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Australian retirees are the world's most generous when it comes to leaving an inheritance, with the average bequeathing $500,000 (£273,000) to their heirs.

Hundreds paid their respects to South African hero Nelson Mandela at a service in Sydney.

Gay marriage advocates are putting on a brave face, describing a high court ruling to quash ACT same sex marriage laws a "temporary defeat".

The father of Jill Meagher is facing financial ruin and serious health problems while he struggles to cope with his daughter's violent death.

A new poll reveals almost half those questioned agree with Governor General Quentin Bryce that Australia should become a republic.

Considered among the most ground-breaking studies in the last 12 months, Danish surgeons have discovered solutions to combat the problem of farting on planes.

Boat race protester Trenton Oldfield has won his battle to stay in the UK, which is just as well as he says his family couldn't live in "racist" Australia.

Well the answer might lie in watching the Aussie dollar! Recent interest rate cuts designed to depreciate the dollar are under threat with fears of over- stimulating the housing market.

The Australian who disrupted the 2012 boat race between Cambridge and Oxford is appealing a government decision to kick him out of the United Kingdom.

Australian leaders have echoed those around the world paying tribute to Nelson Mandela.

Prince Charles has visited the Royal Academy of Arts 'Australia' exhibition currently showing in London.

Tony Abbott believes Nelson Mandela was one of the truly great figures of the last century.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has given Indonesia assurances Australia will not spy on Jakarta anymore as she tries to repair the damage to bilateral ties.

New figures indicate there are more prisoners doing time in Australian jails than ever before.

An Australian DJ linked to the death of a British nurse following a prank call has resolved her dispute with her employer and resigned.

A campaign to get megastar Justin Bieber to meet an injured Melbourne teen has succeeded, with the pop idol performing a secret concert.

The Government has defended raids by ASIO ahead on an international hearing on an oil and gas treaty with East Timor.

With demand for consular services rising and government budgets under pressure, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is encouraging people who get into trouble overseas to be more self-reliant.

Swino the wild pig who infamously stole beer from tourists and died in October could get a commemorative plaque at a WA rest stop.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has defended the work of intelligence agencies as leaked documents trigger a debate over privacy.

Immigration Minister Scott Morrison is refusing to say if asylum seekers in offshore detention will be strip searched under enhanced security measures.

Albert Namatjira's grandchildren have visited Buckingham Palace and say while they were treated like royalty it was a different story back in Australia.

A British tourist is on trial for allegedly forcing a woman to perform oral sex on him on Bondi Beach.

Lenie Namatjira and Kevin Namatjira - grandchildren of renowned Central Australian indigenous artist Albert Namatjira — have been invited to attend a private audience with Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace, ahead of tonight’s international premiere of the play Namatjira at London’s Southbank Centre.

Based on new population projections, it's going to feel like 'stacks on Australia' as the number of people calling Australia home is set to double to 46 million by 2075.

Australia’s most internationally famous pop star Kylie Minogue is to become a coach on the 2014 series of The Voice Australia.

After years of attempting to build a case against Julian Assange, it appears US prosecutors won't indict him for publishing confidential documents.

Former paparazzo Darryn Lyons has become the new mayor of Geelong and says his top priority is making it the most livable city in Australia.

British Labour leader Ed Miliband argues the Tories, guided by Australian Lynton Crosby, are planning the "dirtiest election campaign for over 20 years".

Governor-General Quentin Bryce appears to have publicly expressed support for Australia becoming a republic and same-sex marriage being legalised.

Protests have erupted in Jakarta as Prime Minister Tony Abbott responds to Indonesia's call to explain the tapping of the president's phone.

Protesters have warned Australians would be targeted unless Indonesia receives an apology over the phone tapping scandal.

Owning a home is a goal regardless of where you are in the World, and if the returns promised by the UK’s buoyant property market ring true, it’s no wonder Australians entering the market see this opportunity as the best they’ve had in a long time.

Both are up there when it comes to the Best Student Cities in the World, but Sydney offers better quality of living, and is more affordable for students, compared to Melbourne.

Australia has been accused of betraying Indonesia amid an outbreak in nationalist rhetoric in the wake of fresh spying allegations.

What happened to the stubbies, barbies and beer guts? A new study has revealed the modern Aussie bloke cares about equality, is a frustrated feminist deep down, and insists he’s not a bastard.

A federal MP and fan of television program Doctor Who, has called for the BBC to consider filming the 2015 series in Australia.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is refusing to comment on allegations Australian spies targeted the mobile phone of Indonesia's president and his confidants.

Hillford Girls Grammar school captain Ja'mie King is the most popular private school girl in Australia, breaking online viewing records.

An unlikely alliance between the coalition and the Australian Greens could see a vote in the Senate on the carbon tax repeal laws before Christmas.

Kevin Rudd keeps a low profile on his last day in Parliament.

An Australian NHS worker who has lived in Britain for nine years has been giver 28 days to leave the country, after her application to stay which she submitted in 2011 was refused, without appeal.

Tony Abbott has praised former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as an extraordinary person who will continue to serve Australia.

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has taken to twitter to bid farewell and has been both praised and condemned on social media networks.

Former PM Kevin Rudd quits parliament saying he bears no malice.

Young people celebrating Schoolies Week are being advised to take regular naps, to avoid risky behaviour including drug taking, drink driving or having unprotected sex.

Today show co-host Lisa Wilkinson admits she's overdue for a mammogram and has decided to undergo the test live on Australian TV.

Three Australian veterans of the war in Afghanistan stood together in London on Monday to remember the war dead at a solemn Hyde Park service.

Australia has been ranked 21st in terms of organ donation, way behind the world leaders.

Australian expats staying in London for Christmas won’t feel so far from home, as Australia Post has released a world-first “video stamp”, where your loved ones can include a recorded video message with their Christmas parcels.