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The final result may not be known for some time. (Photo:AP)

Conservatives in Australia on course for 'sensational' election victory

Though it is unclear whether the Scott Morrison-led coalition can govern with an outright majority.

19 May 2019 8:57 AM

Weeks ago, Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conservative Liberals had been heading for an electoral drubbing. (Photo:AP)

Voting under way in climate-dominated Australia elections

Between 16 and 17 million people are expected to vote across the vast island-continent, with the opp centre-left Labor party tipped to win.

18 May 2019 9:13 AM

The woman was wrestled away by Morrison's close protection security detail and could later be seen leaving the venue holding an egg carton. (Photo:AP)

Video: Aussie PM Scott Morrison egged while campaigning

Australia's election became a little more raucous when a protestor tried -- but failed -- to crack an egg on PM Scott Morrison's head.

07 May 2019 9:48 AM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that intelligence indicated the attack was carried out by a local group, with support from the Islamic State group. (Photo:AP)

More terrorist attacks likely: Australia warns Sri Lanka

Australia on Friday warned more terror attacks were 'likely' in Sri Lanka, cautioning citizens against visiting the island nation.

26 Apr 2019 1:07 PM

Harris, who plays for Carlton in the Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) competition, was pictured with her leg fully extended as she kicked a goal in a photograph posted online by a broadcaster on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter)

Australia PM slams online trolls for abusing athlete; calls ‘cowardly grubs’

The Prime Minister said that while social media attacks were nothing new, they did appear to be disproportionately aimed at women.

22 Mar 2019 11:01 AM

At least 49 worshippers were killed on Friday in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque. (Photo:AP)

7 Indians, 2 of Indian origin still missing after New Zealand mosque shootouts

India's HC in New Zealand said that it has been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons.

16 Mar 2019 4:49 PM

A raft of further charges are expected. (Photo: AFP)

Brenton Terrant impassive as he is charged in court for mosque shooting

An extremist who rampaged through two mosques in Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court.

16 Mar 2019 8:36 AM

At least 49 worshippers were killed in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch. (Photo:AP)

Aus PM condemns terror attacks in New Zealand, says terrorists dont deserve names

Australian Prime Minister on Friday said he cannot understand how anyone who would engage in such hate and violence can be called a 'human.'

15 Mar 2019 4:02 PM

Prime Minister Australian Scott Morrison (Photo: AP)

Doing politics over Jerusalem, Oz PM fails in bid to please all

Australia’s Morrison never had much credibility to start with, and now, like Aesop’s misfortunate miller, he’s also lost his ass.

20 Dec 2018 12:12 AM

Morrison called on parliament to quickly raise the maximum sentence for such deliberate food contamination from ten to 15 years behind bars. (Photo: AFP)

Sabotaging strawberries is equal to terrorism: Australia PM

Urging Australians to make a strawberry pavlova this weekend to help struggling farmers, PM demanded a change in law to toughen sentences.

19 Sep 2018 1:56 PM

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison (Photo: AP)

Power games in Oz: After Morrison, what’s next?

Both Dutton and Morrison detested the very idea, with the latter’s aversion apparently rooted in his evangelical Christianity.

30 Aug 2018 12:13 AM

Scott Morrison will be Australia's new Prime Minister. (Photo: AP)

Scott Morrison next PM of Australia, ousts Malcolm Turnbull: reports

Scott Morrison, an ally of deposed leader Malcolm Turnbull, won a party-room ballot 45-40.

24 Aug 2018 11:45 AM

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