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Australia raises rates to 3.5%

Australia's central bank on Tuesday raised interest rates for the second time in just over a month as evidence mounts the nation's economic recovery is building momentum.

Australia: Boat sinks with 39 on board

Eighteen people were rescued -- but as many as 21 others were missing -- after a boat sank late Sunday in remote seas off Australia's Cocos Islands, according to Australian Customs and Border Protection Service officials.

Five convicted in Australia of terror

Five men were convicted Friday in Sydney, Australia, of trying to commit terrorist acts in the country's longest-ever terror trial, court officials said.

Analysis: 'Blackface Jacksons' embarrassing to Australia

That Australia is once again defending itself against claims of racism is not surprising.

Australia raises rates from 49-year low

Australia became the first OECD nation to raise interest rates on Tuesday when its central bank increased the official cash rate from 3 percent to 3.25 percent.

Australia retain Champions Trophy in style

Shane Watson's second hundred in a week sealed Champions Trophy glory for defending champions Australia as they clinched a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the final in Centurion.

Brilliant Australia through to Champions final

Ricky Ponting's Australia maintained their domination over England with a crushing nine-wicket victory in their Champions Trophy semifinal on Friday.

Australia win thriller to reach semifinals

Australia scored a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan off the last ball of their match at Centurion Park on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the Champions Trophy.

Australian economy continues to shine

The Australian economy expanded at a higher than expected rate in the three months ended June, helped by robust contributions from the household sector and business spending on machinery and equipment.

Victorious Springboks close on Tri-Nations title

World rugby champions South Africa condemned Australia to a sixth consecutive Tri-Nations defeat to close on this year's title with a 32-25 victory in Perth on Saturday.

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