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Australia's tough immigration stance 'keeps far-right at bay'

Australia's tough stance on immigration has helped keep down the vote for far-right political parties, the country's ambassador to France has told Euronews.

08/10/2019

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Swarm of bees creates a buzz in an Adelaide car park

Luckily an apiarist was on hand to deal with the problem.

26/09/2019

World News

Australian students kick off global climate strike with message for government: Do your job

Australian students kick off global climate strike with message for government: Do your job

20/09/2019

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Vehicle stopped in its tracks by crocodiles lying in the road

A car was stopped in its tracks in Australia's north on Sunday (September 15) by a group of saltwater crocodiles.

19/09/2019

Business

Saudi oil attack: 'Looking like' Iran is responsible, says Trump

US 'locked and loaded' as oil prices surge after Saudi oil attack

16/09/2019

United Kingdom

Cricket: England beat Australia in final test, Ashes ends 2-2

England beat Australia by 135 runs in the fifth and final test at The Oval on Sunday.

15/09/2019

Iran

Two British-Australians detained in Iran

Two British-Australian nationals and one Australian national have been detained in Iran as tensions mount with the West.

11/09/2019

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Australia's east coast battles more than 100 wildfires

Officials urged people in the danger zone to evacuate and warned residents of health risks from dust and smoke.

07/09/2019

World

Australia downgrades Great Barrier Reef's outlook to "very poor"

Rising sea temperatures and heavy industry are being blamed for the rapid loss of marine life.

30/08/2019

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50kg of honey found in massive beehive in Australian woman's home

Beekeeper Paul Wood removed 50kg of honey from a beehive hidden in a woman's home in suburban Brisbane, Australia.

21/08/2019

Australia

Former Vatican treasurer loses appeal against sexual abuse convictions

An Australian court upheld Cardinal George Pell's sexual abuse convictions.

21/08/2019

World News

The Brief: Australia optimistic over potential of EU trade deal

Canberra and Brussels began talks in May 2018 and both sides of the negotiating table have clear demands.

13/08/2019

World News

Hong Kong airport on alert ahead of fresh wave of protests

Hong Kong airport on alert ahead of fresh wave of protests

09/08/2019

Australia

French journalist arrested while reporting on protest in Australia

French television journalist Hugo Clement was arrested alongside his crew while they were reporting on a protest in the Australian state of Queensland.

22/07/2019

Australia

Australia detains French television crew filming anti-coal protest

Australian authorities have detained a French television crew who were filming anti-coal protest

22/07/2019

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Australian man blasts around Sydney Opera House in jetpack

On the 50th anniversary of astronaut Neil Armstrong walking on the moon, an Australian entrepreneur blasted around the Sydney Opera House in a jetpack on Sunday (July 21).

21/07/2019

Sport

ICC approves concussion substitutes in international cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body of cricket, has approved the introduction of concussion substitutes in international games.

19/07/2019

Australia

Drug-resistant superbugs found in Australian seagulls — study

One-fifth of the seagulls analysed in the study carried drug-resistant bacteria.

10/07/2019

Sport

Serena Williams fined €8,900 for damaging Wimbledon court

Serena Williams fined €8,900 for damaging Wimbledon court

09/07/2019

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A blanket of fog shrouds Sydney and disrupts flights

Fog engulfed Sydney's world famous harbour for the second time this month on Saturday (June 29), causing delays and flight cancellations.

29/06/2019