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Australian prime minister names new Cabinet that drops Israel critic
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his new Cabinet on Monday after former minister Ed Husic blamed his demotion on his own criticism of Israel’s...
Labor on course to win second term in Australian election
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Anthony Albanese has ridden a wave of anti-Donald Trump sentiment to...
Posts falsely claim Australian foreign minister approved aid to Palestinian Authority
Australia has not provided aid to the Palestinian Authority, despite claims circulating online that Foreign Minister Penny Wong approved $20 million to support the Ramallah-based body for violent purposes....
Watch endangered marsupials return to Australian bushland after 62 years
The University of Sydney and conservation organization Aussie Ark recently released 15 endangered eastern quolls (Dasyurus viverrinus) into a controlled bushland environment. The medium-sized, bushy-tailed, white-spotted nocturnal marsupials were...
Cracow, Queensland: A hidden gem in the Australian Outback with a storied past
Not all roads lead to Cracow. In fact, getting to this town in the heart of the Outback requires careful preparation.Halfway there, the GPS signal disappears. And, as there...
Australian leaders pause campaigning after death of Pope Francis
Australia's major political parties paused campaigning on Tuesday following the death of Pope Francis, with leaders paying tribute to the late pontiff as early voting opens in the May...
Cost of living in spotlight as Australian PM calls May 3 election
Australia's federal parliamentary elections will be held on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday."My fellow Australians, this morning I visited the Governor-General [Sam Mostyn], and Her...
Australian PM Albanese calls federal election for May 3
Australia's federal parliamentary elections will be held on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday."My fellow Australians, this morning I visited the Governor-General [Sam Mostyn], and Her...
Fire lessons from the Australian capital, where a 2003 inferno changed everything
The residents of Canberra might know a little about what Los Angeles is going through. Exactly 22 years ago, a wildfire became a devastating urban fire in the Australian...
19 Australian renewable projects add 6.4GW to national electricity market
Australia's renewable energy sector is set for significant growth with the announcement of 19 new projects under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 1. The projects will contribute 6.4GW...
