Queensland, Australia Legalizes AbortionQueensland, Australia Legalizes Abortion
Queensland, Australia Legalizes AbortionSince 1899, obtaining an abortion has been punishable by seven years in prison.
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Australia To Get Rid Of Its So-Called 'Tampon Tax'Australia To Get Rid Of Its So-Called 'Tampon Tax'
Australia To Get Rid Of Its So-Called 'Tampon Tax'Period-related hygiene products were previously subjected to a 10 percent "luxury" tax.
Travelers Might Have To Give Up Phone Passwords At New Zealand BorderTravelers Might Have To Give Up Phone Passwords At New Zealand Border
Travelers Might Have To Give Up Phone Passwords At New Zealand BorderA new provision to the Customs and Excise Act allows border agents to demand travelers unlock any electronic device for inspection.
Australia's Former Prime Minister Says He's Leaving ParliamentAustralia's Former Prime Minister Says He's Leaving Parliament
Australia's Former Prime Minister Says He's Leaving ParliamentMalcolm Turnbull was ousted as the country's prime minister last week.
Australia Gets Its Sixth New Prime Minister In 11 YearsAustralia Gets Its Sixth New Prime Minister In 11 Years
Australia Gets Its Sixth New Prime Minister In 11 YearsScott Morrison, the country's treasurer, was sworn in as Australia's new prime minister Friday.
Australia's PM Scraps Plan To Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions CapAustralia's PM Scraps Plan To Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap
Australia's PM Scraps Plan To Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions CapThe plan would have lowered Australia's greenhouse gas emissions cap to 26 percent below 2005's levels within 12 years.
Former Australian Archbishop Won't Have To Serve His Sentence In JailFormer Australian Archbishop Won't Have To Serve His Sentence In Jail
Former Australian Archbishop Won't Have To Serve His Sentence In JailIn May, former Archbishop Philip Wilson was found guilty of not telling police that a fellow priest has abused two altar boys in the 1970s.
Australian Farmers Struggling To Keep Livestock Alive In Major DroughtAustralian Farmers Struggling To Keep Livestock Alive In Major Drought
Australian Farmers Struggling To Keep Livestock Alive In Major DroughtMost of Australia is suffering from a major drought, and farmers are being especially affected.
Pope Francis Accepts Australian Archbishop Wilson's ResignationPope Francis Accepts Australian Archbishop Wilson's Resignation
Pope Francis Accepts Australian Archbishop Wilson's ResignationArchbishop Philip Wilson was sentenced to serve a year in detention for covering up child sexual abuse.
Australian Archbishop Sentenced For Concealing Child Sex AbuseAustralian Archbishop Sentenced For Concealing Child Sex Abuse
Australian Archbishop Sentenced For Concealing Child Sex AbuseAn Australian court ordered Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson to serve a year in detention.
After Archbishop Found Guilty, Australian City Gets New Temporary HeadAfter Archbishop Found Guilty, Australian City Gets New Temporary Head
After Archbishop Found Guilty, Australian City Gets New Temporary HeadPope Francis tapped Bishop Greg O'Kelly to take over the job of apostolic administrator of the archdiocese of Adelaide.
Amazon To Block Australian Customers From Its International WebsitesAmazon To Block Australian Customers From Its International Websites
Amazon To Block Australian Customers From Its International WebsitesThe decision comes after Australia decided to change how it taxes imported goods and services.
Australian Archbishop Has Been Found Guilty Of Concealing Sexual AbuseAustralian Archbishop Has Been Found Guilty Of Concealing Sexual Abuse
Australian Archbishop Has Been Found Guilty Of Concealing Sexual AbuseOn Tuesday, an Australian magistrate found Archbishop Philip Wilson guilty of concealing abuse.
Vatican Official To Stand Trial For Historical Sexual Abuse ChargesVatican Official To Stand Trial For Historical Sexual Abuse Charges
Vatican Official To Stand Trial For Historical Sexual Abuse ChargesAn Australian judge dismissed some of the charges against Cardinal George Pell, citing insufficient evidence.
Australia Commits About $379M To Help Save The Great Barrier ReefAustralia Commits About $379M To Help Save The Great Barrier Reef
Australia Commits About $379M To Help Save The Great Barrier ReefAustralia says its $379 million is the largest single investment to protect the reef.
