LIST: Foreign aid for Philippines after Typhoon Ompong
(3rd UPDATE) Here is a list of countries and international organizations donating to the Philippines after Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)
Countries send condolences to Philippines after Typhoon Ompong
(4th UPDATE) Here is a list of countries that have extended their condolences to the Philippines after Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)
PH collapses vs Australia in Asian Volleyball Cup opener
The Filipina spikers blew a two-set advantage against the Aussies
Australia, Japan offer Typhoon Ompong assistance
(UPDATED) The United States also says it is ready to help the Philippines deal with Typhoon Ompong's effects
Ex-Australian PM seeks probe into man who ousted him
Malcolm Turnbull says Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton should be referred to the High Court over a potential conflict of interests
Schoolgirl anthem protest sparks intense debate in Australia
Nine-year-old Harper Nielsen is punished with detention for refusing to stand for the Australian national anthem, a song she says ignores the nation's indigenous people
Defiant Australian paper reprints 'racist' Serena cartoon
Melbourne's Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight's caricature of Williams throwing a tantrum at the US Open – originally printed on Monday – attracts widespread condemnation from across the world
Husband 'kills wife, toddler children' in Australia home
(UPDATED) Police charge Anthony Robert Harvey with the murders of his two-year-old twins Alice and Beatrix, his 3-year-old daughter Charlotte, his mother-in-law Beverly Quinn, and his wife Mara in the southwestern city of Perth
Call for papers: 6th International Research Forum on the Philippines
PRESS RELEASE: The 6th International Research Forum on the Philippines is on November 26 to 27 at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia
Australia unveils starfish-killing robot to protect Barrier Reef
Software will enable the bot to detect crown-of-thorns starfish, which eat coral, and "instigate an injection which is fatal" to the predators. The injection is harmless to other reef creatures.
Australian Catholics vow to end child abuse 'cover-ups'
'Many bishops failed to listen, failed to believe, and failed to act,' says Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Mark Coleridge
Tsunami warning for 3 Pacific islands after earthquake
After the 7.1 magnitude quake struck off the eastern coast of New Caledonia, 'waves reaching 0.3 to 1 meter above the tide level are possible,' says the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
Deposed Australia PM Turnbull set to quit parliament this week
His departure will trigger a by-election for his Sydney seat, potentially on October 6
Scott Morrison: Australia's latest PM
The hardline former immigration minister bills himself as a man of faith and family who can get things done
Scott Morrison sworn in as new Australian PM after bitter coup
(3rd UPDATE) Morrison, an ally of deposed leader Malcolm Turnbull, wins a party vote 45-40
China's Huawei, ZTE blocked from Australia's 5G network
(UPDATED) The 'involvement of vendors who are likely to be subject to extrajudicial directions from a foreign government that conflict with Australian law' poses a security risk, says the federal government
Ministers offer to quit as Australia political crisis deepens
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull narrowly survives a move to unseat him by his populist Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Tuesday, August 21
Usain Bolt arrives in Australia on football quest
Australian football club Central Coast Mariners has given the Olympic track superstar a chance to prove his worth
UK, Australia: Hague ruling binds Philippines, China
Stressing the need for a rules-based system, the United Kingdom and Australia also 'regret' that the Philippines is leaving the International Criminal Court
Ex-Australian archbishop avoids jail for concealing child abuse
Magistrate Robert Stone has decided Philip Wilson will not need to spend time behind bars, with his age and prior good record taken into account
Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking
It is the first time a European metropolis has topped the annual chart compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit which identifies the best urban playgrounds to live and work in
Australia knocks out Batang Gilas from U18 title contention
The Philippine basketball youth team absorbs its first loss in the FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship
Batang Gilas vs Australia: No kiddie punches, please
Fans remind the young players that there should be no repeat of the embarrassing ‘basketbrawl’
PH hails globally condemned Cambodia elections
The Philippines says the Cambodian elections were 'successful' – a far cry from the chorus of condemnation from the United States, Australia, and the European Union
Thousands protest Australia's refugee detention policy
Hundreds march through Sydney shouting, "Free, free the refugees," with banners stating, "Five years too long, evacuate Manus and Nauru."
