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We owe it to survivors not to waste this moment and we must continue to be guided by their wishes, Malcolm Turnbull said. (Photo: File)

We are sorry: PM Turnbull to make national apology to child abuse...

The final report of the royal commission has words that shake us to our core'.

8 Feb 2018 1:28 PM IST

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

I'm pregnant, not incapacitated, says New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Like everyone else who has found themselves pregnant before, I'm just keeping on going.

27 Jan 2018 1:45 AM IST

42 per cent of the damage has been attributed to pest.

Campaign to save Reef from starfish

Naturally-occurring predators multiply due to pollution.

23 Jan 2018 1:27 AM IST

Coral reefs make up less than one per cent of Earths marine environment, but are home to an estimated 25 per cent of ocean life, acting as nurseries for many species of fish.

Australia offers cash for Great Barrier Reef rescue ideas

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed reef is reeling from significant coral bleaching due to warming sea temperatures linked...

17 Jan 2018 1:10 AM IST

A volcano on the island of Kadovar, located about 24 km north of the Papuan mainland, began erupting on January 5. (Photo: AFP)

Around 1,500 people evacuated from Papua New Guinea after volcano...

After venting ash for several days, the volcano exploded on Friday, blasting out glowing red rocks and sulphur dioxide.

14 Jan 2018 1:41 PM IST

Richard Cousins

UK firm CEO among Australia seaplane crash victims

A high-profile British CEO and his family were among six people killed in a New Year's Eve seaplane crash in Australia

2 Jan 2018 3:14 AM IST

Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley

New spiders named after Bob Marley

In 2009, the sea along the coastline of Queensland in Australia receded to such an extent that it exposed a population...

25 Dec 2017 1:40 AM IST

His motive is not clear, although police allege he made utterances to them about voices, dreams and the poor treatment of Muslims after his arrest. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Flinders Street incident: Afghan refugee charged with 18 counts of...

The magistrate ordered a psychiatric assessment and he is due to appear in court again on Wednesday, a broadcaster...

23 Dec 2017 1:09 PM IST

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it had formed a high-level committee to study the adverse affects of drugs on students.

Australian police busts racket, seizes 1.2 ton meth worth USD 802...

This seizure surpassed the previous record of 903 kilogram in Melbourne early in 2017.

22 Dec 2017 1:11 PM IST

Experts said ISIS, responsible for seven of the 10 deadliest attacks since 2012, was increasingly encouraging the use of knives and vehicles over firearms and explosives by their followers. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Australia ends air strike against ISIS in Iraq, Syria

The decision follows the Islamic State jihadist group losing its two main hubs -- Mosul in Iraq and Raqa in Syria.

22 Dec 2017 10:09 AM IST

A white SUV sits in the middle of the road as police and emergency personnel work at the scene of where a car ran over pedestrians in Flinders Street in Melbourne on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Indian among 19 hurt as car runs into crowd

Melbourne police describes it as evil, act of cowardice'.

22 Dec 2017 2:34 AM IST

Acting commissioner Shane Patton said that the police do not believe what happened is terror related but will continue to investigate. (Photo: AFP)

Flinders street incident: Indian among 19 injured as truck mowed down...

The 45-year-old Kaul was talking to his son while crossing the intersection when he was hit by the car.

21 Dec 2017 8:56 PM IST