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Iconic Coca-Cola sign in Australia sells for 75,000 U.S. dollars

​An Australian auction to sell off a massive iconic Coca-Cola signage in Sydney has come to an end with more than 100,000 Australian dollars (75,000 U.S. dollars) received from local and overseas bidders, local media reported on Tuesday.

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Southeast Asia a likely target for IS terror attacks: Aussie PM

Southeast Asia is the likely location for the next mass-casualty terrorist attack on Australian citizens, the nation's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Thursday.

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China criticizes blocking of AusGrid's sale

China's Ministry of Commerce says the move by Australia to block the sale of AusGrid to Chinese firms is another sign of growing trade protectionism in that country.

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Australia's foreign investment policy baffles Chinese buyers

Australia on Thursday announced its intention to block two Chinese companies from bidding for a 99-year lease over a stake in Ausgrid, in yet another demonstration of its obscure and inconstant strategy towards Chinese investors.

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IOC calls for athletes to have "respect for others"

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) supports freedom of speech but there should be a line drawn between freedom to speak and "trash talk".

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Chinese retailing giant Alibaba to target Australia as part of global expansion

Chinese online retailing giant, Alibaba, has announced on Tuesday that it will open its first local office in the Australian city of Melbourne later this year, after flagging its intentions to expand outside of China.

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Aussie ‘search consultant’ expat fired for angry anti-Singapore Facebook rant over Pokemon Go

An Australian expat has been sacked for insulting Singaporeans in a rant triggered by the unavailability of the smartphone game Pokemon Go in the city-state.

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Australian gov't unconcerned by rise in nation's unemployment rate: MP

The Australian government has on Thursday downplayed concerns over a rise in the nation's unemployment rate, despite Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull having based his election campaign on encouraging "jobs and growth".

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Australia extends Afghan security support to 2020

Australia has extended its Afghanistan security mission by an extra six months and pledged further monetary support for the nation's security forces as the world grapples with a resurgent Taliban.

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Major milk processors slash prices for Australian dairy farmers

​Major dairy processor Fonterra has slashed its farmgate milk prices for the 2016-17 financial year, which could force some Australian diary farmers out of the industry, AAP reported on Thursday.

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Aussie winemakers could be unlikely winner out of Brexit vote

​Australian wine makers could be an unlikely beneficiary of Great Britain's Brexit vote, as the current EU-sanctioned export costs could be waived if a free trade deal is struck with the United Kingdom.

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Chinese brands becoming household names in Australia

While Australian products in China are known for being "clean and green," a growing number of Chinese companies are heading Down Under to try their luck in the Australian marketplace.

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Australian gov't to suspend live cattle trade to Vietnam after "inhumane" video emerges

​The Australian government on Friday launched an investigation into the "abhorrent" treatment of Australian cattle in Vietnam, while live exports are set to be suspended after shocking footage has emerged of cattle being cruelly and slowly clubbed to death.

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Brunei to host 2nd Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit

​Brunei is set to host the Second Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit in August with the support of the Australian government, local daily the Brunei Times reported Tuesday.

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Australia's largest financial services group changes loan criteria for foreign investors

Australia's largest financial services group AMP announced changes to its lending practices on Monday.

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Australia to play key role in Chinese healthcare system: experts

Australia will have a very meaningful role to play in the healthcare sector in China, Australian experts said on Monday.