POLITICS & POLICY

The Australian government on Thursday announced a pension increase that would benefit the 3.4 million elderly population in the country.

Thousands of Australians have gathered at Port Adelaide to protest against live animal exports.

After three months of decline, Australian consumers went out to dine and shop in July providing a boost to the country's retail and services industries.

All charges have been dropped against Detroit mom Maryanne Godboldo, the woman who was SWAT team raided when Child Protective Services attempted to kidnap her daughter because Maryanne refused to "treat" her with psychiatric medications.

The residence where the Royal Couple is currently staying is believed to be "haunted," and royal ghost tours are already offered.

The High Court today handed down its judgment on the Federal Government's arrangement to send asylum seekers to Malaysia.

It looks like Miranda Kerr’s Victoria’s Secret collections will be hanging beautifully in the closet… for now as the stunning beauty bids goodbye to her homeland Australia.

The Australian Coal Association (ACA) on Tuesday has questioned the results of the Grattan Institute research on the impact of the proposed carbon tax on the coal, LNG and steel industries.

The Public Service Association will launch a “Lost DPI Dollars” campaign in Orange tomorrow to fight against job cuts at the Department of Primary Industries in regional centres, including Orange.

New Miss World Australia, Amber Greasley, admitted that she used to be bullied when she was younger, telling revelations of how she dealt with the harshness of it all.

After the tragic death of her cousin, supermodel Miranda Kerr openly talked about how depression in teens can be prevented so suicides will be a thing of the past.

The sale of bongs will be banned in Victoria next year as the State Government enacts news laws about cannabis use across the state.

The Commonwealth Government announced today it would reform the payday lending market, to help Australians who are financially excluded from mainstream financial services and struggle to live on their current incomes.

A not-for-profit national organisation dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy in Australia today called for all components of the Clean Energy Future package to be passed into law by the end of 2011.

China is continuing its campaign against Western pop muisc by banning some songs of Lady Gaga and Kate Perry for their "vulgar" lyrics.

The gloomy state of global economy appears to be easing down on Australia’s inflation figures, according to Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Glenn Steven, but he warned that upheavals are still ahead and they can significantly upset the domestic economy.

The Australian parliament passed two bills that would make the nation the first country to introduce plain cigarette packaging in place of company branding.

"House of the Dead: Overkill- Extended Cut" is dead on arrival here in Australia after it was refused classification from the Classification Board.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is recommending a reduction in business taxes to boost manufacturing.

New South Wales Environment Minister, Robyn Parker has defended herself by criticizing the delays in informing her office about the deadly toxic cloud leaked from the Orica plant at Newcastle, telling Parliament the delay was "a matter of concern".

Rick Perry has officially announced he is running for president, and we now face the possibility having a tyrant in control of our country.

Australia's mining boom is distorting the economy and could spur higher inflation, warns the country's central bank.

Despite its falling stock price, national carrier Qantas Airways posted Wednesday a full-year net income of $250 million, and executives said it is a natural target for acquisition.

The earth shook in the American East Coast on mid-Tuesday and prompted hundreds of office worker to rush out from swaying buildings, in what authorities described as the biggest earthquake to hit the region in the last 70 years.

Prince Harry of Britain will be spending a couple of months in California and Arizona to complete his training and for some American downtime.

Newlywed Kim Kardashian has channeled her inner princess by donning similar eyebrows and make-up that the Duchess of Cambridge did wore on her wedding day.

Australian's Treasurer Wayne Swan has finally been convinced that the country's economic prospects and the sectors involved and contributing to its strength needs a major review from policy makers and industry players.

Sort of labour pains could bedevil a number of Australian industries in the months ahead but Prime Minister Julia Gillard has expressed confidence that her government’s policy tools are sufficient in meeting the demands of shifting economic environment.

Contrary to earlier statements from the Royal sources, Prince Harry has been dumped by his lingerie model girlfriend, Florence Brudenell-Bruce and not the other way around.