Новости по теме Australia

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

Almaty among Top 100 liveable cities: Economist Intelligence Unit Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) rated 140 cities by livability. Kazakhstan's Almaty got the 100th place.

20 August 2015

Australia PM Abbott defends emissions target Prime Minister Tony Abbott defended Australia's carbon pollution reduction target as in line with those of other countries after the nation's climate change authority criticised the goal as "disappointing".

15 August 2015

Australian PM stymies gay marriage push, for now Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said his government would remain opposed to gay marriage during the current parliament, but suggested the issue could be put to a popular vote after the next election.

12 August 2015

MH370 investigators meet in France ahead of wing analysis Malaysian aviation experts met French officials to coordinate the investigation into missing flight MH370, days after the discovery of a washed-up plane part offered fresh hopes of solving the mystery.

04 August 2015

Australia says 'confident' searching in right area for MH370 Australia said it was confident the search for MH370 was being conducted in the right area with aircraft wreckage being washed to La Reunion consistent with currents from the zone they are scouring.

31 July 2015

Australia PM slams 'outrageous' Russian MH17 veto Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Thursday Russia's "outrageous" veto of a UN resolution to establish a special tribunal to try those who shot down flight MH17ю

30 July 2015

AC/DC drummer avoids jail over drugs, kill threat AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd avoided prison after threatening to kill an employee, but a New Zealand judge warned him jail beckoned if his "rock star lifestyle" continued.

09 July 2015

Australia moves towards referendum on Aboriginal recognition Australia moved closer to recognising Aboriginal people in its constitution after talks with indigenous leaders.

06 July 2015

Rio Tinto puts 'vivid' pink and red diamonds on market Sixty-five extremely rare pink and red diamonds were unveiled Friday by mining giant Rio Tinto which expects the stones from a remote western Australia mine to fetch record prices.

26 June 2015

Some corals have DNA to adapt to warmer climate: study Some coral species are better at adapting to climate change than others, and they may be able to pass their hardy DNA onto the next generation.

26 June 2015

Hungary suspends key EU asylum claim rule Hungary has indefinitely suspended the application of a key EU asylum rule, which requires a migrant's claim to be processed in the EU country they first arrive in.

24 June 2015

In a while crocodile: safaris yet to be snapped up by Australia Australia's top official on indigenous issues said crocodile safaris should be used to help fund impoverished Aboriginal communities.

23 June 2015

Abbott brushes off Indonesia people-smuggling bribery claims Australian authorities work within the law to stop asylum-seeker boats after reports officials have made cash payments to members of people-smuggling rings for years.

16 June 2015

Australian PM refuses to deny people-smugglers were paid to turn back boat Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia would do "whatever we need to do" to combat people-smuggling.

12 June 2015

Australia faces gay marriage pressure Australia's opposition Labor party introduced a bill into parliament aimed at legalising same-sex marriage.

01 June 2015

WBC wants the winner of Cotto-Canelo to fight Golovkin Mauricio Suleiman of the World Boxing Council (WBC) wants the winner of the Cotto-Alvarez fight to face Gennady Golovkin.

29 May 2015

Australia PM promises 'full and frank' debate on gay marriage Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott promised a "full and frank" debate on gay marriage in response to an opposition-backed push for reform.

27 May 2015

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