December 2, 2016 Australia to keep convicted terrorists in prison longer Australia's prime minister says the government has enacted a law that will allow officials to keep convicted terrorists in prison after they have served their sentences.
December 1, 2016 Shark bites 65-year-old surfer off Australian east coast Police say a 65-year-old surfer has been bitten by a shark on his foot and arm off Australia's east coast.
December 1, 2016 Buzz Aldrin, second man on moon, evacuated from South Pole Officials say former American astronaut Buzz Aldrin, one of the first men to walk on the moon, has been evacuated by plane from the South Pole for medical reasons.
November 30, 2016 Protesters against Aussie refugee treatment delay Parliament Rowdy protesters demonstrating against Australia's treatment of asylum seekers have caused a disruption in Parliament, with security officers finally wresting them out.
November 30, 2016 Australian theme park to reopen 6 weeks after 4 deaths An Australian theme park plans to reopen six weeks after four people died in a ride malfunction.
November 29, 2016 Australian government breaks legislative stalemate with bill The Australian government has won a crucial victory in Parliament by breaking a political stalemate that had sent the country to an early election five months ago.
November 29, 2016 Great Barrier Reef sees record coral deaths this year Australian scientists say warming oceans this year have caused the biggest die-off of corals ever recorded on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
November 29, 2016 7 injured by turbulence as China airliner approaches Sydney Officials say seven people were injured when a Chinese airliner hit turbulence at it approached Sydney airport.
November 29, 2016 First woman to become Australia's highest ranking judge A former law firm receptionist who left school at 15 has been named the first woman to become Australia's highest ranking judge.
November 29, 2016 Fisherman seriously injured by shark off Australian coast A fisherman has been seriously injured when a shark bit his hand near the Australian coast.