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Swino the wild pig who infamously stole beer from tourists and died in October could get a commemorative plaque at a WA rest stop.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has defended the work of intelligence agencies as leaked documents trigger a debate over privacy.

Immigration Minister Scott Morrison is refusing to say if asylum seekers in offshore detention will be strip searched under enhanced security measures.

Albert Namatjira's grandchildren have visited Buckingham Palace and say while they were treated like royalty it was a different story back in Australia.

A British tourist is on trial for allegedly forcing a woman to perform oral sex on him on Bondi Beach.

Lenie Namatjira and Kevin Namatjira - grandchildren of renowned Central Australian indigenous artist Albert Namatjira — have been invited to attend a private audience with Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace, ahead of tonight’s international premiere of the play Namatjira at London’s Southbank Centre.

Based on new population projections, it's going to feel like 'stacks on Australia' as the number of people calling Australia home is set to double to 46 million by 2075.

Australia’s most internationally famous pop star Kylie Minogue is to become a coach on the 2014 series of The Voice Australia.

After years of attempting to build a case against Julian Assange, it appears US prosecutors won't indict him for publishing confidential documents.

Former paparazzo Darryn Lyons has become the new mayor of Geelong and says his top priority is making it the most livable city in Australia.

British Labour leader Ed Miliband argues the Tories, guided by Australian Lynton Crosby, are planning the "dirtiest election campaign for over 20 years".

Governor-General Quentin Bryce appears to have publicly expressed support for Australia becoming a republic and same-sex marriage being legalised.

Protests have erupted in Jakarta as Prime Minister Tony Abbott responds to Indonesia's call to explain the tapping of the president's phone.

Protesters have warned Australians would be targeted unless Indonesia receives an apology over the phone tapping scandal.

Owning a home is a goal regardless of where you are in the World, and if the returns promised by the UK’s buoyant property market ring true, it’s no wonder Australians entering the market see this opportunity as the best they’ve had in a long time.

Both are up there when it comes to the Best Student Cities in the World, but Sydney offers better quality of living, and is more affordable for students, compared to Melbourne.

Australia has been accused of betraying Indonesia amid an outbreak in nationalist rhetoric in the wake of fresh spying allegations.

What happened to the stubbies, barbies and beer guts? A new study has revealed the modern Aussie bloke cares about equality, is a frustrated feminist deep down, and insists he’s not a bastard.

A federal MP and fan of television program Doctor Who, has called for the BBC to consider filming the 2015 series in Australia.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is refusing to comment on allegations Australian spies targeted the mobile phone of Indonesia's president and his confidants.

Hillford Girls Grammar school captain Ja'mie King is the most popular private school girl in Australia, breaking online viewing records.

An unlikely alliance between the coalition and the Australian Greens could see a vote in the Senate on the carbon tax repeal laws before Christmas.

Kevin Rudd keeps a low profile on his last day in Parliament.

An Australian NHS worker who has lived in Britain for nine years has been giver 28 days to leave the country, after her application to stay which she submitted in 2011 was refused, without appeal.

Tony Abbott has praised former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as an extraordinary person who will continue to serve Australia.

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has taken to twitter to bid farewell and has been both praised and condemned on social media networks.

Former PM Kevin Rudd quits parliament saying he bears no malice.

Young people celebrating Schoolies Week are being advised to take regular naps, to avoid risky behaviour including drug taking, drink driving or having unprotected sex.

Today show co-host Lisa Wilkinson admits she's overdue for a mammogram and has decided to undergo the test live on Australian TV.

Three Australian veterans of the war in Afghanistan stood together in London on Monday to remember the war dead at a solemn Hyde Park service.

Australia has been ranked 21st in terms of organ donation, way behind the world leaders.

Australian expats staying in London for Christmas won’t feel so far from home, as Australia Post has released a world-first “video stamp”, where your loved ones can include a recorded video message with their Christmas parcels.

The Australian government has pledged more than $10 million to assist rescue efforts in the Philippines after super Typhoon Haiyan hit the nation.

Fire services were called to a Vodafone shop in Canberra after a new iPad air exploded.

Qantas says it's committed to doing most of it's maintenance in Australia, despite closing its Avalon facility and send the work offshore.

Australian actor Liam Hemsworth told Jay Leno how his mother, Leonie Hemsworth, was his sex education teacher in high school.

An Australian woman found in Dublin a month ago is free to leave state care after a ruling from Ireland's High Court.

Australia is experiencing record low death rates, as the average life expectancy cracks the 82-year mark for the first time.

The British supermodel and the Australian Prime Minister do not appear to have a lot in common. One is about to pose nude for the 60th anniversary of Playboy. The other is Tony Abbott. But the unlikely pair share similar mind-sets when it comes to talking, or rather not talking,...

2Day FM has lost a legal bid to prevent the media authority from finding it broke the law by broadcasting a royal prank call.

According to new statistics there are more Australians leaving Australia compared to overseas visitors arriving.

Former prime minister John Howard has savaged Ed Miliband after the British Labour leader suggested Lynton Crosby was employing dog-whistle politics.

There is mounting pressure for Prime Minister Tony Abbott to call Vladimir Putin and obtain the release of an Australian Greenpeace activist being detained in a Russian prison.

Plans for a sculpture of Tony Abbott’s head, to be displayed with other Prime Minister’s heads, are being finalised.

The ballot to attend the 2015 dawn service at Gallipoli, marking 100 years since the campaign, has been delayed, and will now open in mid November.

Adelaide, has been named as ‘a top 10 city to visit in 2014’ by Lonely Planet.

People smugglers in Indonesia have formed a “super syndicate” as Australia’s new resettlement policy sees demand for their services from asylum seekers plummet.

I'll get a large quarter pounder meal, six nuggets, an apple pie, and all your money. A man convicted of the armed robbery of a KFC in Darwin has been extradited to SA to face similar charges.

In terms of ease of doing business in the world, one year Australia’s ahead, the next it’s the UK. But one thing is pretty clear, if you’re a business man or woman probably don’t go to Chad.

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