Sources: Herald Sun
Two nurses in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia are stood down after claiming on video that they allegedly both refused to treat and intentionally mistreated Israeli patients. 2025-02-11
At least 10 people are killed by thunderstorms and strong winds in the eastern Australian states of Queensland and Victoria. 2023-12-27
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen suspends negotiations for a free trade agreement with Australia over Australia's recent cancellation of a submarine contract with France, demanding that Australia must apologise to France before the agreement can continue. 2021-09-21
The first deployment of US Marines arrives in the Australian city of Darwin, Northern Territory. 2012-04-4
Newly released cables from the United States indicate former Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd suggested the use of force against China if it could not be "successfully integrated" into the international community. The Australian government refuses to respond to the release. 2010-12-6
Hundreds of people evacuate the Australian town of Wagga Wagga as flood waters rise throughout New South Wales. 2010-12-5
A Charities Aid Foundation survey finds that Australia, New Zealand and Canada are the most generous contributors to charity. 2010-09-8
Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping meets with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on an official trip to Canberra. The two countries sign agreements valued at over A$10 billion. 2010-06-21
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appoints the country's first population minister, Tony Burke, as part of a strategy for managing population growth. 2010-04-3
Mary MacKillop is to become Australia's first saint, after being approved by the Holy See for canonization. 2010-02-19