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 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 25, 2016 FIFA presidential candidates making final pitches for votes Candidates are making their final pitches to secure votes for Friday's election to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.
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 Fijians urged to immediately bury those who died in cyclone Fijians in remote places were being urged Thursday to immediately bury loved ones who died in a powerful cyclone rather than waiting for autopsies.
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-month-old baby among those presumed dead in Fiji cyclone A 10-month old baby is among those missing and presumed dead in a Fiji cyclone after the boy's parents told a local television station they lost hold of him amid ferocious winds and floodwaters that rose to their necks.
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.
February 23, 2016 A blind penguin gets airborne in a New Zealand marine haven Blindy the little blue penguin was born without functioning eyes and developed the unusual habit of swimming in tight circles.