Australia's navy Monday opened two weeks of hearings into the World War II sinking of the cruiser Sydney II, an effort to formally close the book on the country's worst naval disaster.
The area of Jervis Bay and its surrounds lies about 150 kilometers south of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It's renowned for its stunning coastline. Check out CNN editor David Challenger's photo gallery.
Despite anguished cries of "Murder!" and "Shame!" from protesters who thought it could still be saved, wildlife officials on Friday euthanized the animal, which had strayed into the waters off north Sydney nearly a week ago
An abandoned baby whale that has been attempting to suckle boats in the waters off north Sydney will be euthanized because it is in such poor condition, an environmental official said Thursday
An abandoned baby whale that has been trying to suckle from yachts in an Australian harbor appeared to be weakening Wednesday as wildlife workers considered ways to save it.
Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday offered his strongest public statement yet on sex abuse against minors by Roman Catholic priests, apologizing to victims and calling the abuse "evil."
Australia's navy Monday opened two weeks of hearings into the World War II sinking of the cruiser Sydney II, an effort to formally close the book on the country's worst naval disaster.
The area of Jervis Bay and its surrounds lies about 150 kilometers south of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It's renowned for its stunning coastline. Check out CNN editor David Challenger's photo gallery.
Despite anguished cries of "Murder!" and "Shame!" from protesters who thought it could still be saved, wildlife officials on Friday euthanized the animal, which had strayed into the waters off north Sydney nearly a week ago
An abandoned baby whale that has been attempting to suckle boats in the waters off north Sydney will be euthanized because it is in such poor condition, an environmental official said Thursday
An abandoned baby whale that has been trying to suckle from yachts in an Australian harbor appeared to be weakening Wednesday as wildlife workers considered ways to save it.
Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday offered his strongest public statement yet on sex abuse against minors by Roman Catholic priests, apologizing to victims and calling the abuse "evil."
Among those who have traveled thousands of miles to the Pope's youth jamboree in Australia are humble believers who have saved and sacrificed for years
For many years, I looked forward to riding the Indian Pacific across the length of southern Australia, from Sydney to Perth. At 2,700 miles, it's one of the world's longest train trips. But when I searched for concrete information on what to expect, I found it hard to locate. Now that I've made the journey, here's the information I wish I'd had.
Out of Australia comes the story of a big fish out of its normal waters. Experts have their doubts, but there's one mighty frightened fisherman down under
This month, CNN Business Traveller hunts out the attractions on Sydney's greatest feature: its harbor. Admire the Sydney Opera House, take a ferry across the waters, fly up the coast by seaplane or tackle a hair-raising summit of the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Nicole Kidman testified Monday that she was "really, really scared," reduced to tears and fearing a car accident after paparazzi pursued her two years ago.
As more airlines upgrade their first class offerings with soft sheets, big beds and a lot more privacy, the jet set may just be tempted to fly commercial.
Fears of violent protests involving thousands of people over the Asia-Pacific economic summit fizzled on Saturday into a peaceful march through downtown Sydney.
Police tightened security Sunday as senior officials from Pacific Rim nations began meetings to prepare for a summit of regional leaders that will tackle trade and global warming.
It's not just a mood ring for your mocha. This coffee lid from Australia, which changes color with the temperature of your beverage, is also a hot seller.
The first known pirated copy of "The Simpsons Movie" to make it onto the Internet was tracked to a home raided by Australian police Friday, authorities said.
The Scene spent the day in Sydney with director Baz Luhrmann. Do you have a favorite hangout in Australia's premier city? What do you think of Baz's work? Send us your thoughts and ideas and we'll post your comments here.
Sunkissed, stylish and naturally beautiful, Sydney is the city equivalent of an A-list celebutante, its flashy good looks and party-centric vibe enticing all to come hither, drawn like paparazzi to a press launch.
It was the tragedy that stunned Australia a decade ago: 35 innocent men, women and children gunned down by a disturbed young man in the forbiddingly beautiful setting of Port Arthur, an isolated 19th century prison on the island of Tasmania.
A board game glorifying race riots that gripped Sydney's beaches nearly a year ago might be banned to prevent further violence, Australian authorities said on Tuesday.
A man and woman have been refused bail on murder charges, after two burning barrels containing human remains were found in bushland about 200 kilometers (125 miles) south of Sydney on the Australian east coast.
Australian police say some of the people arrested in a terror crackdown last week had been stopped and questioned near the country's only nuclear reactor in December last year.
Australian police expect to make more arrests as part of a counterterrorism swoop which saw 17 men held in custody Tuesday after raids in Sydney and Melbourne.
Australian police are drawing up an evacuation plan for Sydney's central business district in the event of a terrorist attack as part of new security powers following the London bombings, officials on Monday.
CNN.com asked its readers to share their views on the death of Pope John Paul II, who died Saturday. Here is a sampling from thousands of responses, some of which have been edited.
She sits in a German bank, staring at the secret documents she just ripped from a safety deposit box -- documents that unravel a critical chapter of her past, part of the story of who she is.
A United Airlines flight carrying 246 passengers to Los Angeles was forced to return to Sydney after a bomb threat police later described as a hoax was found written on an air sickness bag.
It almost seems redundant to say there's a new video game based on the TV show "Alias." The popular spy drama is already closer to a video game than almost anything else on television. The show's hyper-stylized fight scenes, cloak-and-dagger intrigue and zippy music score are common in many an action game.
Australian authorities have launched three separate inquiries into circumstances surrounding the death of an Aboriginal teenager and the subsequent rioting in a Sydney suburb.
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