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China-Australia FTA conducive to bilateral, regional cooperation

​With the signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Wednesday in Canberra, the two countries have opened a new chapter in their relationship as the FTA will greatly boost their economic cooperation.

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Australia, China sign landmark free trade agreement

​The Australian and Chinese governments signed a long-awaited, "monumental" free trade agreement in a ceremony in Canberra on Wednesday, lifting most import tariffs in the two countries.

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Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp charms Australian fans

Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp charms Australian fans

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Australia recalls ambassador after Indonesia executes drug smuggling pair

Australia has made the unprecedented move of recalling its ambassador to Indonesia, in the wake of the executions of two Australians for drug smuggling.

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Australia can sustain economic growth while cutting greenhouse gases: report

​Australia could enjoy economic growth while cutting greenhouse gases, a leading university report said on Tuesday.

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Australia's planned 'Google tax' may violate int'l tax treaties: officials

​The plans of Australia's treasurer to get multinationals, such as Google and Apple, to pay more tax may violate international tax treaties, the country's parliamentary budget office has found.

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Trade minister says Australia set to sign MoU to help "influence final shape" of AIIB

​The Australian federal government is poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable Australia to participate as a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Trade Minister Andrew Robb said on Monday.

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Trade minister says Australia set to sign MoU to help "influence final shape" of AIIB

​The Australian federal government is poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable Australia to participate as a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Trade Minister Andrew Robb said on Monday.

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Japan could build submarines in Australia, says former navy chief

​A former Japanese naval chief confirmed on Friday his country was capable of building 12 submarines for Australia in Adelaide, should Japan win the Australian government's 40 billion U.S. dollar tender.

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China Eastern Airlines says partnership with Qantas to improve services for customers

China Eastern Airlines said on Wednesday that its partnership with Qantas is designed to provide a better level of service to cater for increased travel demands as the result the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and Australia.

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AIIB should be hailed as essential financial instrument not geo-political tool

​The Australian government has given clear signals that it will change its decision on the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

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Australia to invest 3 bln AUD in Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank: media

​Australia will join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and potentially invest 3 billion Australian dollars (2.3 billion U.S. dollars), local media reported on Friday.

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Former Australian PM to present TV show about his political hero

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard will present a two-part documentary series about his political hero Robert Menzies on Australian television.

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Australia changes mind on China-proposed Asian infrastructure bank

​Australian leaders have been lining up in the past few days to voice support on Australia's joining of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a conspicuous U-turn from the cabinet's previous stance.

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Australia offers to pay jail fees for death row duo in Indonesia

​Australia has offered to pay the costs of life sentences in jail for two of its citizens currently on death row for drug smuggling in Indonesia, if they are granted clemency.

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Lenovo leads Chinese brand penetration into Australian market

​Australian shopper Bill Sprawson was looking to spend 1,500 Australian dollars (1,164 U.S. dollars) on a laptop computer and had conducted his research.

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Lenovo leads Chinese brand penetration into Australian market

​Australian shopper Bill Sprawson was looking to spend 1,500 Australian dollars (1,164 U.S. dollars) on a laptop computer and had conducted his research.