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OPINION & ANALYSIS: While it is too early to predict how Chinese and European leadership will manifest in practice, in the face of American obstruction they are arguably the world’s best hope, if not its only hope.

Malcolm Turnbull says Australia stands in full support of the US missile strike on a Syrian airfield from where it is believed a chemical weapons attack was launched, while calling for the country's civil war to be brought to an end.

GEEK ALERT: A U.S. scientist mapped out the ultimate road trip for your perusal. Fancy a Euro-trip?

President Donald Trump celebrates Australia Day and close ties, in the same week he pulls out of TPP and threatens to end visa-waiver program.

OPINION: Optimism may be shared by the likes of Australia and Canada, which are big players in the Commonwealth and where the monarchy still looms large in the public imagination. But it is not shared globally.

OPINION: So-called “free trade deals” have become less and less about opening markets and more about entrenching monopolies. Australia is also a member of the proposed TPP and, like America, stands to benefit from the deal’s abandonment.

Get inspired to visit the happiest countries in the world. And where does Australia rank?

It seems absurd to me that we four Commonwealth citizenries, our ‘Family of Four,’ should suffer such mistreatment at the hands of our supposed political betters.

The mystery of how an Australian feline found himself in Ireland set imaginations a flight.

A glorious abomination, legendary expat Sunday service The Church set to say its final Amen.

"I have done three movies in Israel, Delta Force being my favourite, and I formed many friendships while there," Chuck Norris says in the campaign advert broadcast on Monday.

Australia's "brave stance" on lions hailed as victory by anti-hunting advocates.

Where to go in 2015? Put these cities on your travel bucketlist because next year will be too late.

Full transcript of the speech delivered by Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

The number of Aussie expats in the UK have just about halved in recent years on account of visa restrictions, according to a report. Now British MPs are pushing for the government to ease Australian visa restrictions.

Some of the best #putoutyourbats tribute photos as cricket lovers join extraordinary outpouring of grief for Phil Hughes.

The Brisbane G20 was a drama packed episode of boatfronts, backhanders, beers and koala bear diplomacy.

British PM David Cameron has delivered a speech to Australia’s parliament, noting the two nations’ shared history and the need to defend shared principles, highlighting trade and the struggle against Islamic extremism.

Australians are flocking to the USA and in increasing numbers, with cities like Los Angeles and New York doubling in popularity with Aussie visitors.

Following APEC meeting with Tony Abbott, US president says he is asking all partner nations to review their commitment to the evolving campaign against Isis.

London mayor gives full support to new report urging changes to Britain’s visa regime in order to harness the “energy and optimism” of Australia and other Commonwealth nations.

Australia and its regions dominate OECD wellbeing living rankings, with Canberra rated the world's best city.

Australia ranked third overall in a survey into G20 child prosperity trailing behind Germany and France. But economists at Save Our Children say it is not good enough.

The Australian government says its defence forces are ready to act against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria if requested by the US but that conditions must be met.

New research revealed that the Australian population consists of people born in more than 252 places.

The Scottish vote for independence from the United Kingdom could result in the Union Jack changing. Does this mean the Australian flag would need to change as well?

Tony Abbott has used a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to rally behind the trading giant takes on a stronger presence in the Asia-Pacific.

A poll conducted by the Lowy Institute claims that Australia and the UK are no longer best mates. While Brits are still on our Christmas card lists we are actually chumming up with the Yanks.

Leonardo DiCaprio has spoken of the devastation he's witnessed on the Great Barrier Reef, as the World Heritage Committee meets to consider its status.

According to the 2014 survey of the Gender Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index Australian female entrepreneurs narrowly lost first place to the USA. Australians scored 80 points while their UK counterparts lagged behind with 54 points.

Tony Abbott has confirmed plans to visit Europe and the US in June and expects to meet Barack Obama.

ANZAC DAY | US Secretary of State John Kerry says America will never forget the troops who made the ultimate sacrifice.

INTERVIEW | The Australian government is, for Julian Assange, a place of corruption, of compromised interests, political infighting and parties who have lost their purpose and direction. Ahead of next week’s federal election in which he is running for a seat in the Senate, he tells Australian Times why he’s ...

Boris Johnson has sparked a vigorous debate in advocating a Free Labour Mobility Zone allowing Australians the right to work freely in the UK. He was inspired by the story of SALLY ROYCROFT, an Australian teacher who was required to return home following the expiration of her visa. In an ...

Ecuador has released a statement on the first anniversary of Julian Assange being granted political asylum saying that it wants to resolve the Australian's diplomatic status.

AUSTRALIAN ELECTION 2013 | Aussie expats in the UK will able to vote in the 2013 Australian election by using pre-polling facilities at the Australian High Commission or, if eligible, by submitting a postal vote.

Fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has claimed “the law is winning” after being granted a year’s asylum by Russia, accompanied by WikiLeaks legal adviser Sarah Harrison.

ROYAL BABY | On the eve of the birth of the next heir to the British crown, how do we ensure the monarchy remains relevant to Australia? Why, raise the baby Down Under of course.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | 8 March is International Women's Day - a global day of recognition and celebration of women. However, there is still more to be done to encourage gender diversity in management and senior business positions in order to gain from the benefits of a diversified workplace.

New series Arrow airing now in the UK guest stars up and coming Aussie actress, Jessica de Gouw.