Australia - National

Oct 30, 2009, 12:00 pm

The government confirmed on Saturday it will spend up to $40 million on upgrades to the Christmas Island detention centre.

Oct 29, 2009, 2:00 am

Dr Michael Valenzuela and Dr Kira Westaway were jointly named most outstanding scientist for NSW/ACT at the The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

Oct 28, 2009, 11:00 am

The Australian government does not want to leave Indonesia to shoulder the burden of 78 asylum seekers on an Australian customs vessel.

Oct 28, 2009, 9:00 am

The Rudd government's emissions trading scheme will help transform Australia into a low-carbon economy the federal treasurer says.

Oct 27, 2009, 5:00 am

The wives of Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull have united for the cause of democracy.

Oct 27, 2009, 5:00 am

NSW Governor Marie Bashir says she feels a deep sense of shame over the continuing effects on indigenous Australians.

Oct 27, 2009, 4:00 am

Technical problems will further delay the fourth attempt to plug a leaking oil well in the Timor Sea, the operators of the oil rig say.

Oct 27, 2009, 4:00 am

Australians are being urged to not follow the "American trend" of branding "emotions an illness".

Oct 26, 2009, 5:00 am

Australia will provide at least $180 million in the next four years to global food programs, its largest ever commitment.

Oct 26, 2009, 5:00 am

Jack Brabham is among the parties embroiled in a Federal Court battle linked to a multi-million-dollar engine technology.

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