Japan Post
Japan Post acquires Australian transport company Toll Holdings at a cost of A$6.5 billion.
Sources: The Australian
Sources: The Australian
Australia and the Philippines upgrade their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.
Australia warns of bushfires due to a 40C (104F) heatwave affecting the country.
The Australian town of Walgett, New South Wales, is evacuated due to flood waters.
The video game "Mortal Kombat" is refused classification in Australia.