Tag: News in Australia

Australians say they will protect Muslim commuters from racism as #illridewithyou Twitter hashtag goes viral around the world following hostage siege in Sydney.

People near the Sydney siege hostage crisis have posted selfies on Twitter while others are reportedly drinking beer.

Police have made contact with the gunman in the Sydney siege crisis and five hostages are now free.

2GB talkback host, Ray Hadley, says he spoke on the phone to a hostage inside the Sydney café under siege but refused to put the call to air. He claims the gunman wanted to speak to the prime minister.

Hostages have been seen coming out of the café at the centre of the siege in Sydney.

Witnesses to the siege in Sydney’s Martin place tell of terrifying scenes.

The Sydney Opera House has been evacuated as hostage siege takes place in the city’s CBD.

What were the top hashtags, trends and tweeted moments this year?

David Hicks shouts down George Brandis about the torture he received at Guantanamo Bay, claiming the government at the time was fully aware of what happened to him

‘Shirtfront’ muscles out ‘Team Australia’, ‘man-bun’, ‘Ned Kelly beard’, and ‘coward punch’ to claim Word of the Year title.

Australia stops to join in mourning with family, friends and cricket players gathered in a small country town for the funeral of Phillip Hughes.

Cricket players, celebrities, politicians, family and locals come together in Australian country town for funeral of Phillip Hughes.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott admits it’s been a tough period for his government but is unapologetic.

Some of the best #putoutyourbats tribute photos as cricket lovers join extraordinary outpouring of grief for Phil Hughes.

The mother of a newborn baby dumped into a drain has been charged with attempted murder.

A 2.5 metre great white has been caught in the shark nets off Australia’s Bondi Beach.

In a speech delivered to the Australian parliament Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, backed Tony Abbott’s push for a ramping up of trade between the two nations.

“It’s hard to confuse Tasmania and China, but I have.” - Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott.

Surviving a 15,000 km charity trek across Australia, in a Star Wars Stormtrooper get-up, means snacking on lizards, snakes and other delicious items from the local roadkill deli.

Angry and offended Australians lash out at Australia’s PM for saying the country was nothing more than a couple of bushes prior to colonization.

Protesters bury their heads in the sand at Bond Beach to highlight lack of focus on climate change at G20 summit.

Extraordinary drama captured on film as fugitive gunman carjacks Seven News cameraman's vehicle before crashing into Noosa petrol station.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection research seeks to better define the country's migration objectives.

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

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.

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

When a group of friends decided to cheer-up fellow commuters on morning train trip in Perth, he crossed a social barrier.

Teenager accused of shocking racist rant attack against train guard in Australia has apologised after video of the incident went viral.

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.

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.

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.