An additional $13.6 million is being spent on Australia’s largest ‘batteries on wheels’ rollout, with BYD spearheading the expansion.

SYDNEY, June 9 (Reuters) - A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell back in June as rising borrowing costs and higher petrol prices squeezed family finances, a survey showed on Tuesday, while expectations for the housing market also cooled.

The Australian government announced a recent contraband haul that would make even the most hardened agent’s skin crawl.

South Australia’s koala population has grown so large that it may be heading toward a self-made disaster, with forests struggling to support the animals. Researchers say targeted fertility control could prevent widespread starvation and habitat collapse before it’s too late.

SYDNEY, June 9 (Reuters) - Australian business conditions steadied in May as sales strengthened a little, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence stayed gloomy as cost pressures squeezed profit margins.

Australia has won the rugby sevens world series after saving its best for last and beating season-long front-runner New Zealand 26-19 in the Bordeaux women’s final

Australia has imposed sanctions on three people accused of financing terrorism. The individuals are senior leaders and financial facilitators of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in an emailed statement.

Coal is dying in the U.S. and Australia, but renewable generation of electricity in Australia is far ahead of the U.S.