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Agar, batting power help Australians make winning start

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Australia on alert after busting Christmas Day terror cell

Australia remained on alert over the holiday period after authorities arrested seven people on Friday allegedly planning a Christmas Day terror attack.

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More than 18,000 Aussies under investigation for voting twice at federal election

​More than 18,000 Australians have been investigated for voting twice or more at the nation's federal election held on July 2, 2016.

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Fewer young Australians drinking alcohol excessively

​Young Australians are increasingly choosing to abstain from drinking alcohol, while older Australians make up the largest proportion of those seeking treatment for alcohol-related issues, a new report has found.

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Australian opposition accuses gov't of promoting "anti-Muslim" agenda

The Australian government has been accused of peddling an anti-Muslim sentiment, following the shocking results of a poll which showed almost half of Australia would support a ban on Muslim immigration.

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Australian deputy PM promotes "lesson to all" as he undergoes skin cancer treatment

Australia's acting prime minister on Tuesday warned Australians about the dangers of working in the sun, citing his experience battling skin cancer as a "lesson to all" ahead of the summer season.

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Australia's first online census is set to trouble the elderly

With Australia's official census set to be conducted next month, concerns have been raised for older Australians who might not be able to negotiate the online interface.

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Australians drinking less alcohol than at any time since 1960s: study

Young Australians are helping drive the nation to its lowest alcohol consumption levels since the early 1960s, according to a new study.

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Last opinion poll before Aust'n election shows result "on a knife's edge"

Australia's federal election is on a knife's edge, with the last opinion poll before Australians head to the voting booths revealing that, after preferences, the coalition and the Labor opposition both have 50 percent support.

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Coalition government will deliver strong, decisive leadership if elected: Australian PM

​Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged Australians to back his government to deliver strong leadership and economic growth, as the final touches of his six-week election campaign draw to a close.

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Aussies planning annual Gallipoli pilgrimage urged to reconsider travel to Turkey

The Australian government has leveled a stern warning to thousands of Australians planning to visit Turkey for the annual Gallipoli commemorations, asking them to reconsider the need to travel.

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Over a quarter of current Australians born overseas: statistics

​More than a quarter of all living Australians were born overseas -- the highest proportion in more than 120 years -- according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday.

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Young Australians more pessimistic than Chinese and Americans about job prospects

Young Australians are more pessimistic about their job prospects and have less confidence in their abilities than young people from other countries, according to a new study.

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Australians joining militant groups hits 'plateau': Spy chief

The flow of Australians joining militant groups has reached "a plateau", the nation's domestic spy chief said Thursday (Dec 17), amid reports the intelligence agency has warned politicians to tone down criticism of Islam.

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Australia's National Health Survey reveals declines in smoking, excessive drinking

Australian adults are continuing to ditch the cigarettes and drink less, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Tuesday.

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Australian diets revealed as sub-standard with junk food prominent: report

The diets of most Australians have been criticized as sub-standard, with junk food now being considered "mainstream" by many people rather than an occasional treat, according to a scientific study released on Monday.

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Indonesia says relations with Australia to be affected by executions

​Indonesia's Ambassador to Australia Nadjib Riphat Kesoema said on Wednesday his country is not " trigger happy" but confirmed "all aspects" of relations between the countries would be affected by the impending execution of two Australians.