October 13, 2016 Australia, Singapore say defense pact should not worry China The prime ministers of Singapore and Australia say China should not see increased military cooperation between their countries through a bilateral deal that will dramatically expand northern Australian training facilities as an attempt to contain Beijing.
October 13, 2016 Australian state lawmakers condemn Trump as 'revolting slug' A state Parliament in Australia has unanimously passed a motion describing U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump as "a revolting slug unfit for public office." Jeremy Buckingham, a lawmaker from the minor Greens party, introduced the motion Thursday to the upper house of the New South Wales Parliament.
October 12, 2016 Australian report warns of possible damaging cyberattacks Extremist groups could have the capabilities to launch damaging cyberattacks on Australia within three years, a government report on the nation's cybersecurity said on Wednesday.
October 12, 2016 Australian surfer injured in suspected shark attack A state government in Australian has proposed installing protective nets off a coastal town where a surfer was injured in a second suspected shark attack in two weeks.
October 12, 2016 Singapore's leader visits Australia to improve defense ties Singapore's prime minister visited Australia on Wednesday to upgrade a free-trade agreement and to finalize a deal that will double the capacity of Singaporean military training facilities in the Australian tropics.
October 10, 2016 Major Australian party leaders reaffirm racial tolerance The leaders of Australia's two major political parties have reaffirmed their commitment to racial tolerance in Australia after several senators called for a ban on Muslims.
October 9, 2016 Australian-Chinese $277 million bid for Australian ranches An Australian-Chinese consortium has offered to buy Australia's largest cattle empire in a bid welcomed by the Australian agriculture minister.
October 7, 2016 Wing part found on Mauritius confirmed to be part of MH370 Malaysian and Australian officials say a piece of an aircraft wing found on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has been identified as belonging to missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
October 7, 2016 'Budgie 9' man leaves Malaysia and urges cultural awareness One of nine Australians who spent four nights in police detention in Malaysia for partying in skimpy swimsuits printed with the Malaysian flag has returned to Australia and urged other travelers to be culturally aware.
October 7, 2016 After 91 years, Ford's Australian car production line ends Ford Motor Co. has ended 91 years of car manufacturing in Australia, with the last two Australian car makers due to close their doors next year.
