Australia

The leader of the government in the Senate told Hanson that the ruling coalition had no intention of banning the burqa

Pauline Hanson says she wore the garment to highlight 'the security issues it poses'

UTS is one of the largest universities in Australia with enrollment of over 40,000 students

It has committed 300,000 Australia dollars to build the capacity of the SUNAR Pakistan Network

Previously Vancouver held the title for six years

Religious institutions across country have been scrambling to underscore importance of secrecy in confessionals

The crisis kicked off in July when the Greens party's deputy leader resigned after revealing dual citizenship

Coach vows team won’t be under-prepared for upcoming Bangladesh tour

The police estimated the value of the drugs at up to A$810 million

Khaled Merhi was one of four detained during raids by counter-terrorism police in suburbs in Sydney a week ago

Twenty-three personnel were quickly saved following Saturday's incident involving a MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor

Pacer, leg-spinner replace injured fast-bowlers Pattinson, Starc

Batting greats from opposing camps had a funny exchange on Twitter

In past few years, total of 12 attacks have been prevented

In past few years, 12 attacks have been prevented

Same-sex marriage is supported by 61% of Australians

The backpack embossed with a swastika on it was left at the front gate of the school building

Voloder will go on to compete in the 2017 Miss World finals in China at the end of the year

Most of those on board the Boeing 777 were Dutch, but others came from 17 countries, including 38 Australians

Says he concocted the plan with a friend who worked at the airport 'just for a laugh'

Nightclub venue confirmed the man "was in a compromising position with his female partner"

Malaysian airline said it was arranging a special flight to take the passengers to Kuala Lumpur

Pay dispute between players, board threatens upcoming tours

Expresses concern over below-potential exports to Canberra

Exercise aimed at sending a message both to allies and potential foes, including China

The Australian government did not immediately respond to the allegations

Australia has made it clear it wants tech companies to do much more

Reigning champions will be the team to beat when the 11th edition of mega event will gets underway

Trade official says the two sides should develop sustainable partnership

2016 report stated there were 260,000 illegal firearms in Australia

Turnbull met Trump in New York to mend bridges, after the bad-tempered call early in Trump's his White House tenure

They were compensated for 'degrading and cruel' treatment

Australia has signalled a drive to reform parole laws as a result of the Melbourne siege

All scores unbeaten 102 to knock out world champions Australia from ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday

Change comes after questions were raised about the police strategy of "contain and negotiate" in hostage situations

Australian officials have grown increasingly concerned over the threat of extremist attacks

Investigation probe finds China being involved in Australian politics

Australia captain says team will be ready for do-or-die England showdown

68-passenger turboprop plane with 42 passengers on board on a domestic flight was evacuated at the airport in Albury

Left-hander not backed away from claims he made last month of a potential players' strike

He had tried to enter an airline cockpit with what he said was a bomb before terrified passengers overpowered him

The move follows several recent high-profile cases of child exploitation overseas

Shark was 2.7 metres in length and with the boat 1.4 metres across and 4.5 metres long

Mehreen Ahmad remains in critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital

An estimated 50,000 asylum-seekers flooded into Australia on more than 800 boats over the previous five years

Australian chef Marcus Volke is alleged to have murdered his Indonesian transgender wife Mayang Prasetyo

Australia currently has nearly 300 troops stationed in Afghanistan, training and advising Afghan forces

Larissa Waters returned to the upper house Senate for the first time since giving birth to her second child

A man smeared a cream pie in Alan Joyce’s face during a business breakfast

Grid-scale batteries could drive the growth of renewable energy across Australia and Asia