Australian radio station will review its practices following tragic prank call

Talia RalphDecember 9, 2012 12:47

The Australian radio show whose Kate Middleton prank call went from funny to tragic this week will launch an investigation into its practices.

Talia RalphDecember 6, 2012 14:54

Julia Gillard, Australia's Prime Minister, jokes about the end of the world (VIDEO)

Julia Gillard predicts "flesh-eating zombies, demonic hell-beasts, or the total triumph of K-Pop" will destroy the earth as we know it.

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<> on January 10, 2012 in Gatton, Australia. January 10 marks the one year anniversary of the inland tsunami that devestated southern Queensland's Lockyer valley killing 23 people. (Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Julia Gillard, Australia's Prime Minister, has announced the end of the world.

Crocodile devours 12-year-old Australian boy in second fatal attack in two weeks

Faine GreenwoodDecember 2, 2012 07:38

A 12-year-old boy is thought to have been eaten by a crocodile in Australia's Northern Territories, in the second fatal attack to take place in two weeks, reports the BBC.

Australia apologizes for abuse in the military dating back to the 1950s

Jill LangloisNovember 26, 2012 10:06

Defense Minister Stephen Smith addressed the parliament and acknowledged that soldiers, sailors and members of the air force had suffered abuse since the early 1950s, often by superiors, who said they were toughening up younger recruits.

Australia superstorm: Brisbane hit with 4,000 lightning strikes

Talia RalphNovember 17, 2012 12:07

Australia was hit by a superstorm Saturday, which pummeled southeast Queensland with 22,000 lightning strikes and left 29,500 homes without electricity.

'Virgins Wanted' director could be charged with sex trafficking

Jill LangloisOctober 29, 2012 16:36

In a letter to Brazil's foreign minister, Attorney General João Pedro de Saboia Bandeira de Mello Filho said the film's director should be stopped from "executing the crime."

Julia Gillard unveils Australia's plan to strengthen ties to Asia

Talia RalphOctober 28, 2012 10:08

Julia Gillard, Australia's Prime Minister, announced a plan on Sunday to significantly increase the country's ties to Asia.

Aussie PM Julia Gillard takes a tumble in India (VIDEO)

News DeskOctober 17, 2012 14:18

"The Prime Minister was spread-eagled and broke her fall with her hands."

Air Canada flight crew, passengers help rescue stranded Aussie sailor

David TrifunovOctober 17, 2012 13:56

Passengers passed the flight crew binoculars to aid their search as the plane dropped to 3,700 feet.