August 17, 2016 Papua New Guinea, Australia agree to close detention center Papua New Guinea and Australia say they have agreed to close a detention center on Manus Island but have offered no details on when it will happen or on the fate of the 850 men being held there.
August 17, 2016 Australia returns 6 rejected asylum seekers to Sri Lanka An official says six asylum seekers who attempted to reach Australia by boat have been sent home to Sri Lanka in a demonstration that tough border enforcement measures have not softened since recent Australian elections.
August 16, 2016 Miner BHP Billiton posts $6.4 billion loss for 2015-16 The world's biggest miner BHP Billiton has posted a $6.4 billion loss, the worst full-year result in the Anglo-Australian company's history.
August 14, 2016 Video shows huge crocodile joining sharks to stalk boat Video posted on YouTube Thursday shows lemon sharks being joined by a huge crocodile as they swam around a boat in a Western Australia creek.
August 12, 2016 Australian official rejects criticisms of China investor ban Australia's treasurer on Friday rejected accusations that the true reason his government plans to ban Chinese bidders from leasing a Sydney electricity grid is to appease influential lawmakers with xenophobic views.
August 11, 2016 Australia to ban Chinese from leasing Sydney power grid Australia has announced it plans to block Chinese bidders rom leasing a major Sydney electricity grid on national security grounds.
August 11, 2016 Australia census to go back online 2 days after cyberattack Australia's prime minister says his country's first attempt to conduct a census online will resume two days after it shut down due to system failures that left it vulnerable to cyberattack.
August 10, 2016 Australia recognizes 10 soldiers' courage in Vietnam War A retired Australian army officer has won a 50-year struggle to gain official recognition for the bravery of 10 soldiers who fought under his command during Australia's most costly battle of the Vietnam War.
August 9, 2016 Dubai-based courier Aramex sells stake to Australia Post The Dubai-based courier Aramex says Australia's postal service has bought a 4.5 percent stake in the company.
August 8, 2016 Official says Australian security key to Chinese investment Australia's treasurer says that national security will be his overriding consideration when he decides whether to allow a Chinese consortium to lease a major Sydney electricity grid.