Kazakhstani internet connection 2nd fastest among CIS
Kazakhstani internet connection is second by speed among post soviet countries.
Drunken hunter fights off Australian croc with an eye-poke
A tipsy goose hunter he lived to tell the tale of being attacked by a two-metre-long crocodile after poking the beast in the eye.
G20 finance chiefs aim to 'change destiny of global economy'
Finance chiefs from G20 nations held talks confident they can "change the destiny of the global economy" despite rising world political tensions.
G20 nations want Putin at leaders' summit
Vladimir Putin is set to attend the G20 leaders' summit in November despite alarm over Russia's actions in Ukraine with host Australia.
Plastic pollution choking Australian waters: study
Three-quarters of the trash found off Australian beaches is plastic, as it warned that the rubbish is entangling and being swallowed by wildlife.
Nicole Kidman 'in shock' after father's sudden death
Australian actress Nicole Kidman is in shock after the sudden death of her father in Singapore.
Australia raises terror alert level to 'high' on Mideast fears
Australia raised the terror threat level to "high" for the first time in a decade, on concerns about Australians returning from fighting in Iraq and Syria.
West Australia scraps shark cull policy
The Western Australia government said it would abandon its controversial catch-and-kill shark policy.
Australia world's most expensive for international students
Australia is the most expensive place for an international student to attend university, ahead of Singapore and the United States, with India the cheapest.
New phase of MH370 search to start in 2 weeks: Australia
An intensified underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will start in about two weeks' time.
Kangaroos abound but fears for smaller cousins, warns WWF
Australia's big kangaroos are thriving, but wildlife campaigners hold fears for their smaller cousins.
'Hard spots' found in MH370 search, most likely geological: Australia
The Australian authority leading the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 said that "hard spots" had been found on the Indian Ocean seabed.
Australia PM to sign long-awaited nuclear fuel deal with India
Australia's prime minister is due to sign a deal allowing nuclear fuel exports to energy-hungry India.
Putin G20 decision some way off: Australia
A decision on whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin should be invited to the G20 summit in November is still some way off.
Pacific fisheries chief warns tuna stocks dangerously low
The outgoing head of the fisheries management body has warned that some tuna stocks were now so low they should not be fished.
Economic growth kills minority languages: study
Economic prosperity is the worst enemy of minority languages.
Googling yourself hurts, says Miley Cyrus
Pop diva Miley Cyrus has opened up to Australian television about her life, saying Googling yourself is bad for your brain and Elvis was a "twerker".
Google tests using drones to deliver goods
Google said it is testing using drones to deliver items bought online, putting its own spin on similar efforts by Internet retail titan Amazon.com.
Pussy Riot say no place for Putin at G20
Pussy Riot called on Australia to withdraw its invitation to President Vladimir Putin to attend this year's G20 summit.
Australian PM to visit India for potential uranium deal
Australia's Prime Minister said he will visit India next week, where he will reportedly sign an agreement allowing the export of uranium.