Australia's Greens Party Calls For Full Marijuana LegalizationAustralia's Greens Party Calls For Full Marijuana Legalization
Australia's Greens Party Calls For Full Marijuana LegalizationGreens leader Richard Di Natale said Australia's approach to drugs is an "unmitigated disaster," and it's time for that to change.
A Missing Australian Navy Submarine Has Been Found After 103 YearsA Missing Australian Navy Submarine Has Been Found After 103 Years
A Missing Australian Navy Submarine Has Been Found After 103 YearsAustralia's defense minister said the country's "oldest naval mystery has been solved."
Driver In Melbourne Crash Had A History Of Assault, Drug UseDriver In Melbourne Crash Had A History Of Assault, Drug Use
Driver In Melbourne Crash Had A History Of Assault, Drug UsePolice say the man who rammed a vehicle into a crowd in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday had a history of assault, drug use and mental health issues.
2 Arrested After Vehicle Rams Into Pedestrians In Melbourne2 Arrested After Vehicle Rams Into Pedestrians In Melbourne
2 Arrested After Vehicle Rams Into Pedestrians In MelbourneMore than a dozen people were hurt after a vehicle rammed into a crowd of pedestrians in Melbourne, Australia.
Child Abuse Report Finds 'Catastrophic Failures' In Catholic ChurchChild Abuse Report Finds 'Catastrophic Failures' In Catholic Church
Child Abuse Report Finds 'Catastrophic Failures' In Catholic ChurchThe report comes after a five-year investigation into child abuse in Australia.
Australia Legalizes Same-Sex MarriageAustralia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Australia Legalizes Same-Sex MarriageThis makes Australia the 26th country to legalize same-sex marriage.
Australian Lawmaker Proposes To Partner During Gay Marriage DebateAustralian Lawmaker Proposes To Partner During Gay Marriage Debate
Australian Lawmaker Proposes To Partner During Gay Marriage DebateDuring a floor discussion on a gay marriage bill, Australian MP Tim Wilson proposed to his partner.
Tesla's Mega Battery In Australia May Have Come At A Really Good TimeTesla's Mega Battery In Australia May Have Come At A Really Good Time
Tesla's Mega Battery In Australia May Have Come At A Really Good TimeThe Australian Energy Market Operator says if nothing is done, Australia is headed toward a major gas supply shortage in 2018.
7.8M Australians Said 'Yes' To Same-Sex Marriage — What Happens Next?7.8M Australians Said 'Yes' To Same-Sex Marriage — What Happens Next?
7.8M Australians Said 'Yes' To Same-Sex Marriage — What Happens Next?Supporters of same-sex marriage are hoping the country will legalize it before Christmas.
Australia Bans Climbing A Sacred Heritage SiteAustralia Bans Climbing A Sacred Heritage Site
Australia Bans Climbing A Sacred Heritage SiteUluru, an iconic rock formation in Australia, is considered sacred to local Aborigines.
Australian Politicians Kicked Out For Dual CitizenshipAustralian Politicians Kicked Out For Dual Citizenship
Australian Politicians Kicked Out For Dual CitizenshipAustralia's constitution says lawmakers with ties to another country are banned from running for office.
North Korea Warns Australia Against Trump In 'Unprecedented' LetterNorth Korea Warns Australia Against Trump In 'Unprecedented' Letter
North Korea Warns Australia Against Trump In 'Unprecedented' LetterIt's unknown what countries, if any, received the letter besides Australia.
An Australian Official Wore A Burqa In A Push For It To Be BannedAn Australian Official Wore A Burqa In A Push For It To Be Banned
An Australian Official Wore A Burqa In A Push For It To Be BannedAustralian Sen. Pauline Hanson is the leader of One Nation, a political party known for anti-immigrant proposals.
Australian Cafe Charges Men Extra To Make A Point About Gender Pay GapAustralian Cafe Charges Men Extra To Make A Point About Gender Pay Gap
Australian Cafe Charges Men Extra To Make A Point About Gender Pay GapA sign in Handsome Her cafe says it's a "space by women, for women."
US Military Ends Search For 3 Missing Marines After Aircraft 'Mishap'US Military Ends Search For 3 Missing Marines After Aircraft 'Mishap'
US Military Ends Search For 3 Missing Marines After Aircraft 'Mishap'The Marine Corps says 23 others who were aboard the aircraft have been rescued following a "mishap" off the coast of Australia.
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