CANBERRA (Reuters) - Afghan authorities will lay charges against officials at a prison run by the country's internal security service, Australia said on Wednesday, just weeks after Canberra blocked prisoner transfers over fears of detainee mistreatment. Full story
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Struggling Australian tycoon Nathan Tinkler has given up nearly half of his stake in Whitehaven Coal Ltd <WHC.AX> for about $285 million to pay down debt to a U.S. hedge fund, easing concern about a forced selldown that had weighed on the miner's value. Full story
A new language, one that combines elements of English with traditional indigenous speech, has been discovered in northern Australia, according to a new study. Full story
TOKYO (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hovered above a two-month low against the yen on Tuesday but struggled to extend gains on worries the U.S. Federal Reserve could hint at withdrawing stimulus and unsettle share markets. Full story
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's coastal Wyong region outside Sydney, a pretty stretch of pristine beaches and wildlife-filled wetlands, isn't high on the travel agenda of most Chinese tourists. Full story
KEY WEST, Florida (Reuters) - Australian long-distance swimmer Chloe McCardel was making good headway in calm seas at dusk when she suddenly hit a stinging swarm of jellyfish, eventually forcing her to abandon her quest to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. Full story
Zookeepers at Australia's Taronga Zoo are celebrating the birth of a rare white rhino. TODAY.com's Dara Brown has the story.
After discovering an “incredibly significant” collection of Aboriginal artwork in a box of donated paintings nine years ago, Colgate University provost Doug Hicks and professor Ellen Kraly recently made the long trip to Australia to hand-deliver them home, saying “it’s the right thing to do.”
After 220-pounds of explosives could not bring down a silo, an Australian demolition crew brought in a giant jackhammer to finally get the job done.
Sky-watchers in Australia catch four minutes of an annular solar eclipse which reveals a ring of light from the sun around the moon. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
The actor and actress talk about starring in the iconic film and being able to shoot it, in their homeland of Australia!
Australia's soccer player Tim Cahill signs autographs during an event to celebrate their World Cup qualification in central Sydney June 19, 2013. Substitute Josh Kennedy's dramatic goal seven minutes from time sent Australia to the World Cup finals for the fourth time on Tuesday, ending a nervous ni
Australia's soccer player Tim Cahill throws a ball to the crowd as coach Holger Osieck looks on during an event to celebrate their World Cup qualification in central Sydney June 19, 2013. Substitute Josh Kennedy's dramatic goal seven minutes from time sent Australia to the World Cup finals for the
Australia's soccer player Josh Kennedy poses for pictures with fans during an event to celebrate their World Cup qualification in central Sydney June 19, 2013. Substitute Josh Kennedy's dramatic goal seven minutes from time sent Australia to the World Cup finals for the fourth time on Tuesday, endin
Australian soccer player Josh Kennedy signs autographs during an event to celebrate their World Cup qualification in central Sydney June 19, 2013. Substitute Josh Kennedy's dramatic goal seven minutes from time sent Australia to the World Cup finals for the fourth time on Tuesday, ending a nervous n
