Over 4,000 asylum seekers have been intercepted in Australia's northern waters so far this year
Nanomedicine focuses on the building of tiny machines to help combat disease
Government says it is a key economic and environmental reform, critics insist it will inflict great damage on economy
Country will force 500 worst polluters to pay roughly $23 for every ton of CO2 they emit
Sinking occurred less than a week after another vessel capsized north of Australia’s Indian Ocean territory of Christmas Island
Deaths of about 90 asylum seekers lost when their boat capsized in Australia’s northern waters has re-ignited a fiery political debate
Census highlights Asia's growing influence as more migrants come from India and China, which is Australia's biggest trading partner
So far this year about 57 boats carrying more than 4,000 people have been intercepted in Australian waters
Finnish-based company struggling to compete in smartphone market
Sanctuaries will cover 3.1 million square kilometers of ocean, including Coral Sea, off Australia's northeast coast
Incoming Papua New Guinea government under pressure to stop Canadian mining company from going ahead with new sea project
Those found guilty of forcing others to marry will face up to seven years in jail, and up to 12 years for forced labor
FM Bob Carr tries to ease Chinese officials' concerns about Australia's decision to host up to 2,500 US troops
Hybrid system of solar energy, coconut oil will be supplying enough power for every resident on island atolls of Tokelau by end of year
Investigators seize millions from various suspects; former planning minister in Papua, New Guinea to stand trial on corruption charges
Researchers in Australia simulated impact of strong earthquakes on 15-story model building to help improve design
Australian researchers say Facebook and Twitter can limit the psychological damage caused by rumors during natural disasters
Officials launch series of forums aimed at identifying traffickers and victims
Both countries out of contention after losing qualifying matches
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