Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing ...

French backpacker Zoe has been waiting tables in Australia for months. But a rule change announced by the government means it ...

Rising oil prices helped push E.V. sales ahead of gas cars for the first time, even in a country that loves long road trips.

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Australia is, in many respects, remarkably cohesive. Australians report high levels of trust and national pride, express strong support for ethnic diversity, and supported each other through the ...

World leaders are gathering for the latest climate change conference in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, from 6 November amid energy and food shortages, and in the wake of continuing natural disasters. The ...

European diplomats say they were surprised and disappointed that Australia baulked at joining a UK-led move to impose trade sanctions on West Bank Israeli businesses.

If you are heading on a road trip this summer, you might drive past several ancient sentinels of Australia's volcanic past. Many of them, like the Glass House Mountains, are hard to miss. These ...

Australia's beaches run the gamut from world-famous surf spots to flawless stretches of white sand to secluded coves, drawing families, couples, adventurers and solo travelers alike. From Sydney's ...