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Australia coach apologizes for sexist comment

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:51:15 -0400

MELBOURNE, Australia - Australia coach Holger Osieck has apologized for his "women should shut up in public" comment that has overshadowed Australia's World Cup qualifying win over Jordan, saying it was off the record and meant only as a joke.

Yothu Yindi frontman Mandawuy Yunupingu dies at 56

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:26:27 -0400

SYDNEY - Mandawuy Yunupingu, the former lead singer of Australian indigenous band Yothu Yindi and one of the country's most famous Aborigines, has died, Australia's prime minister said Monday. He was 56.

Australian lawmaker confirms China hacked spy base

Tue, 28 May 2013 22:38:21 -0400

CANBERRA, Australia - Chinese hackers stole the blueprints of Australia's new spy agency headquarters years ago and the breach has been dealt with since then, an opposition lawmaker said Wednesday in the first confirmation of media reports.

Bill Gates urges Australia to boost foreign aid

Tue, 28 May 2013 05:46:06 -0400

SYDNEY - Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is urging Australia to boost foreign aid following the country's announcement that it was delaying a pledge to increase overseas aid spending.