In his statement after holding bilateral talks with Turnbull, Modi drew cricket analogies to describe the ties between the two countries.
10 Apr 2017 5:37 PM
India, Australia ink 6 pacts; to boost counter-terror cooperation
The two leaders held comprehensive discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern.
10 Apr 2017 5:13 PM
India, Australia ink 6 pacts, aim to boost counter-terror ops
Modi and Turnbull held comprehensive discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern.
10 Apr 2017 3:03 PM
Modi leading India on 'extraordinary journey' of growth: Aus PM
Turnbull arrived in New Delhi yesterday for a four-day visit. This is his first visit to India.
10 Apr 2017 10:47 AM
Defence, trade top India-Australia agenda
Aussie PM Turnbull lands in Delhi, to hold talks with Modi today.
10 Apr 2017 6:51 AM
Pak man stabbed in Australia by 2 boys, dies; ISIS link suspected
Prime Minister Turnbull said the murder of the service station employee in Queanbeyan ‘underline’ the govt's concerns about terrorism.
07 Apr 2017 1:39 PM
Pak man stabbed by 2 Australian boys in ‘horrific crime spree’, dies
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the attacks were concerning enough to involve the Joint Counter Terrorism Team.
07 Apr 2017 1:05 PM
Australian PM to visit India, talks on key areas likely
It will instead see firming up of bilateral cooperation in security, trade and energy.
07 Apr 2017 3:38 AM
A no-state ‘solution’ looms for Palestine?
Australia’s closest neighbour, New Zealand, was struck off Netanyahu’s itinerary after its conservative govt co-sponsored the resolution.
02 Mar 2017 6:33 AM
‘Dumb deal’ call drags Aussie ties to new low
Trump described the resettlement plan as the worst deal ever and accused Australia of trying to export the next Boston bombers.
03 Feb 2017 7:01 AM
Donald Trump slams Australian PM on phone, hangs up
Australia is considered one of the closest allies of the United States, and one might have expected the call to be smooth sailing.
02 Feb 2017 11:57 AM
Malcolm Turnbull can’t wait to free Australia from UK monarchy
Opposition Labour leader Bill Shorten appeared to criticise Mr Turnbull’s lack of action on Twitter following the speech.
19 Dec 2016 6:18 AM
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