Australia

Future uncertain for Australia’s unique platypus: researchers

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's unique platypus population is shrinking under pressure from agriculture and pollution, putting the egg-laying mammals'…

Thousands evacuated as Australian bushfires rage

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Thousands of people were being evacuated from their homes in northeast Australia late Wednesday, as bushfires…

Pence says US to partner in Papua New Guinea military base

  PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AFP) -- The United States said Saturday it will join forces with Australia in…

#EBCphotography: Featured photo – Elizabeth Quay in Perth, Australia

  Elizabeth Quay, a mixed-use development project in the Perth central business district in Australia, was officially opened on January…

Woman charged over Australia strawberry needle scare

  SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A woman has been charged after a "complex" investigation into an Australian strawberry scare where…

One dead in stabbing rampage in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- One person was killed and two others were injured in a rush hour stabbing rampage in…

“Reign of strict enforcement of laws”- Palace refutes Fox’s “reign of terror” allegation on Duterte gov’t

  (Eagle News) -- Malacanang refuted allegations made by Australian elderly missionary nun Patricia Fox that the administration of President…

Australian PM gives national apology to child sex abuse victims

CANBERRA, Australia (AFP) -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Monday issued an emotive apology to children who suffered sexual abuse, saying…

Royals Harry and Meghan go barefoot on Bondi

  by Andrew BEATTY Agence France Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- British royals Harry and Meghan kicked off their shoes…

Australia mulling embassy move to Jerusalem: PM

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia is considering moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Scott…

Gold Coast’s Light Rail System, changing the scene of Australia’s public transport

  By Patricia Madronio, Diego Madronio, Xelinne Ryan-Andrews and Mark Calaguas EBC Australia Bureau, Eagle News Service (Eagle News) -- Gold…

Australia central bank holds rates with inflation soft

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's central bank held interest rates at a record low on Tuesday even as the economy…

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