MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Marianas Variety, Aug. 27, 2012) – A survivor of nuclear fallout from a Pacific hydrogen bomb test, who traveled the globe to speak out about…
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Asylum seekers on hunger strike over Nauru
HUNDREDS of asylum seekers on Christmas Island are believed to have gone on hunger strike to protest against being sent to Nauru for their claims to be…
Ten die in ten days on Vic roads
A 21-year-old woman has become the 10th person to die on Victoria's roads in 10 days.
Man charged over woman’s death
A 21-year-old man is facing a murder charge after a young woman was attacked and died in a Melbourne park.
Australian Dollar Drops to Lowest This Month on Mining Concern
Australia’s dollar declined to the lowest level this month after Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens said the currency would probably fall if the nation’s mining boom…
Call for new approach to Asia relations
AUSTRALIA'S political leaders have been criticised by some of the most senior foreign policy advisers for clumsy handling of relations with Asia and slavish devotion to the…
Everyday life on Christmas Island
Herald photographer James Brickwood documents life on the Indian Ocean island at the centre of the asylum debate.
ANZ boss sells shares to pay tax
ANZ chief executive Mike Smith has sold $10.9 million worth of shares to meet an income tax bill and reduce his debt. Mr Smith exercised his right to…
Australian Ewen McDonald picked to lead $95b climate change fund
A NEW global fund on climate change that aims to channel $US100 billion ($95 billion) a year in aid to poor countries selected officials from Australia and South…
No room for Sharia in Australia: Sir Gerard Brennan
A FORMER High Court chief justice has used an address in Sydney to argue against incorporating parts of Islamic law into the Australian judicial system.