December 10, 2015 New Australian PM abolishes climate watchdog Australia's new conservative government on Thursday abolished an independent climate change commission set up by the previous Labor administration, as part of its plans to streamline bureaucracy.
December 10, 2015 Moyes hopes for good news on Fabregas bid Manager David Moyes said Friday he hopes to have some good news about the possibility of Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas joining Manchester United in the "next day or so".
December 10, 2015 Australia sack cricket coach Mickey Arthur Australia's Ashes campaign with England was in turmoil on Monday after coach Mickey Arthur was sensationally sacked, sources said, with Darren Lehmann seen as favourite to replace him.
December 10, 2015 Sydney FC release striker Griffiths Sydney FC have released veteran striker Joel Griffiths from the final season of his contract, leaving him free to return to the Chinese Super League.
December 10, 2015 Australia resolute on asylum policy Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Sunday said he made "absolutely no apology" for his hardline new policy on asylum-seekers under which they are sent to Papua New Guinea.
December 10, 2015 US says bombs dropped on Australia reef to avoid boats The United States military said Monday it had jettisoned four unarmed bombs on Australia's Great Barrier Reef during a training exercise only because civilian boats had strayed into the drop zone.
December 10, 2015 Australian PM insists no argument with Indonesia Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Thursday said he was confident his government could work with Indonesia despite a senior Jakarta official calling his controversial asylum-seeker policy "offensive".
December 10, 2015 Australia's Abbott in 'sex appeal' blunder Australia's opposition leader, accused last year of misogyny in a blistering speech by then-prime minister Julia Gillard, was under fire Tuesday after touting the "sex appeal" of an election candidate.
December 10, 2015 Australian Labor powerbrokers acted corruptly: inquiry Criminal charges were Wednesday recommended against two former high-profile Australian Labor ministers over corruption allegations following an explosive inquiry that gripped Sydney for months.
December 10, 2015 Snake on plane grounds Qantas flight A tiny snake as slender as a pen forced the grounding of a Japan-bound Qantas flight in the Australian city of Sydney overnight, stranding hundreds of passengers.