A dramatic operation to save the lives of more than 100 pilot whales ended in partial success on Thursday after wildlife officials managed to return most of the stranded animals to sea.

More than 160 pilot whales became stranded off the coast of Western Australia on Thursday, local authorities said. Western Australia's parks and wildlife authority DBCA said the whales became stranded in shallow waters near the small town of Dunsborough,

Authorities in Australia say dozens of pilot whales have beached on the country’s western coast and wildlife authorities are trying to save them

Hundreds of thousands of peole have gathered under a full moon across Australia and New Zealand for dawn services to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day.

Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Thursday at Anzac Day services to commemorate those who fought and died in major conflicts in the nations' history.

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The March-quarter figure makes a cut less likely. Still, the Reserve Bank will probably give more weight to how quickly it can get to its target range

Some economists say inflation will soon resume its slowdown after flaring recently, letting the Fed cut rates. Others say it will stay high longer.

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian consumer price inflation slowed less than expected in the first quarter as service cost pressures stayed stubbornly high, a disappointing result for policymakers that led markets to abandon hopes for any rate cuts this year.