Australia - Page 167

November 29, 2016

First woman to become Australia's highest ranking judge

A former law firm receptionist who left school at 15 has been named the first woman to become Australia's highest ranking judge.

November 29, 2016

Fisherman seriously injured by shark off Australian coast

A fisherman has been seriously injured when a shark bit his hand near the Australian coast.

November 28, 2016

Australian man, 90, questioned in murder of 83-year-old neighbor after decades-long feud

A 90-year-old man is being questioned by police after the death of his 83-year-old neighbor on the footpath outside his suburban Melbourne home.

November 27, 2016

Death toll from Australia's thunderstorm asthma reaches 6

Six people have died and five remained on life support after a rare condition known as thunderstorm asthma struck Australia's second-largest city, officials said on Sunday.

November 26, 2016

Australia attempts to extradite IS suspect from Turkey

Australia is attempting to extradite from Turkey a man suspected of being a high-profile Australian recruiter for the Islamic State movement, the government said on Saturday.

November 24, 2016

Australia offers Syrian aid during Jordanian king's visit

Australia announced that it will provide an additional 220 million Australian dollars ($160 million) in humanitarian aid for the Syrian crisis during the Jordanian king's first visit to Australia.

November 23, 2016

Bali police say tests show Australian teen didn't have drugs

Indonesian authorities say they will likely release an Australian teenager soon after tests showed he was not carrying illicit drugs during end-of-school celebrations on Bali resort island.

November 23, 2016

China confirms charges against 3 Australian casino staff

China is confirming plans to prosecute three Australians working for a casino operator who were detained last month.

November 22, 2016

Australian diplomats to soon meet teen drug suspect in Bali

Australia's foreign minister says diplomats will soon meet with an Australian teenager detained on suspicion of drug possession during end-of-school celebrations on the resort island of Bali.

November 22, 2016

3 Australian casino staff in China to face formal charges

China has indicated to Australia that it will prosecute three employees of an Australian casino operator over suspected gambling crimes.