February 28, 2016 Spotlight: Top Vatican cardinal to testify about sex abuse One of the highest-ranking Vatican officials is being compelled to testify this weekend in a public hearing about clerical sex abuse in an unusual demonstration of holding even the most senior Catholic bishops accountable for the scandal.
February 27, 2016 Ship that ran aground off Antarctica freed, researchers safe An icebreaker carrying researchers that ran aground off the coast of Antarctica was freed by crew Saturday and was afloat again, the Australian government said.
February 26, 2016 Was Jesus Just a Charismatic Preacher? Scholars to Debate Christ's Divinity This question will be the subject of a debate scheduled for this weekend.
February 26, 2016 China 'seriously concerned' by Australian defense document Chinese officials say they are "seriously concerned" by an Australian strategic evaluation of the South China Sea and warned Australia against compromising the stability of the Asia-Pacific region.
February 26, 2016 37 people rescued from stranded Australian icebreaker ship in Antarctica Thirty-seven expeditioners have been rescued from an Australian icebreaker ship stranded in Antarctica.
February 25, 2016 Australia warns of possible terror attack in Indonesia Australia's government warned on Thursday that terrorists may be in the advanced stages of preparing attacks in Indonesia, and urged travelers to exercise a high level of caution when visiting the southeast Asian nation, including the popular tourist island of Bali.
February 25, 2016 Australia to boost military spending by $21 billion as China ramps up aggression Australia is bulking up its military as China becomes increasingly aggressive in the South China Sea, including what is reported to be the biggest expansion to its Navy since World War II.
February 25, 2016 Australia's planned military buildup focuses on navy Australia's prime minister says his country will bolster its naval strength with more submarines and warships as part of a long-term military buildup needed to maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific region.
February 24, 2016 10-foot python attacks boy as he sleeps in his bed A young Australian boy was left bloody after being attacked by a python in his bed in an incident that his mother is describing as a real-life “nightmare”.
February 24, 2016 Australian school criticized for allowing cross-dressing An Australian high school has created a national furor by allowing students to wear boy or girl uniforms regardless of gender.