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Australian PM urges unity after surviving leadership challenge
Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull narrowly survived a leadership challenge as discontent with his rule boiled over
Australia elections: Rudd concedes defeat to Abbott
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he will step down as Labor leader because voters punished the party for internal warfare.
Rudd sets September 7 poll date
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd called a September 7 general election on Sunday, barely six weeks after he toppled former leader Julia Gillard.
Australia PM Julia Gillard: It will be easier for the next woman
A teary-eyed Julia Gillard conceded to her Labour Party rival Kevin Rudd, and talked about what her term as prime minister might mean for other women.
Rudd resignation signals showdown with Gillard in Oz
The resignation of Australia’s Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has stoked speculation the country’s government could be plunged into a new crisis.
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 -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.