Bill Quinn weeps as he casts a wreath into the sea for those who died in WWII battle

It was a vastly different scene last time Bill Quinn was on an Australian Navy ship outside Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands. The then 19-year-old - a stoker on HMAS Australia in the Battle of Savo Island during World War II - saw something horrific - a scene that has stuck with him since that day.

Search called off for 3 U.S. Marines who crashed off Australia

This image from the U.S. Marine Corps shows three MV-22B Osprey aircraft flying in formation above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sydney, Australia, on June 29, 2017. This image from the U.S. Marine Corps shows three MV-22B Osprey aircraft flying in formation above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sydney, Australia, on June 29, 2017.

Chinese spy ship spotted off the coast of Australia

McCarthy's impression was 'over the line' and I quit because there are 'too many cooks' in the White House, says Spicer as Trump praises him as a 'wonderful person who took tremendous abuse' Eighteen-year-old cheerleader is charged with 'killing her newborn baby and burying it in her backyard' after cops found the child's body following tip from her doctor Leaks claim the Russian ambassador told the Kremlin he discussed policy with Jeff Sessions during the presidential race - but the Attorney General stands by his denial Teens who taunted a disabled man as he drowned and filmed his death were under no legal obligation to help him, experts say Chester Bennington's wife holds hands with her six-year-old daughter after the Linkin Park frontman committed suicide at home following battle with depression EXCLUSIVE: Mel B's ex-nanny stole $300,000 from her and is thretening to release sex tapes ... (more)

Australia disappointed by U.S. failure to take in refugees as promised

Australia's Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton speaks to reporters in Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. CREDIT: AP Photo/Rod McGuirk Now that the U.S. government has reached its annual refugee resettlement cap as set by the Trump administration, hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers from Australia won't be able to enter the United States as promised during former President Barack Obama's administration.

Australian PM mocks Trump over ‘Russian guy’ at media party

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull deliver brief remarks to reporters in New York, U.S. May 4, 2017. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reacts as he sits in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, June 15, 2017.

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis in Sydney, Australia for Ministerial

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis arrived in Sydney, Australia today to attend the 27th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultation alongside Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. During the visit, Secretary Mattis is scheduled to meet with Australian Minister of Defense Marise Payne to discuss our shared commitment to global peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.

Nicole Kidman covers up at Veuve Clicquot’s Polo Classic

Bill Maher finally apologizes for saying 'house n*****' on his HBO show and claims he got caught up in the 'banter of a live moment' - while network says his comments were 'inexcusable and tasteless' Kathy Griffin says she feels betrayed by Anderson Cooper after she was axed from CNN over Trump severed head scandal - while top Hollywood PR exec says she should have 'shut the f*** up' and not responded Kathy Griffin loses remainder of her tour gigs in wake of Donald Trump severed head scandal after dramatic press conference Nikki Haley claims Trump DOES believe in climate change: UN Ambassador says president thinks humans have a role in global warming How the cookie crumbles: The simple recipe for Subway's sweet biscuit so you can bake the melt-in-your-mouth snack at home - using just THREE ingredients 50-pound pit bull mauls 90-year-old woman to death just hours after her daughter paid ... (more)

We can handle both US, China roles: Labor

Federal Labor has poured cold water on a US view that Australia will play a greater military role to counter an increasingly belligerent China in the Indo-Pacific region. US senator John McCain, ahead of a visit to Sydney and Canberra next week, says Australia and the US will achieve "peace through strength" in the Trump administration's new strategy in Asia.

The Latest: Trump and Jordan’s King Abdullah set phone call

The conversation will take place amid a report by The Washington Post that Trump revealed highly classified information to senior Russian officials at a meeting last week, putting a source of intelligence about the Islamic State extremist group at risk. Jordan is a key ally in the U.S.-led international military coalition against Islamic State, which controls territory in neighboring Syria and Iraq.

Behind all the sound and fury, Trump’s ‘Russia thing’ that will not go away

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Sanders defends Trump’s praise of Australian healthcare system

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said on Saturday that President Donald Trump was right to call Australia's universal healthcare system better than the U.S. system. Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist who ran for the Democratic presidential nomination last year, also said the Senate should use the Australian system as a model while crafting an alternative to Republican healthcare legislation that Trump endorses.

Drone flyer spots huge shark beneath surfers in Kiama, NSW

Furious Trump blasts the 'egregious overreach' of San Francisco judge who blocked his sanctuary city crackdown and says officials who shield illegal immigrants cause the DEATHS of Americans 'Do you always lie in English': Iowa Congressman Steve King mocks Latina with 'offensive' tweet questioning her language skills after his staff blew off a constituency meeting Terrifying moment a drone captures a monster shark lurking under a group of surfers - as the pilot frantically tries to warn them of the danger beneath This is the terrifying moment a massive shark circled beneath a group of surfers who were unaware the predator was lurking just metres away.

Peaceful outcome for Korean peninsula still possible, says Pence

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence waves to the audience after delivering remarks to the CEOs of Australian-based companies in Sydney, Australia, on April 22, 2017. Photo - Reuters U.S. Vice President Mike Pence waves to the audience after delivering remarks to the CEOs of Australian-based companies in Sydney, Australia, on April 22, 2017.

Tim Minchin reveals ‘impotent fury’ over film cancellation

The animated musical film Tim Minchin has been working on for the past four years has been "shut down" by executives, according to a statement on his website. Minchin, who was born in the UK but raised in Perth, was directing the piece for Dreamworks set in the Australian outback.

Former prime minister John Howard on what won Donald Trump the US Presidency

These factors were not, for example, rust-belt unemployment, stagnating wages, inequality, fake news, xenophobia, or sexism against Mr Trump's opponent, Hillary Clinton, none of which rated a mention. "There were two things that were critical to Trump's success that I personally identify with very strongly," Mr Howard told a corporate audience at a Committee for Economic Development of Australia lunch in Sydney on Friday.

Australians doubt Trump’s commitment to its traditional ally

Some Australians foresee trouble in their country's traditionally strong alliance with the United States because of what they see as "unpresidential" behavior from President Donald Trump, while others think outspoken businessman-turned-Australian-leader Malcolm Turnbull is a good match for him. Australians have long had an affinity with the United States and absorb American popular culture like blotting paper.

Wake Up, Wimmera | Thursday, February 23, 2017

PIC OF THE DAY: Use the hashtag #wakeupWimmera on Instagram or email cass.dalgleish@fairfaxmedia.com.au to have your pic included! Photo: @reelfishmedia, via Instagram - Blue hour #reflections #taylorslake #horshamvic #wakeupwimmera A Northern Grampians family had been to hell and back before they faced another tragic blow when a father of two died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday. More here .