Australian women rally behind ousted female PM Gillard

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 15:29

An Australian women`s group defended ousted premier Julia Gillard, saying the nation`s first female leader had battled treachery in her own party.

Australia`s new PM in Indonesia for boat-people talks

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 14:18

Newly-reinstated Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was to meet Indonesia`s President for talks focused on asylum seekers.

Kevin Rudd appoints record number of women in cabinet

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 17:09

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Monday unveiled his new cabinet, including a record number of six women, along with the first ever Muslim in the country`s parliament.

Australian PM Kevin Rudd unveils new Cabinet

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 11:19

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd unveiled his new cabinet Monday, filling out key positions left by resigned Julia Gillard supporters.

Dalai Lama congratulates Kevin Rudd, Elbegdor

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 19:08

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday congratulated Kevin Rudd on resuming responsibility as the prime minister of Australia, and also complimented Tsakhiagiin Elbegdor on his re-election as president of Mongolia.

`Despite Rudd`s return, Australian opposition set for poll win`

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 16:22

Kevin Rudd`s dramatic comeback as Australian Prime Minister and Labor leader has not been able to reverse the heavy odds stacked against the ruling party.

New Zealand PM welcomes new Australian PM Kevin Rudd

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 18:17

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has congratulated incoming Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd who unseated Julia Gillard.

Kevin Rudd sworn-in as Australia`s new PM post Gillard`s ouster

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 09:21

Three years and three days after he was ousted by Julia Gillard as PM, Kevin Rudd returned to the job as he was sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Australia to lead the Labor party in run up to the September 14 elections.

Julia Gillard ousted as Labor leader, Australian PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 15:45

Australia`s first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, was sacked by her party and replaced by Kevin Rudd, the man she ousted three years ago.

Britain's oldest wine merchant to sell Chinese wine

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 20:26

Britain's oldest wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd (BBR) has announced it has become the first major retailer in the country to sell Chinese wine.

Three Australian ministers quit over leadership fiasco

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 14:20

Three Australian ministers quit after a botched leadership coup in which Prime Minister Julia Gillard retained Labor party`s top job, as main rival Kevin Rudd said he would not challenge her again.