Person: Governor-General

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Rudd sworn in as Australian PM

Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as Australian Prime Minister, three years and three days after he was ousted from the same job in an internal government showdown.

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Demonstration of independence

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Australian parliament to apologise to Aborigines

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Australia ratifies Kyoto to leave US in the cold

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New Australian leader gets to work

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Asian nations fight stigma attached to Aids

Funeral of submarine blaze officer

Dignitaries and sailors crowded into a Nova Scotia church today for the funeral of a Canadian submarine crew member killed by an onboard fire in the North Atlantic last week.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2004

Trade and terror top Bush's tour to Oz

Trade and terrorism topped the agenda for US President George Bush’s talks with the leader of Australia, a nation he dubbed his ”sheriff” in the US-led war on terror.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2003

Governor-general stands aside over rape allegations

The Governor-General of Australia – the Queen’s representative in the country – has temporarily stood aside until a rape allegation is heard in court, Prime Minister John Howard announced today.

Sun, 11 May, 2003

Fury as Governor-General not sacked after paedophile scandal

Anglican bishops joined calls for the Queen’s representative in Australia to resign today, only hours after prime minister John Howard met the monarch in London.

Wed, 07 May, 2003

Canberra under threat from bush fires

More than 50 bush fires are raging around the state of New South Wales today, including one only miles from Parliament House in Canberra.

Mon, 24 Dec, 2001

Cricket: Australia says farewell to Bradman

Thousands of people have lined the streets of Adelaide to pay tribute to cricketer Sir Donald Bradman.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2001