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A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a UK-born toddler who disappeared in Australia in 1970. Three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer went missing from a shower block at a New South… Continue reading Cheryl Grimmer: Man denies murder of toddler in 48-year mystery
A US woman who said she was tricked by a fake internet suitor into smuggling drugs into Australia has been jailed. Denise Marie Woodrum, 51, was arrested at Sydney Airport… Continue reading US woman jailed for smuggling cocaine in high heels
Australia’s former foreign minister, Julie Bishop, has accused her parliamentary colleagues of “appalling behaviour” that would not be acceptable “in any other workplace”. Australia’s parliament has been hit by allegations… Continue reading Julie Bishop: Australia MP says parliament behaviour ‘appalling’
There were no signs of foul play in the death of an Australian Instagrammer working on a yacht in Greece, coroners have told Australian media. It is believed Sinead McNamara,… Continue reading Sinead McNamara: ‘No foul play’ in Australian Instagrammer death
Australians hopping away from beer has resulted in the least amount of alcohol being downed in half a century. Official new data shows 186 million litres of alcohol were consumed… Continue reading Australians drinking less alcohol, ABS figures show
Uber is to block customers in Australia and New Zealand from its ride service if they have a low passenger rating. Riders rated four-out-of-five stars or lower will be banned… Continue reading Uber to block low-rating riders in Australia and New Zealand
Friends and family have paid tribute to an Instagrammer who died in Greece while working on a billionaire’s yacht. Sinead McNamara, 20, from Australia was found in a critical condition… Continue reading Sinead McNamara, Australian Instagram model, dies on Greek yacht
China has blocked access to the website of Australia’s national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). The ABC said users in China were “abruptly” blocked from visiting its site and… Continue reading China blocks access to Australian Broadcasting Corp sites
The Catholic Church in Australia has formally rejected a landmark inquiry’s recommendation that priests should be forced to report sexual abuse disclosed during confession. The five-year inquiry found tens of… Continue reading Australia abuse inquiry: Catholic Church rejects call to overhaul confession
An Australian minister is facing growing questions over why he personally intervened to grant a visa to a French au pair, in a case that has attracted national attention. Home… Continue reading Why Australia is talking about a French au pair
An Australian government MP has revealed she will not contest the next election, condemning the parliament’s “bullying and intimidation” of women. Julia Banks branded a party coup that ousted Malcolm… Continue reading Julia Banks: Exiting Australia MP decries ‘bullying’ of women
Party infighting was behind Malcolm Turnbull’s removal as Australia’s prime minister last week. The BBC’s Hywel Griffith looks at how some of the key players have fared. After the drama… Continue reading Why Australia’s PM is ‘keeping enemies close’ in government reboot
