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Ford to end auto production in Australia in 2016

The closure of the U.S. automaker's plants in the state of Victoria will mean the loss of 1,200 jobs and will transform the company into an import-only brand in Australia.

Australian politician knocked down by kangaroo

An Australian politician taking his morning jog through the national capital came out second best Thursday after crossing a kangaroo.

Australia to slow increase in foreign aid spending

Foreign Minister Bob Carr said on Monday that Australia's long-standing pledge to increase its foreign aid spending to 0.5 percent of gross national income by 2015-16 would be postponed by two...

'Ring of fire' eclipse crosses Australia, Pacific

The spot was expected to provide the ultimate view in Australia, he said, with the ring of fire visible for four minutes and 20 seconds.

IRS teams with Australia, UK, to expose tax cheats

"Our cooperative work with the United Kingdom and Australia reflects a bigger goal of leaving no safe haven for people trying to illegally evade taxes.

Australia to buy 12 Boeing jets as hedge against F-35 "risk"

CANBERRA, Australia - Australia said Friday it would buy 12 Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft because it can't risk delivery delays in their replacement, Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Australia plans to buy 12 EA-18G Growler aircraft

Australia will be the only country other than the United States to operate Growlers, which are to be replaced eventually by Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.

Australia proposes new tax for disability welfare

To endorse this plan to make sure that we support disability care around Australia.

Australia to restore military ties with Myanmar

She said: "Australia wants to encourage the development of a modern, professional defense force in Myanmar, which continues to support democratization and reform.

Australia presses new charges against US surgeon

Australia's highest court threw out the convictions last year.

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MELBOURNE, Australia: Tomic expected to play French Open

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Tennis Australia expects that Bernard Tomic will play in the French Open...

BALI, Indonesia: Indonesia detains boat carrying 96 asylum seekers

Musyareh says most had no proper travel documents and told police they wanted to go to Australia.

2 cruise passengers fall overboard off Australia

2 cruise passengers fall overboard off Australia

Blogs

IBM's Watson Is Now a Customer Service Agent

Watson's new role, called "Ask Watson," will be available to big IBM clients like Australia's...

Australia's 2013 Great Victorian Bike Ride Heads Down The Ocean Road

It is a wonderful blend of adventure, scenery and Australian hospitality that shouldn't be missed.

Australian Dollar Decline Set To Continue

Australia's non-commodity sector is not competitive while it retains such a strong local currency.

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Ford to close Australia auto plants

The car manufacturer has struggled with sliding sales, high costs and a strong Australian dollar.

Australia shares down after Wall St drops, awaiting China PMI

Australia shares down after Wall St drops, awaiting China PMI

UPDATE 1-Ford to close Australia auto plants

CANBERRA, May 23 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is set to announce it is closing its two Australian...