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Australia’s central bank cuts key interest rate to record low

YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 2, 20240

Australia’s central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low, in an attempt to counter slowing growth in the country’s mining sector.

Australia university accused of bowing to China by barring Dalai Lama

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

(Reuters) – One of Australia’s most exclusive universities has called off a talk to students by the Dalai Lama, prompting accusations it is bowing to China which

Australia PM eyes trilateral naval exercises with China and U.S.

YoopyaApr 9, 20130

(Reuters) – Australia is hoping to see trilateral naval exercises with China and the United States and is pursuing a new strategic partnership with Asia’s biggest economy,

Australian PM Gillard in reshuffle after ‘unseemly’ vote

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has unveiled a new front bench, days after an abortive leadership vote she called “unseemly” and “self-indulgent”. Late last week,

Abu Sayyaf release Australian hostage Warren Rodwell

YoopyaMar 23, 20130

An Australian man kidnapped 15 months ago by an al-Qaeda-linked group in the Philippines has been released. An emaciated-looking Warren Rodwell was freed on Saturday

Australia’s Labor roiled by resignations after failed leadership coup

YoopyaMar 22, 20130

(Reuters) – Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard faced a string of ministerial resignations on Friday in the wake of a botched leadership coup against her,

Malaysia detains Australia senator Nick Xenophon

YoopyaFeb 16, 20130

An Australian senator on a fact-finding mission to Malaysia says he has been refused entry because authorities consider him a “security risk”. Nick Xenophon was