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Australia

Australia is an Oceanian country made up of the mainland continent, the island of Tasmania and several smaller islands. Its currency is the Australian dollar, its capital is Canberra and its most populous city is Sydney.

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December 21, 2024

Australia: Bushfires burn out of control in Victoria

December 15, 2024

'Bali Nine': Remaining Australian prisoners return home

December 12, 2024

Australia to force tech giants to pay for news media

December 12, 2024

Australia seals PNG rugby deal to counter Chinese influence

December 11, 2024

Australia: Anti-Israel slogans sprayed on wall, car burnt

December 9, 2024

Australia seeks to block China with Nauru security deal

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Reports & Analysis

University of Sydney's autonomous robot 'SwagBot' moves around a field in Allynbrook, Australia

Could an AI robot cowboy help Australia muster its cattle?

Could an AI robot cowboy help Australia muster its cattle?

Could SwagBot, a robot cow herder now fitted with AI technology, help Australian farmers round up their cows?
TechnologyDecember 12, 202401:23 min
A policewoman stands guard at the scene of a fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne

Australia PM blames antisemitism for synagogue fire

Australia PM blames antisemitism for synagogue fire

Police in Melbourne are searching for the perpetrators of an arson attack which left several people injured.
CrimeDecember 6, 202401:54 min
Wind gusts twist umbrellas and buffet people during Hurricane Ian in Charleston in South Carolina

What are the La Nina and El Nino climate phenomena?

What are the La Nina and El Nino climate phenomena?

Here's how the Pacific weather phases of El Nino and La Nina can influence extreme weather across the globe.
ClimateOctober 17, 2024
Julian Assange holds up a piece of paper while standing next to his wife Stella at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg

Where does Julian Assange go from here?

Where does Julian Assange go from here?

WikiLeaks founder's first public speech since his release signals return to the international spotlight.
Press FreedomOctober 1, 2024
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Using AI as a border control assistant

Using AI as a border control assistant

From smart lie detectors to analyzing dialects — artificial intelligence aims to help determine migrants' origins.
TechnologySeptember 7, 202401:15 min
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Can AI predict migration flows?

Can AI predict migration flows?

Danish artificial intelligence may be able to forecast how many people are forced to flee war or natural disasters.
TechnologySeptember 6, 202402:42 min
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Germany's top tennis player Zverev to go on trial for abuse

Alexander Zverev is contesting allegations he physically abused his ex-girlfriend.
SportsJanuary 16, 2024
An aerial view shows flooding caused by heavy rains, in Cairns, Queensland

Record floods cut off Australia tourist towns

Hundreds of people had to be evacuated in the country's northeast, leaving authorities to wrangle loose crocodiles.
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Australians reject Indigenous Voice to advise parliament

Australians have voted against recognizing Indigenous people in the constitution and an Indigenous advisory body.
PoliticsOctober 14, 202302:33 min
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Will Australia's Indigenous get their 'Voice'?

Early voting has begun in a referendum that would create an advocacy body for Indigenous people. Opinions are divided.
PoliticsOctober 7, 20238 images
A woman shields her face from the sun as she walks past a wall decorated with an Indigenous Australian mural in the Northern Territory capital city of Darwin.

Australia's Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament' vote explained

Australians are set to vote on establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here's what you need to know.
PoliticsAugust 31, 2023
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Afghanistan women's team watch World Cup with hope and fear

While others play in the World Cup, the Afghanistan national team are making their way in Australia's regional leagues.
SoccerAugust 4, 2023
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