Australia

• Anthony Albanese sworn in as Australia’s 31st prime minister

  Australia's Labor Party leader, Anthony Albanese, was sworn in as the country's 31st prime minister on Monday, promising a "journey of change."

  Politics

  May 22
  
• Australian PM concedes election defeat as conservatives ousted after 9-year rule

  Partial results showed Morrison's Liberal-National coalition had been punished by voters in Western Australia and affluent urban seats in particular.

  World

  May 21
  
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• Australian general election to be held May 21, prime minister says

  Australia will hold a general election on May 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday, playing up economic uncertainties and security threats in announcing the election.

  World

  Apr 9
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• Great Barrier Reef suffering widespread mass bleaching (again) as oceans heat up

  The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority reported the bleaching is "widespread" across the reef, with some areas experiencing severe effects.

  Environment

  Mar 18
• Australia warns of ‘tough 24 hours ahead’ as deadly floods prompt new evacuations

  At least 20 people have died since the deluge of heavy rains began over a week ago, with major to minor flooding occurring throughout the country.

  World

  Mar 8
• Sydney, Australia braces for more rain as deaths from flooding rise to 17

  A wild weather system dumped more than a year's worth of rainfall over a week in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales (NSW).

  World

  Mar 6
• About 500,000 at risk from Sydney floodwaters as heavy rains pummel Australia

  Rivers were rising in Australia’s most populous city, home to 5 million, with officials warning of “treacherous weather conditions” over the next 24 hours.

  World

  Mar 3
• Citizens around the world show solidarity for Ukraine: ‘Say no to Putin’

  Protesters around the world showed support for Ukraine on Saturday and called on governments to do more to help Kyiv, punish Russia and avoid a broader conflict.

  World

  Feb 26
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• Australia to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers after two years of COVID-19

  Australia said on Monday it will reopen its borders this month to travellers vaccinated against COVID-19.

  World

  Feb 7
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• As COVID-19 hits Pacific islands for 1st time, nearby nations scramble to provide aid

  Concern about the detection of the virus in tsunami-hit Tonga has been heightened by thousands of infections sweeping neighboring Pacific islands.

  World

  Feb 4