Australia To Reopen Christmas Island Detention CenterAustralia To Reopen Christmas Island Detention Center
Australia To Reopen Christmas Island Detention CenterThe move was opposed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, saying it is "foolish."
Australia To Reopen Christmas Island Detention CenterThe move was opposed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, saying it is "foolish."
Australia Residents Hit Hard By 'Once-In-A-Century' FloodsA record 3.8 feet of rain fell over the Townsville area of Queensland state in just seven days.
Man Arrested Over Suspicious Packages Sent To Consulates In AustraliaThe Australian Federal Police and the Victoria Police announced the 49-year-old man's arrest in a joint statement Thursday.
Australia Passes Encryption Bill That's Sparking Privacy ConcernsThe new law will require tech companies to let security agencies access encrypted private messaging services, like iMessage and WhatsApp.
Australian Judge Grants Former Archbishop's Conviction AppealFormer Archbishop Philip Wilson was found guilty in May of not telling police a fellow priest abused two altar boys in the 1970s.
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Melbourne Knife AttackThe Victoria police chief commissioner told reporters Friday the attacker was known to police and federal intelligence authorities.
Catholic Church In Guam To File For BankruptcyArchbishop Michael Byrnes made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday.
Australia's Ruling Coalition Loses Its Majority In ParliamentPrime Minister Scott Morrison's Liberal Party will now have to compromise with independents and the opposition to get anything passed in Parliament.
Queensland, Australia Legalizes AbortionSince 1899, obtaining an abortion has been punishable by seven years in prison.
Australia To Get Rid Of Its So-Called 'Tampon Tax'Period-related hygiene products were previously subjected to a 10 percent "luxury" tax.
Travelers Might Have To Give Up Phone Passwords At New Zealand BorderA new provision to the Customs and Excise Act allows border agents to demand travelers unlock any electronic device for inspection.
Australia's Former Prime Minister Says He's Leaving ParliamentMalcolm Turnbull was ousted as the country's prime minister last week.
Australia Gets Its Sixth New Prime Minister In 11 YearsScott Morrison, the country's treasurer, was sworn in as Australia's new prime minister Friday.
Australia's PM Scraps Plan To Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions CapThe plan would have lowered Australia's greenhouse gas emissions cap to 26 percent below 2005's levels within 12 years.
Former Australian Archbishop Won't Have To Serve His Sentence In JailIn May, former Archbishop Philip Wilson was found guilty of not telling police that a fellow priest has abused two altar boys in the 1970s.
Australian Farmers Struggling To Keep Livestock Alive In Major DroughtMost of Australia is suffering from a major drought, and farmers are being especially affected.
Pope Francis Accepts Australian Archbishop Wilson's ResignationArchbishop Philip Wilson was sentenced to serve a year in detention for covering up child sexual abuse.
Australian Archbishop Sentenced For Concealing Child Sex AbuseAn Australian court ordered Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson to serve a year in detention.
After Archbishop Found Guilty, Australian City Gets New Temporary HeadPope Francis tapped Bishop Greg O'Kelly to take over the job of apostolic administrator of the archdiocese of Adelaide.
Amazon To Block Australian Customers From Its International WebsitesThe decision comes after Australia decided to change how it taxes imported goods and services.
Australian Archbishop Has Been Found Guilty Of Concealing Sexual AbuseOn Tuesday, an Australian magistrate found Archbishop Philip Wilson guilty of concealing abuse.
Vatican Official To Stand Trial For Historical Sexual Abuse ChargesAn Australian judge dismissed some of the charges against Cardinal George Pell, citing insufficient evidence.
Australia Commits About $379M To Help Save The Great Barrier ReefAustralia says its $379 million is the largest single investment to protect the reef.
Australia's Greens Party Calls For Full Marijuana LegalizationGreens leader Richard Di Natale said Australia's approach to drugs is an "unmitigated disaster," and it's time for that to change.
A Missing Australian Navy Submarine Has Been Found After 103 YearsAustralia's defense minister said the country's "oldest naval mystery has been solved."
Driver In Melbourne Crash Had A History Of Assault, Drug UsePolice say the man who rammed a vehicle into a crowd in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday had a history of assault, drug use and mental health issues.
2 Arrested After Vehicle Rams Into Pedestrians In MelbourneMore than a dozen people were hurt after a vehicle rammed into a crowd of pedestrians in Melbourne, Australia.
Child Abuse Report Finds 'Catastrophic Failures' In Catholic ChurchThe report comes after a five-year investigation into child abuse in Australia.
Australia Legalizes Same-Sex MarriageThis makes Australia the 26th country to legalize same-sex marriage.
Australian Lawmaker Proposes To Partner During Gay Marriage DebateDuring a floor discussion on a gay marriage bill, Australian MP Tim Wilson proposed to his partner.