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.
Australia faces gay marriage pressure
Australia's opposition Labor party introduced a bill into parliament aimed at legalising same-sex marriage.
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.
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.
Australia to strip citizenship for terror links: PM
Australia on Tuesday announced it will amend the law to strip dual nationals linked to terrorism of their citizenship for "betraying the country".
Australia makes its mark on global coffee culture
Australia is world-renowned for its love of beer. But its passion for a different type of brew -- coffee -- is what has been making global headlines recently.
Australia PM rules out resettling Asian boat migrants
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott ruled out helping resettle the wave of migrants fleeing to Southeast Asia, saying it would worsen the problem and "encourage people to get on boats".
Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt jailed for rape in S.Africa
Australian-born former tennis Grand Slam champion Bob Hewitt was sentenced to six years in jail in South Africa for raping and assaulting young girls he coac.
Aged 100, Australian dancer still hears call of the stage
Starring in music videos at the age of 100, Eileen Kramer is probably the oldest working dancer and choreographer in Australia.
Yaroslava Shevedova of Kazakhstan wins Mutua Madrid Open
Kazakhstani tennis Yaroslava Shvedova won Women’s Doubles with Australian Casey Dellacqua at the 2015 Mutua Madrid Open.
Europe-Australia talks over stopping asylum-seeker boats: Abbott
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia and Europe were in talks on how to stop asylum-seeker boats after the success of his government's controversial polices on the issue.
Australia calls for regional fight against drug trade after executions
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop called for a regional approach to tackle drug trafficking, saying the death penalty would not halt the illegal trade.
Sam Smith cancels Australia tour over vocal hemorrhage
Young singing sensation Sam Smith canceled the rest of an Australian tour after developing a hemorrhage on his vocal cords.
Australia's FM slams chaos ahead of Indonesia executions
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop criticised Indonesia's "chaotic" handling of the execution of nine prisoners.
Australia-bound Prince Harry set to miss royal birth
Prince Harry seems set to miss the birth of his niece or nephew when he flies back to Australia, as his sister-in-law Kate waits to go into labour.
Australia PM hails Gallipoli soldiers on Anzac Day
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Saturday hailed the sacrifice of the thousands of soldiers from Australia and New Zealand killed in the Battle of Gallipoli.
Zhanat Zhakiyanov on his way to World Championship titles: WBA and WBC updates
Kazakhstan’s Zhanat Zhakiyanov competing in the bantam weight (-53.42 kg) division has improved his WBA standing by two positions.
Australia says Iran should take back failed asylum-seekers
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Saturday that Iran should take back its citizens who failed in their bids for refugee status.
'Selfies are bad', Prince Harry tells Aussie teen
Prince Harry has warned Australians against taking a "selfie" with him during his one-month stint Down Under, saying he much prefers normal photographs.
Hundreds protest Islamic law in Australia
Protesters waving Australian flags and carrying signs such as "Yes Australia. No Sharia" rallied around the country.
