The plight of migrants desperate to reach the perceived safety of Europe was highlighted overnight when images of a drowned three-year-old went viral and were published by newspapers around the world.
DetailsThe Aussie dollar and the share markets both fell yesterday, continuing a steady downward trend.
DetailsThe Australian dollar briefly fell below US70c today for the first time in more than six years, reflecting the markets’ volatility in the face of Chinese uncertainty.
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Immigration minister Peter Dutton this morning accused Fairfax Media of waging jihad against the Abbott government – and said the ABC was helping it.
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The popular photo-sharing app Instagram has introduced a new landscape and portrait feature for both videos and photos.
DetailsHundreds of African and Middle Eastern migrants have died in the past week in attempts to reach or travel through Europe. About 200 people died when their boat capsized just outside the Libyan port of Zuwara. A Libyan coastguard ship rescued about 110 people but reported there were many bodies floating near the grounded hull,…
DetailsMelbourne commuters endured a chaotic day of cancelled and interrupted public transport as workers held a four-hour strike in support of pay demands.
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The severe weather forced the evacuation of more than 300 residents in St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet on the South Coast overnight and flooding is expected in the Nepean/Hawkesbury valley on Thursday.
DetailsThe ABC has apologised to Prime Minister Tony Abbott after a crude Twitter handle was broadcast live during Monday night’s Q&A program.
DetailsThe Chinese-inspired global financial turmoil has continued to take its effect today as the value of the Australian share market fell by $60 billion.
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