Goulding agent to seek legal counsel, says Uichico ban ‘farcical’
Chris Goulding's agent slams the FIBA ruling, says Gilas deputy coach Jong Uichico could've caused the Australian player's death
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Aussie Maker slams FIBA ban
NBA player Thon Maker disagrees with his 3-game suspension, noting that poor security led to the free-for-all between the Philippines and Australia
Chot Reyes denies fanning unsportsmanlike actions
The Gilas Pilipinas head coach says he never gave the Gilas Pilipinas players 'instructions to hurt'
Australia: Goulding ban 'tough to swallow'
Basketball Australia says Chris Goulding got mauled as Australian star center Andrew Bogut also chimes in on the FIBA decision
10 Gilas players suspended, SBP fined for FIBA brawl
(UPDATED) Basketball's world governing body comes down hard on the players and officials involved in the Gilas-Australia brawl during the FIBA World Cup qualifying game
Australian prime minister tells Pope Francis to sack archbishop
(UPDATED) Malcolm Turnbull says now is the time for the Pope to take action against Adelaide archbishop Philip Wilson, who was convicted for concealing abuse of a notorious pedophile
Surfers mad at plan to curb boardriding on Sydney's Bondi beach
The proposed rules force all surfers to the southern end of the 900-meter-long beach, where waves are usually bigger and dangerous rip tides more frequent
Scientists develop blood test to detect skin cancer before it spreads
Australian scientists pioneer breakthrough blood test that could help doctors detect the early stages of skin cancer when it is still treatable
Australia legend Tim Cahill retires from international duty
The 38-year-old striker finishes his Socceroo career with 50 international goals in 107 appearances
Usain Bolt chases football dream in Australia
The 8-time Olympic champion will try his luck in the A-League
Ruling from your home: Inside Australia's micronations boom
Micronations – entities that have proclaimed independence but are not recognized by governments – are declared around the world
U.S., Japan, Australia most trusted by Filipinos – Pulse Asia
China ranks 4th in a list of countries most trusted by Filipinos, based on a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute
Following data scandal fine in UK, Facebook may face penalty in Australia
In Australia, the social network may face fines of up to US $2.2 billion for the Cambridge Analytica scandal
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A string of dead local officials, the bench-clearing Gilas-Boomers brawl, updates on the boys trapped in a Thai cave
PBA, SBP set to appeal if FIBA drops sweeping suspension
Philippine basketball officials brace for the suspension of Gilas players in the PBA and 2018 Asian Games
‘Embarrassed’ Gilas triggered brawl, says Aussie Goulding
The Australian guard caught in the middle of the melee says the scuffle felt like a 'hell of a long time'
Brawl-breaker Troy Rike inspires Gilas patron to pay it forward
A Philippine basketball team sponsor doubles Troy Rike's donation to Philippine and Australian charities
Brawl aftermath: 'No place on any basketball court'
The Philippine and Australia basketball chiefs vow to cooperate in the bench-clearing brawl investigation
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Ex-national team coach Yeng Guiao backs Gilas after infamous brawl
The firebrand tactician, who mentored the Philippine squad a decade ago, says the Australians should be blamed for the bench-clearing melee
Fajardo says mom's presence kept him away from brawl
The 4-time PBA MVP gets praise for keeping himself in check during the bench-clearing melee that marred the Philippines-Australia matchup
Gilas brawl pacifier Troy Rike donates incentive
The Gilas Pilipinas cadet receives P100,000 for protecting Australia's Christopher Goulding during the fight-marred FIBA match
Chot Reyes hopes Gilas comes out 'better and stronger' after skirmish
The national team coach offers an apology but also sends gratitude to those who backed Gilas amid criticisms
