Cuteness Break: The Genial Quokka Steals Scenes And Hearts
In many photos from an Australian island, the marsupial appears front and center, adding its enigmatic smile to images of happy tourists.
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Australia Announces Security Crackdown Amid 'Rising' Terrorist Threat
Under the proposed new measures, Australia can revoke citizenship to any dual national if they travel overseas to fight alongside jihadis.
Twin Cyclones Slam Australia's North Coasts
Cyclone Marcia made landfall north of Brisbane as a powerful Category 4 storm but has since been downgraded. Cyclone Lam hit in sparsely populated Arnhem Land.
2 Major Cyclones Are Lashing 2 Parts Of Australia
Cyclone Lam came ashore as a Category 4 storm and Marcia is expected to make landfall as a Category 5 storm with wind gusts of up to 177 mph.
Australia To Compete In The 2015 Eurovision Song Contest
This is the first time an Australian will compete in the song competition that brings in nearly 200 million viewers. The big question is: who will represent Australia at the event in May?
Freed Al-Jazeera Journalist Looks Forward To 'The Little Things'
Australian Peter Greste, who spent more than a year in an Egyptian prison, was freed on Sunday. He says he remains concerned about his still-jailed Al-Jazeera colleagues.
Egypt Frees 1 Of 3 Jailed Al Jazeera Journalists
Australian journalist Peter Greste was detained in December 2013 and imprisoned in June. He is being deported, but the fate of his two colleagues is unknown.
Jeremy The Koala, Rescued From Australian Brush Fire, Goes Home
The animal had suffered burns to his paws in the blaze that swept through the Adelaide area earlier this month. After a full recovery, he has been released back into the wild.
For Australian Christmas, Everything's Overturned But The Pudding
Cooking in 100-degree weather is no fun, which is why many Australians ditched roasts and other holiday mainstays long ago. Except for Christmas pudding, a tradition steeped in history — and alcohol.
Thousands Lay Flowers At The Site Of Hostage Siege In Sydney
A day after two people plus a gunman were killed, thousands of Australians left bouquets of flowers at a makeshift shrine. Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his wife visited and signed a condolence book.