Новости по теме Australia

Australian FM emoji use sparks debate on Russia relations The Australian foreign minister's use of a red-faced emoji to depict Russia's Vladimir Putin sparked debate among lawmakers in Canberra, demanding to know what the icon means for relations between the nations.

22 October 2015

Australia PM's 'tax haven' investments under microscope Australia's multi-millionaire Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull denied dodging tax by using havens in the Cayman Islands as his personal wealth came under the microscope in parliament.

14 October 2015

91,000 vehicles in Australia affected by VW cheating Volkswagen said that more than 91,000 of its vehicles in Australia are fitted with emissions-cheating technology, more than two weeks after the global scandal broke.

07 October 2015

Australia to spend $1 bn on 'world leader' armoured vehicles Australia will spend Aus$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) on next-generation armoured land vehicles for its army, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said as he announced the latest update to modernise the nation's military.

05 October 2015

Australia PM Turnbull admits 'concerns' about asylum seeker camps Australia's new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull admitted he had concerns about asylum seekers being held in Pacific island camps.

23 September 2015

New Australian PM urges Beijing to cool tensions in South China Sea Australia's new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has advised China to ease off on island construction in the South China Sea if it wants a reduced US presence in the region.

22 September 2015

Robot attends school in Kazakhstan In Karaganda, Kazakhstan there is a robot that attends classes instead of a disabled pupil.

18 September 2015

Rifts open as Australia's new PM reshuffles cabinet The man tipped to become Australia's next treasurer Scott Morrison in a looming cabinet reshuffle angrily defended himself against accusations he had betrayed former prime minister Tony Abbott.

18 September 2015

New Australian PM gets poll bounce New Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has boosted his Liberal Party's standing in the opinion polls just days after ousting Tony Abbott.

17 September 2015

Australia's ousted leader Abbott slams 'revolving door' of PMs Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott hit out at the vicious nature of modern politics saying a "revolving door" for leaders was not good for the country.

15 September 2015

Australian PM Abbott faces leadership challenge High-profile Australian minister Malcolm Turnbull challenged Prime Minister Tony Abbott for the leadership of the Liberal Party.

14 September 2015

Jason Wu wants to woo Cate Blanchett Jason Wu is one of the most celebrated designers of his generation who dresses some of America's most influential women, but he says there's one elusive Australian lady he wants to woo.

12 September 2015

Australia's tough migrant policy wobbles as sympathy soars for Syrians Australia's hardline policy on asylum-seekers is under pressure as public sympathy for Syrians escaping conflict swells in a nation built on migration.

08 September 2015

Australia court adjourns Johnny Depp dog case The court case against actor Johnny Depp's wife Amber Heard for allegedly smuggling two dogs into Australia -- dubbed the 'war on terrier'.

07 September 2015

Drowned Syrian boy shows need to stop boats: Australian PM Heart-breaking images of a Syrian toddler washed up on a Turkish beach were a reminder of the need to stop people-smuggling boats, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said.

04 September 2015

Australian PM says IS militants worse than Nazis Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was slammed by Jewish groups after saying that Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria were worse than Nazis.

03 September 2015

Australian PM rules out random visa checks Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott distanced himself from a police operation in Melbourne which was cancelled amid public outrage about possible spot checks on people's visas.

29 August 2015

Australian PM dismisses Treasurer's republican push Monarchist Prime Minister Tony Abbott insisted that efforts to resurrect a push for Australia to become a republic were doomed despite his treasurer's new role as a bipartisan torchbearer for the movement.

27 August 2015

Steenkamps adamant Pistorius deliberately killed their daughter Reeva Steenkamp's devastated parents remain adamant Oscar Pistorius deliberately killed their daughter, telling Australian television their life has been ruined.

24 August 2015

Obama declares wildfire emergency in Washington state President Barack Obama declared an emergency for wildfire-ravaged Washington state, as Australia and New Zealand sent firefighters to help US crews.

22 August 2015

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