Gillard 'most unpopular Australian leader in 40 years'

A year after she ousted previous Labour leader Kevin Rudd, only one in four Australians say they would vote for her.

Task team probes resource tax for SA

It was Kevin Rudd's downfall in Australia, now the ANC takes a hard look.

Australia blames US over WikiLeaks

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday said the US, not WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, was to blame for the leak of secret cables.

Australia gets first woman PM after shock party coup

Wales-born lawyer Julia Gillard became Australia's first woman prime minister on Thursday after the once-popular Kevin Rudd fell to a party coup.

Australian mining tax may boost Rudd's appeal

Australia's plan to hit mining projects with a new tax might have upset resource companies, but it could prove popular with voters.

Scientology faces allegations of torture in Australia

Australian prime minister considers inquiry into Scientology after senator tables allegations including forced abortions, assault and blackmail.

Rudd defends 'robust' language after F-word tirade

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Sunday said he would not apologise for using swearwords in front of his colleagues.

Prime ministers wager their ties on rugby grudge match

Prime ministers Kevin Rudd and John Key have made a friendly bet tied to the outcome of the Tri-Nations rugby Test between Australia and New Zealand.

Australia pledges millions to aborigines after abuse report

Australia announced a $155-million package for isolated Aboriginal communities on Friday, after a new report revealed shocking levels of child abuse.

Australian prime minister gives four-letter verdict on Gordon Ramsay

Kevin Rudd on Wednesday needed just two four-letter words, and the odd shorter word, to convey his view of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

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