Pacific March 16, 2017 IS using more suicide vehicles and armed drones in Mosul Australia's defense chief says Islamic State fighters are increasing the use of Mad Max-style suicide vehicles and commercial drones armed with grenades in their defense of the Iraqi town of Mosul.
GLOBAL ECONOMY March 16, 2017 Australian accused of planning to help IS develop missiles Australian counterterrorism police have arrested a man who officials say was planning to advise the Islamic State group on how to develop missiles.
Pacific March 16, 2017 Australian leader blames predecessor for popularity decline Australia's prime minister has blamed recent criticism from his predecessor for a dip in the government's popularity in a closely watched opinion poll.
Odd News March 16, 2017 Bald murderer allowed to wear toupee in prison Justice is blind, and it’s apparently bald, too.
Pacific March 16, 2017 Indonesia, Australia agree to closer naval cooperation Indonesian and Australian leaders have committed to free trade and closer naval cooperation as they urge countries in the Asia-Pacific region with competing territorial claims to obey international law.
Pacific March 16, 2017 Israeli premier calls 1st visit to Australia 'wonderful' Benjamin Netanyahu has described his visit to Australia, a first for a serving Israeli prime minister, as "wonderful." Netanyahu and his wife Sara concluded their five-day trip to Sydney on Sunday by meeting with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
Pacific March 16, 2017 In world first, New Zealand river granted same rights as people In what's being described as a first, lawmakers have approved giving human rights to a river.
Pacific March 16, 2017 Australians doubt Trump's commitment to its traditional ally Some Australians foresee trouble in their country's traditionally strong alliance with the United States because of what they see as "unpresidential" behavior from President Donald Trump, while others think outspoken businessman-turned-Australian-leader Malcolm Turnbull is a good match for him.
Pacific March 16, 2017 Israeli prime minister meets Australian opposition leader Australia's opposition leader Bill Shorten says he raised his Labor Party's concerns about Israel's settlements in Palestinian territories during discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Pacific March 16, 2017 Vatican abuse probe of Guam archbishop heads to mainland US Vatican officials prosecuting Guam's archbishop for alleged sex abuse have shifted their investigation from the Pacific island of Guam to Hawaii and now to the U.S. mainland to interview potential witnesses.
Pacific March 16, 2017 Australia's highest-paid public servant quits $4.3M job Australia's highest-paid public servant announced his resignation on Thursday, two weeks after a revelation that he made 5.6 million Australian ($4.3 million) last year sparked a public furor.