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Charge against AC/DC musician of conspiring to murder dropped in dramatic about-face by NZ police.

Phil Rudd, the drummer for legendary Australian rock band AC/DC, has been charged by NZ police for attempting to procure a murder and possession of drugs.

Politically colourful crowd gathered at historic state memorial service for Gough Whitlam, a ceremony rich in passion, pride, anger and humour.

VIDEO | Noel Pearson delivers rousing ‘this old man’ eulogy at Gough Whitlam memorial service.

The Australian government will be sending aid staff to help battle the Ebola virus is Africa, after gaining assurances from the UK.

Only in Australia: Car broken down, no worries mate take your plane to the pub.

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.

Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s ‘claim that his Direct Action plan to meet Australia’s ‘world leading’ carbon emissions reduction target is vindicated by the UN has been mocked by political opponents and the Climate Change Authority.

Australians have skewed perceptions about the nature of their society, including the size of the country's Muslim population.

Parents of Cameron Baird, the Australian soldier who died serving in Afghanistan and was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery, met with Queen, Prince Harry and other award recipients.

On the day Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced new metadata retention legislation, leaked Coalition document says opponents will label it an ‘Internet tax’.

The typical Aussie bloke is no Hugh Jackman (sorry, ladies). So just how tall and wide is the average Australian male and how does he stack up against the rest of the world?

Controversial new Australian counter-terrorism legislation, including new offence of ‘advocating terrorism’, is a step closer to becoming law.

Australian senator and former athletics star, Nova Peris, rejects claims she sought public funds to conduct an affair with fellow Olympian, Ato Bolton, after publication of explicit emails.

Abdullah Elmir, the Australian boy who featured in an Islamic State clip threatening Western nations, has appeared in another jihadist propaganda video.

A team of Australian surgeons’ breakthrough work has given new hope to would-be donor heart recipients.

Australian spider advocate refutes claim that arachnid found in UK grocery bag was ‘world’s deadliest’. Funnel web is easily the best eight-legged killer, he says.

Australia’s plans to biometrically document all international travellers are being met with obstacle and criticism.

Australian tourist Paul Goudie is recovering in a Thailand hospital following an unprovoked tiger attack.

Foreign minister Julie Bishop says shooting at Canada’s parliament has the hallmarks of an Islamic State terrorist attack, as security is beefed up at Parliament House in Canberra.

A 17-year-old Australian appears in latest Islamic State video, threatening to behead western leaders and fly ‘black flag’ over Washington, London and Canberra.

Australian leaders of all political stripes, past and present, reflect on the political legacy and legend of Gough Whitlam.

A poster displaying a refugee filled boat caught on stormy waves with threatening dark skies and the words ‘No Way: You will not make Australia home’ has struck a nerve.

Man claims he was confronted by police after entering Australia shopping mall dressed as a ninja in anti-muslim 'social experiment'.

Australian novelist awarded prestigious Man Booker prize for The Narrow Road to the Deep North'.

Sue Ellen Kovack says Australian health workers should travel to Africa to aid in the battle against the Ebola virus outbreak, while the government says it's too dangerous.

Australian grocery giant Woolworths has been forced to apologise for stocking racist clothing following social media outrage.

Prime minister calls the Western Australian ban of the 140-year-old opera depicting smoking “political correctness gone crazy.”

A two-year partnership between the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association and Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia will see Australia benefiting from the lucrative gay and lesbian travel market.

McDonald's have chosen Sydney, Australia as the proving ground for a new 'choose your own' burger and table service.

On paying for the war against Islamic State in Iraq, Australia's prime minister says, “We think we can afford it.”

Tourism Australia reports that tourism figures are the best they've been since the 2000 Sydney Olympics, with Chinese tourists leading the growth charge.

Australia's under 45s are the first in the world to record a fall in skin cancer rates. 'Slip, slop, slap' is working, says expert.

Australian pays as much as 21 times more than Britain for some commonly prescribed medicines.

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

Public holidays are costing the economy in more way than one says a new report, particularly in Canberra.

British political party UKIP says Australia's skills and points system for visa applications makes sense for the UK.

Australia may soon legalise medicinal marijuana, with a bill on the matter due for parliamentary introduction this month. It follows Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently saying he has no problem with legalisation of medical cannabis.

The UK might be Australia's largest wine export market, but it experts say Aussie vinyards increasingly need to compete with the premium European makers to maintain the success.

Australia's prime minister says there may be good reason to ban the Islamic burqa in Parliament House.

RAAF planes will commence support operations over Iraq on Wednesday in the fight against Islamic State, with a final decision to join strike operations immanent.

In a row that has sparked criticism from UK and Australian mental health experts, an exhibition at the Perth Royal Show risked being placed in isolation.

Even if it probably won't make it to the barbie, the Poms seem to know that if you want good quality meat you need to look out for the Australian flag on the packaging of your cut of beef.

The Australian Department of Immigration will be tightening the screws of the 457 temporary work visas as TAFE Sydney defends allegations it paid visa agents with funds due to train Australians.

An Australian judge has labelled a struggling Brit, who smuggled drugs into Australia, "stupid" - for lack of a technical term.

British adventurer sets out to cross Australia on an elliptical bike.

Police are investigating the possibility that the 18 year old Melbourne man shot dead by police after he attacked them with a knife may have had accomplices.

Australia's prime minister delivers bellicose speech to United Nations Security Council as the country prepares to join military action against Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Like the experimental frog in hot water, Australia seems to keep sitting still while the water is literally warming up. While 125 world leaders are meeting in New York to engage in the climate change debate, Australia's leader will be absent.

Taxpayers have been billed for Education Minister Christopher Pyne and his wife's trip to London and Rome.