#illridewithyou supports Muslims amid Sydney siege
Australians came out in solidarity with the Muslim community following a siege at a Sydney cafe, as tens of thousands tweeted the hashtag #illridewithyou.
X Pin to desktop X Teen killed by shark in Australia
A teenager was killed in a shark attack at a reef off Australia's northeast coast, with ambulance officials saying he was dead by the time he reached shore.
Australia's 'macho' PM points finger at sexism
Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who was famously accused of misogyny by former leader Julia Gillard suggested sexism was behind criticism of his female chief-of-staff.
Abbott's 'shirtfront' is Australia's word of the year
"Shirtfront", an aggressive Australian sports term used by Prime Minister Tony Abbott, was picked as the National Dictionary Centre's word of the year.
Nicole Kidman admits 'toughest year' after father's death
Australian film star Nicole Kidman has described 2014 as her toughest ever year, saying the sudden death of her father in Singapore had left her family in "so much pain".
WHO makes cervical cancer protection easier, cheaper
The WHO introduced new cervical cancer guidelines, making it easier and cheaper to protect women against one of the deadliest, but most preventable, diseases.
Russian navy ships steam off after G20 in Australia
Four Russian navy ships that appeared off Australia's northern coast amid heightened tensions ahead of the G20 summit have now left.
Modi's singing, dancing fans arrive for Australia address
Thousands of fans readied for a public address by Narendra Modi during the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Australia in 28 years.
Japan PM wants more defence ties with US, Australia
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he wanted deeper defence ties with the United States and Australia to ensure peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
IMF: low oil prices to boost growth
The fall in oil prices to their lowest levels in more than three years should give a boost to the sagging world economy, the International Monetary Fund said.
Pope urges G20 leaders not to forget the poor
Pope Francis has called on G20 leaders not to forget the poor, saying to do so would be "regrettable".
G20 states spend $88bn in fossil fuel exploration subsidies: report
Leading world economies are spending $88 billion (71 billion euros) a year in fossil fuel exploration subsidies.
G20 global infrastructure hub set for Australia
A global infrastructure hub proposed by G20 nations to help strengthen economic growth will be based in Sydney and funded by Australia.
Thousands pay tribute to 'visionary' Australian ex-PM Whitlam
Thousands of mourners turned out for the memorial service of former leader Gough Whitlam Wednesday.
Hugh Jackman treated for skin cancer, again
Oscar-nominated Australian actor Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer for a third time in a year.
Pop stars climb stairway to heaven early: Australian study
A new Australian study has added scholarly credibility to the adage, finding that US musicians die up to 25 years earlier than the general population.
Plan won't save Great Barrier Reef: Australian scientists
Australian government plans to protect the Great Barrier Reef are inadequate, short-sighted and will not prevent its decline.
Australian doctors transplant 'dead' hearts in surgical breakthrough
Australian surgeons said they have used hearts which had stopped beating in successful transplants, in a world first they said could change the way organs are donated.
Australia's angry birds swoop to protect young
Every year in spring, Australians are seen wearing bicycle helmets with spikes on top or caps that have images of eyes on their back.
Former Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam dead at 98
Former Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam died Tuesday aged 98.
