Two Indian men to stand trial in Australia for rape

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:18

Two Indian men accused of blackmailing, abducting and raping an Australian woman will stand trial at a court in Canberra.

Indonesia `deplores` Australian naval intrusion

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:58

Indonesia said Friday it "deplores" intrusions by the Australian navy into its waters after Canberra apologised for making the incursions as part of its hardline border protection policies.

Rescued Antarctic passengers resume journey home

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:10

An Australian icebreaker carrying 52 passengers who were retrieved from an icebound ship in the Antarctic resumed its journey home on Saturday, leaving behind another two icebreakers trapped in pack ice.

Zimbabwe`s envoy to Australia asks for asylum: Media

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 01:24

Zimbabwe`s ambassador to Australia is asking Canberra for asylum, lashing out at her country`s "illegitimate" government and voicing fears for her safety if she returns home at the end of her posting next week, reports said Saturday.

Australia celebrates first same-sex marriages ahead of court challenge

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 11:53

Australia celebrated its first same-sex marriages on Saturday under the threat of a court challenge that could render the unions invalid within days.

Rare 17th century map of Australia to be showcased

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 13:17

The `rarest of rare` map in the world, a 17th century depiction of New Holland created in 1663 and considered by many to be Australia`s birth certificate will be showcased in the capital city of Canberra.

Australian man lodges fork in penis for sexual gratification

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 18:23

In a bizarre incident, a 70-year-old Canberra man managed to lodge a 10cm long fork in his penis.

Australia blocks North Korean embassy plan

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 08:57

North Korean officials were due to visit Canberra last month in a bid to work out on opening of the office.

Swedish golfer uses golf tee to extract spider venom

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 13:14

A Swedish golfer has claimed that she had to use a golf tee to extract venom from her leg after being bitten by a poisonous spider during a qualifying tournament in Canberra.