2 Pinoy sailors killed – coroner
Sydney, Australia—Two Filipino seamen who mysteriously disappeared or died in separate incidents on a Japanese coal ship in Australian waters ...
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Olivia Newton-John reveals new cancer 25 years later
Singing great Olivia Newton-John revealed Tuesday a return of breast cancer, 25 years after her first successful battle made her ...
Read moreAustralian magnate Andrew Forrest gives away $298 million
Mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest Monday made the biggest single philanthropic donation in Australian history, giving away Aus$400 million (US$298 ...
Read moreAustralia says ‘game up’ for fake refugees
SYDNEY"•Australia Sunday gave 7,500 boat people until October to file a claim proving they are genuine refugees or be kicked ...
Read moreCanberra developing 2nd airport in Sydney
SYDNEY, Australia"•The operator of Sydney’s main airport Tuesday ruled out involvement in building a second major airport for the city, ...
Read moreAustralia inflation rate moves back into RBA target range
SYDNEY"•Australia’s annual inflation rate has moved back into the central bank’s target range for the first time in more than ...
Read moreAustralia toughens up citizenship test
Canberra on Thursday unveiled plans to put "Australian values" at the heart of tougher requirements to gain citizenship, including competent ...
Read moreAustralia cleanup under way
SYDNEY"•A “gut-wrenching” clean-up was in full swing Monday as floodwaters receded across parts of Australia, with fears the death toll ...
Read moreCyclone-ravaged region begins picking up pieces
AYR, Australia"•Towns remained cut off in northern Australia Wednesday after being pummeled by a powerful cyclone that washed battered yachts ...
Read moreCyclone slams into Australia
AYR, Australia"•A “monster” cyclone smashed into northeast Australia Tuesday, cutting power, damaging buildings and uprooting trees, with coastal towns in ...
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