removed from UN world heritage climate report

Warm ocean currents have caused bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, but it is not yet listed on the UN's in-danger list

All references to climate change's impact on World Heritage sites in Australia have been removed from a United Nations report.

Australia delays 'backpacker tax' hike

Deferring the tax will have a budget impact of about A$40m, the Australian government says



The Australian government will delay its plan to introduce a so-called "backpacker tax" after a backlash from farmers and the tourism industry.

Australian IS recruiter Neil Prakash killed in Iraq

Around 110 Australians are thought to be fighting with militant groups in Iraq and Syria



An Australian man said to be a senior recruiter for the so-called Islamic State group has been killed by a US airstrike in Iraq, reports say.

Asylum boat reaches Australia's Cocos Islands territory

File photo shows a boat of asylum seekers off Christmas Island in 2012. The Australian government no longer discusses "on-water operations"



A boat carrying asylum seekers has reached Australia's remote Cocos Islands territory.

Sydney cafe siege: CCTV shows police raid and hostages fleeing

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Media captionCCTV footage shows final moments of Sydney siege

An inquest has watched dramatic video of police raiding Sydney's Lindt Cafe to end a 17-hour siege.

In December 2014, self-styled Islamist Man Monis held 18 people inside the cafe in the central business district.