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Hundreds flee homes as heatwave fans Australia bushfires
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Hundreds flee homes as heatwave fans Australia bushfires

Extreme heat and high winds fanned dozens of bushfires across Australia on Friday, prompting hundreds to flee their homes in some…
Indonesia bristles over ‘deplorable’ Australian sea incursions
World

Indonesia bristles over ‘deplorable’ Australian sea incursions

Indonesia will increase maritime patrols after what it called deplorable territorial violations by Australia's navy as it tried to turn…
Indonesia, Australia spy claim tension spreads to corporate world
World

Indonesia, Australia spy claim tension spreads to corporate world

Rising diplomatic tension between Australia and Indonesia spread into the corporate world on Friday, after a state-owned Indonesian firm suspended talks with Australian cattle…
Abbott declares end of Australia’s longest war
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Abbott declares end of Australia’s longest war

Prime Minister Tony Abbott declared Australia's longest war at an end during a surprise visit to Afghanistan, with more than…
Egypt drops charges against Australian journalist, says Australia FM
Egypt

Egypt drops charges against Australian journalist, says Australia FM

Egyptian authorities have dropped charges against Australian journalist Austin Mackell, who has been barred from leaving Egypt since February, Australia’s…
Global travel industry gears up for Muslim tourist boom
World

Global travel industry gears up for Muslim tourist boom

An expected worldwide boom in Muslim tourism was reflected in the growing availability of amenities such as halal spas and…
Boat carrying 200 capsizes between Indonesia and Australia
World

Boat carrying 200 capsizes between Indonesia and Australia

SYDNEY — A boat carrying about 200 suspected asylum seekers has capsized in Indonesian waters 120 nautical miles north of…
Early expatriate voting results come in from Malaysia, Australia
Egypt

Early expatriate voting results come in from Malaysia, Australia

Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh took the lead in the presidential race among expatriates in Malaysia, with 100 votes. Out of…
WikiLeaks says founder Julian Assange plans to run for Australian Senate
World

WikiLeaks says founder Julian Assange plans to run for Australian Senate

CANBERRA, Australia — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange plans to run for a seat in the Australian Senate in elections due…
In Sydney, variety makes trip worth the price
Life & Style

In Sydney, variety makes trip worth the price

Blessed with wide beaches, beautiful parks, delicious, eclectic cuisine and great outdoor activities, Sydney, Australia is well worth the trip…
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