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Australia to US: You, Not Assange, to Blame for Leaks

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd puts the blame on the leakers

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Australia to US: You, Not Assange, to Blame for Leaks

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd puts the blame on the leakers
(Newser) - As Julian Assange spent the night in a British jail , his home country finally came to his defense. The WikiLeaks founder may have published classified documents, but he got them from somewhere. "Mr. Assange is not himself responsible for the unauthorized release of 250,000 documents from the US... More »

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Julian Assange: Hey Australia,
Why Aren't You Protecting Me?

In essay, he defends mission and worries about threats

Dec 7, 2010 3:52 PM CST

Julian Assange: Hey Australia, Why Aren't You Protecting Me?

In essay, he defends mission and worries about threats
(Newser) - Julian Assange himself takes to the pages of the Australian to defend the mission of WikiLeaks—which he defines as "scientific journalism"—to insist that not a single person has been harmed, let alone killed, because of its work, and to complain that his own government is turning... More »

Australia Braces
for WikiLeaks
Reveals

Julian Assange's birthplace isn't getting off scot-free

Dec 2, 2010 11:23 AM CST

Australia Braces for WikiLeaks Reveals

Julian Assange's birthplace isn't getting off scot-free
(Newser) - Just because Julian Assange is Australian doesn't mean his birthplace is getting a WikiLeaks reprieve: The country is currently bracing for the release of 1,500 diplomatic cables related to Australia. Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today that security officials are looking through the documents, and called the leaking "... More »

 Australian Guy Marries His Dog 

He assures wedding guests 'it's not sexual'

Dec 2, 2010 10:51 AM CST

Australian Guy Marries His Dog

He assures wedding guests 'it's not sexual'
(Newser) - Arguably even weirder than the woman who married herself or the man who married his pillow : An Australian man has married his dog. Joseph Guiso wed Honey, a 5-year-old labrador, in Toowoomba this week, the Chronicle reports. Thirty friends and family members attended, and listened to vows (presumably only delivered... More »

 Email Mixup Gives Aussie 
 His First Thanksgiving 

James West gets invite from family he doesn't know

Nov 27, 2010 5:47 PM CST

Email Mixup Gives Aussie His First Thanksgiving

James West gets invite from family he doesn't know
(Newser) - An Australian man's excellent American Thanksgiving adventure is just about over. James West flies home tomorrow, having scored an invite to a Florida family's dinner over an email mixup. The Tran family had been mistakenly sending him emails about their holiday meal plans for the last three years. West long... More »

 'Honeymoon Killer' 
 Deported to US 

Gabe Watson likely to face murder trial in Alabama

Nov 25, 2010 5:20 AM CST

'Honeymoon Killer' Deported to US

Gabe Watson likely to face murder trial in Alabama
(Newser) - An Alabama man convicted of manslaughter in Australia for his wife's drowning death has been deported back to the US by Australia. Gabe Watson—dubbed the "Honeymoon Killer"—served 18 months in an Australian jail. He is expected to face a murder trial in Alabama, and Australian authorities... More »

Aussie Asylum Seekers
Sew Lips Together

It 'won't help their cases,' says minister

Nov 22, 2010 3:24 AM CST

Aussie Asylum Seekers Sew Lips Together

It 'won't help their cases,' says minister
(Newser) - Ten asylum seekers in Australia have sewn their lips together to protest an excruciatingly long process to obtain refugee status. The men are refusing medical treatment, but are able to drink sugared water. Officials have warned that the action won't help their cases. "This is distressing for me and... More »

 World's Best Boss 
 Gives Workers 
 Mercedes, 
 Vacations 

Clive Palmer spends $10M on holiday rewards for employees

Nov 19, 2010 11:46 AM CST

World's Best Boss Gives Workers Mercedes, Vacations

Clive Palmer spends $10M on holiday rewards for employees
(Newser) - Clive Palmer acquired a failing Australian nickel refinery, turned it around—by paying its 800 employees more—and now he's spent $10 million on holiday bonuses for his workers. Fifty-five of the top performers will each get a Mercedes Benz, and 700 workers will get vacations for two at five-star... More »

Aussie Twins Shot in Head
at Colo. Firing Range

Investigators trying to determine which sister died

Nov 17, 2010 2:17 AM CST

Aussie Twins Shot in Head at Colo. Firing Range

Investigators trying to determine which sister died
(Newser) - Australian twins have been shot in the head in a mysterious Colorado firing range shooting. One was killed and the other seriously injured. The 29-year-old women are in the country on cultural exchange visas. Investigators are trying to determine which twin died; her sister isn't yet able to talk. Detectives... More »

 Aussie Rugby Star 
 Quits Over Dog 
 Sex Photo 

Joel Monaghan leaving country after drunken prank

Nov 12, 2010 2:21 AM CST

Aussie Rugby Star Quits Over Dog Sex Photo

Joel Monaghan leaving country after drunken prank
(Newser) - How shameful is it to be photographed in a compromising position with a teammate's dog? For Canberra Raiders rugby star Joel Monaghan, it's embarrassing enough for him to leave not just the team, but the country. The rugby player resigned from the club after a photo of him simulating a... More »

