Australia Halts Airstrikes In Syria After Russian Military Threat
Named Operation OKRA, the Australian Defense Force's effort to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria includes about 780 personnel.
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Explorers Probing Deep Sea Abyss Off Australia's Coast Find Living Wonders
A monthlong expedition into one of the deepest, least-documented places on the planet discovered hundreds of unknown species. The finds included a "faceless fish" undocumented there since 1873.
Australia Reaches $53 Million Settlement With Refugee Detainees
It's one of the largest human rights class-action settlements in Australian history. The Manus Island camp, an all-male facility, has for years been blasted by rights groups for its conditions.
Saudi Soccer Apologizes After Team Skips Tribute To London Rampage Victims
Ahead of a World Cup qualifying match, the Australian players lined up in a row and stood silently in memory of the eight people killed. Members of the Saudi team did not.
Australia Plans To Deny Passports To Child Sex Offenders
The proposal is "the toughest crackdown on child sex tourism by any government," Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said. In 2016, some 800 registered child sex offenders traveled overseas from Australia.
Will Someone Please Adopt This 'Utter Bastard Of A Cat'?
A rescue group in Australia is looking for someone to take in a gorgeous black rescue cat. But be warned: "Mr. Biggles is a despot and a dictator" who "does not like to be thwarted."
Road Warrior, Not So Fast: 12-Year-Old Australian Drives 800 Miles Solo
Police say the boy was on a cross-country trip, from his home in Kendall on the east coast to Perth on the opposite coast. He got about a third of the way before he was pulled over.
Australia Plans To Tighten Rules For Citizenship
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has proposed longer wait times, stricter English language requirements and a revamped "Australian values" test.
John Clarke, Who Made Fake News Hilarious, Is Mourned In Australia And New Zealand
Satirist John Clarke's pitch-perfect portrayal of an Australian senator denying the impact of an oil spill once prompted a Snopes fact-check report.
Back From The Dead? Reported Sightings Fuel Hope For Return Of Tasmanian Tigers
The last known Tasmanian tiger died more than eight decades ago. It has become the stuff of textbook sketches and yellowing photographs. But now, researchers are launching a new search.