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WikiLeaks Senate candidate Dr Alison Broinowski says that if Julian Assange is found guilty of rape it would be "his own business" and has nothing to do with the party.

Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer has announced his support for on-shore processing of asylum seekers, claiming that reforms to the system would save $5 billion from the Australian budget.

The father of missing British-Australian man Gary Tweddle has said that the search effort will change focus towards a recovery mission rather than a search and rescue operation.

Treasurer Chris Bowen has lashed out at the opposition for trashing the reputation of public servants.

Kym Valentine who played Libby Kennedy, the daughter of Dr Karl and Susan Kennedy, on popular Australian soap Neighbours wants back in on the show following extended illness

The Australian High Commission celebrates a centenary since the laying of its foundation stone in central London

Russell Crowe has once again voiced his political opinions on Twitter, asking Malcolm Turnbull in a tweet to consider his destiny as the 'most trusted politician in our country'.

The Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr speaks out against the UK departing the EU in a letter to UK Foreign Secretary William Hague. The letter formed part of evidence submitted to a UK government review of EU member powers.

Famous explorer Matthew Flinders, the first to circumnavigate Australia, will be commemorated with a bronze statue at London’s Euston Station.

It could be 70 years hence but when William and Kate's baby eventually becomes monarch he could be known as King George VII.

Sexy beast: Male kangaroos attract mates by striking poses to show off their muscularity and size.

Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has ranked in the top twenty most followed political leaders on Twitter. We've gathered together the top 5 Aussie tweet-happy politicians to honour Rudd's achievement.

Labor and the coalition have continued the blame-game over asylum seeker boat arrivals, after another boat sank and claims of rape on Manus Island.

A new study has raised concerns about the spread of disease in Australia by a mosquito commonly known as the London Underground mosquito.

David Cameron’s chief election strategist, Australian Lynton Crosby, has denied he spoke to the British Prime Minister about plain packaging on cigarettes.

The feel good factor is kicking-in as Australia and the UK to commemorate the arrival of the new royal baby, including specially minted royal silver pennies for all babies born in the UK on 22 July.

What are the most likely royal baby names and when might it be revealed? The wait for the birth of the royal baby is over, but the wait for the announcement of the Prince of Cambridge's name has just begun.

Following great success in Australia and New Zealand, Local Appliance Rentals Ltd is now inviting new franchisees to join them in growing the business in Britain.

As tributes pour in to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the arrival of their first child, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has revealed what Australia will be sending the royal baby that has it all - a bilby.

Kevin Rudd’s tough new stance on asylum seekers arriving in Australia by boat has boosted the ALP’s standings on the issue, the latest Newspoll shows.

The former star of the TV sitcom Hey Dad! has appeared in a Sydney court, with his lawyer saying he’ll fight charges of sexually assaulting girls.

The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a boy, at St Mary's hospital in Paddington, London.

POSTCARDS FROM AUSTRALIA | Haylee and her husband are currently driving around Down Under. Follow along with their highlights from the road in a series of Postcards From Australia. This week finds them in Mallacoota.

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As the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton goes into labour, speculation grows over the name of the royal baby. With Alexandra and George the favourites, they're being challenged by an Aussie contender - Matilda.

Family members of missing British-Australian man Gary Tweddle have flown from the UK to the Blue Mountains as the search to find him enters its second week.

Declassified documents from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade show Australian diplomats are closely following the Bradley Manning case to monitor references to WikiLeaks and Julian Assange.

For those tough-to-shift stresses of living in London, we recommend a triple-cleansing combo of chilling in nature, getting big-time active and embracing culture. We found all three in the lesser-known region of Alentejo, Portugal.

The prime minister has won a significant victory after caucus agreed to changes to internal rules governing the election of the parliamentary leader.

THE Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has been rushed to the private Lindo wing of London's St. Mary's Hospital in the early stages of her labour.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has accused Opposition leader Tony Abbott of undermining the tough message on people smugglers.

Volunteers for ALP Abroad distributed pamphlets at the second Test of the Ashes on the weekend, encouraging expat Australians in the UK to enrol as overseas voters for the upcoming federal election.

BREAKING | A riot has broken out on Nauru, leading to around 300 asylum seekers escaping from the island's detention centre. This break-out comes in the aftermath of Australian PM Kevin Rudd's announcement of a new hard-line approach to boat people.

The family of missing British-Australian man Gary Tweddle have flown from the UK to Sydney to join search efforts in the Blue Mountains.

Prime Minister Rudd announces no asylum seekers arriving by boat will resettle in Australia under new deal with PNG.

The man who raped and killed Irish woman Jill Meagher has lodged an appeal in Melbourne's Supreme Court to have his sentence reduced.

Police have expressed "growing concerns" for missing British-Australian man Gary Tweddle as search efforts in the Blue Mountains enter their third day.

Reports that Midnight Oil have been offered a significant amount of money to reform for the US festival circuit.

Four people died yesterday when a boat carrying 150 asylum seekers capsized off the coast of Christmas Island.

The Met Office has upgraded its heatwave warning for London and the South Eastern United Kingdom to Level 3.

British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has claimed that he wouldn't recognise controversial Australian lobbyist Lynton Crosby if he passed him in the street.

FEATURE | If the polls are to be believed, Tony Abbott will become the next Prime Minister of Australia at the next federal election. Abbott has become renowned for his verbal gaffes, and POPPY DAMON has compiled a list of his five best (or worst).

23-year-old Gary Tweddle went missing in the Blue Mountains in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with search efforts entering their second night.

The Australian government is currently awaiting a response to a proposal it has presented to the international community, which would create protected marine areas in East Antarctica and establish reserves that would ban fishing and hunting.

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has announced a $325 million refinancing deal with a San Fransisco-based firm in order to address the company's debt woes.

Vietnamese-Australian writer Nam Le has been selected as one of five judges for new literary award The Folio Prize to be decided in the UK next year.

The 23-year-old Australian woman gored at Pamplona's Running of the Bulls festival over the weekend has been named as New South Wales resident Jessica Escarlet.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is facing yet another internal crisis with allegations that the New South Wales Labor Party are engaging in branch stacking.

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OPINION | Kevin Rudd told media in Papua New Guinea that he had "survived Kokoda", however his most gruelling challenge may be yet to come. In the lead-up to the 2013 federal election, Rudd's biggest nemesis might be his own mouth.