 Baby Koala Fights 
 for Life After Shooting 

Little Frodo wins a following in Australia

Nov 11, 2010 12:40 PM CST

Baby Koala Fights for Life After Shooting

Little Frodo wins a following in Australia
(Newser) - A baby koala named Frodo has won hearts in Australia after being shot several times and gravely injured by a pellet gun. Rescuers found her next to her dead mother. After a week of surgeries, blood transfusions, and bleak progress reports, some good news today: "Frodo has made good... More »

 Aussies to Vote on 
 Recognizing Aborigines 

Gillard plans referendum on changing constitution

Nov 8, 2010 6:05 AM CST

Aussies to Vote on Recognizing Aborigines

Gillard plans referendum on changing constitution
(Newser) - Australia is planning a referendum on whether to officially recognize indigenous people in the country's constitution for the first time. Prime Minister Julia Gillard described the move as a "once-in-50-year opportunity" to heal the government's relationship with Aborigines and improve their living conditions, the BBC reports. More »

Aussie Anti-Porn Rule Has Honeymooners Baring All

Confused pair shows border officials nude shots

Oct 25, 2010 12:24 PM CDT

Aussie Anti-Porn Rule Has Honeymooners Baring All

Confused pair shows border officials nude shots
(Newser) - A controversial new rule requiring people entering Australia to declare any illegal porn they're carrying has confused many—especially one couple returning from their honeymoon. When border guards told them they had to hand over "anything explicit," they sheepishly showed them iPhone photos they had taken of themselves... More »

Ex-Footballer Faces Caning, Fraud Charges in Singapore

After overstaying visa, former FSU player in more legal trouble

Oct 22, 2010 11:11 AM CDT

Ex-Footballer Faces Caning, Fraud Charges in Singapore

After overstaying visa, former FSU player in more legal trouble
(Newser) - An American citizen who faces caning in Singapore after overstaying his tourist visa has also been charged with fraud, the AP reports. The former Florida State football player was already at risk of being the first American to be caned in Singapore since 1994. Now he’s been slapped with... More »

Bully Hit With Restraining Order Via Facebook 

Aussie cops go online to reach man who harassed ex

Oct 20, 2010 4:30 AM CDT

Bully Hit With Restraining Order Via Facebook

Aussie cops go online to reach man who harassed ex
(Newser) - When Australian police couldn't find a man who was harassing his ex-partner, they served him with a restraining order using the same medium he was bullying her in: Facebook. A police officer, with a court's approval, filmed himself reading the order and sent the video to the man's Facebook account,... More »

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 Pope Canonizes  
 1st Aussie Saint 

Mary MacKillop was excommunicated for outing pedophile priest

Oct 17, 2010 8:50 AM CDT

Pope Canonizes 1st Aussie Saint

Mary MacKillop was excommunicated for outing pedophile priest
(Newser) - Excommunication is an interesting path to sainthood, but Pope Benedict today canonized Australia's first saint, Mary MacKillop, a nun who was once booted from the church in part for outing a pedophile priest. Thousands of Australians were in attendance at the Vatican ceremony, in which five others were also canonized,... More »

 Aussie Soldiers 
 Charged in 
 Afghan Kids' 
 Deaths 

Three ex-soldiers face host of charges over botched raid

Sep 27, 2010 3:50 AM CDT

Aussie Soldiers Charged in Afghan Kids' Deaths

Three ex-soldiers face host of charges over botched raid
(Newser) - Three former Aussie commandos have been charged for their role in a late-night raid that killed five Afghan children. The soldiers, who have not been identified, face a slew of charges including manslaughter and dangerous conduct, a military rep tells the AP . The charges stem from a February 2009 attack... More »

 Oprah's Trip to Cost 
 Aussie Taxpayers $2.8M 

Tourism boost will be worth it, ministers say

Sep 14, 2010 4:29 AM CDT

Oprah's Trip to Cost Aussie Taxpayers $2.8M

Tourism boost will be worth it, ministers say
(Newser) - Oprah's bringing her audience to Australia —and the Aussie taxpayers will be footing a chokable chunk of the bill. The Australian government is contributing some $2.8 million toward the cost of bringing the Oprah Winfrey Show to the country later this year. Officials say the price is a... More »

 Oprah: You're 
 All Going to 
 Australia! 

This may just top her car giveaway

Sep 13, 2010 2:08 PM CDT

Oprah: You're All Going to Australia!

This may just top her car giveaway
(Newser) - Oprah Winfrey is famous for her giveaways (watch her entire audience go nuts after receiving cars here ), but this may put them all to shame. Winfrey premiered the 25th and final season of her show today, and gave everyone in the audience ... a trip to Australia. Watch the 300... More »


 Aussie Lawyer 
 Smokes Koran, 
 Bible 

Video pulled from YouTube, man pulled from job

Sep 13, 2010 5:31 AM CDT

Aussie Lawyer Smokes Koran, Bible

Video pulled from YouTube, man pulled from job
(Newser) - Inspired, perhaps, by the much-hyped antics of Terry Jones, an Australian law professor posted a video of himself burning pages from the Koran—and the Bible. In the video "Bible or Koran—which burns best?," which has since been removed from YouTube, the prof rips, rolls, and smokes... More »

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