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Gay marriage bill presented in Australian par

Canberra: A controversial bill to legalize same-sex marriage has been introduced to the Australian parliament. The bill brought by a private member was presented in the parliament amid heated debate. Among the members there were different opinions about whether to change the law or put the matter for voting. The official position of the Government was that the marriage should only be between a man and a woman. Prime Minister Tony Abbott had denied the demand of government MPs for a free vote ...

Swimmer killed by shark while diving off Aust

Tasmania: A swimmer is reported to have killed by a giant shark near the Australian island state of Tasmania. He was diving with his daughter and according to witnesses the girl was under water with him diving for scallops when the attack occurred. The daughter who saw the attack, was immediately risen to the surface and tried her best to grab the attention of other boats in the area. Senior ranger Peter Lingard, told the Hobart Examiner that the unexpected attack was at Lachlan Point off Mar...

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Four Koalas on loan to Singapore zoo from Aus

Singapore: Four Koalas are reported to have unveiled officially at Singapore Zoo with their six-month loan to represent the strong and lasting friendship between Singapore and Australia. The four pouched mammals are on display in their specially-built enclosure for the next six months as part of SG50, the Jubilee year celebrations in Singapore, as well as to mark the 50 years of diplomatic ties between Australia and Singapore. The “housewarming party” for Singapore Zoo’s Koalamania was launched ...

Australian doctor requests medical profession

Adelaide: An Australian doctor has requested medical professionals to join Islamic State. Australia has expressed deep concern about the plea made by the Adelaide trained doctor who recently appeared in an Islamic State propaganda video. As per the video display, he was urging other medical professionals in the country to join as Jihadists. The young man appeared in the video was introduced himself as Abu Yusuf and explained that he had traveled to the city of Raqa in Syria to offer his medic...

Prince Harry arrives in Australia for militar

Canberra: Prince Harry is reported to have arrived in Australia for a four-week placement visit. During his visit he will be performing certain official duties with the Australian Defense Force. Before reporting officially for duty, he visited the tomb of an unknown Australian soldier in Canberra and laid a wreath there. He has also handed over a letter from the Queen of Britain to the Australian military officials. In that letter the Queen has expressed hope that her grandson would benefit ...

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