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December 23, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Australia approves extradition of ex-US Marine for allegedly training Chinese pilots
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators
December 23, 2024 at 8:03 AM
December 16, 2024 at 3:50 AM
5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
Australia's prime minister says five Australians who have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons for heroin trafficking have returned to Australia under a deal struck between the two governments
December 16, 2024 at 3:50 AM
November 29, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Australia bans social media for kids under the age of 16
TikTok, Facebook and other platforms have a year to impose the age limit ban or could be liable for fines up to $33 million dollars for failing to keep kids under the age of 16 from having accounts.
November 29, 2024 at 4:21 PM
2 months ago
Woman stuck upside-down between 2 boulders trying to find phone freed hours later
A woman got herself into a predicament when she dropped her phone between two boulders and ended up getting stuck upside-down for seven hours while trying to retrieve it.
2 months ago
2 months ago
King Charles yelled at by lawmaker during visit to Australia
Charles is visiting Australia in his first trip to overseas realms since becoming king.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Man who allegedly poured scalding hot liquid on baby boy sparks international manhunt
A man who poured scalding hot liquid on a 9-month-old baby boy in Australia has sparked an international manhunt, police said.
3 months ago
6 months ago
Remains of 12-year-old girl found after being attacked and taken by crocodile
The remains of a missing 12-year-old girl in Australia have been found after she was attacked and taken by a crocodile while swimming in a creek.
6 months ago
8 months ago
Sydney religious leader's stabbing to be investigated as terror-related
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene after being restrained by members of the congregation, police said.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Severe weather threat for much of the country
Bridges were temporarily closed in Pittsburgh Friday night after 26 barges broke loose in the flooded Ohio River.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Sydney stabbing: 6 dead, suspect killed in attack at major shopping mall
The Sydney knifeman was identified as a 40-year-old male and his attack is not thought to be terror-related, police said.
8 months ago
8 months ago
6 dead, suspect killed in attack at Sydney shopping mall
The suspect, a 40-year-old male, was shot dead by a responding police officer.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Deadly attack at shopping mall in Sydney
At least six people have been killed and the suspect was shot dead by police following a stabbing spree at a mall near Bondi Beach in Australia.
8 months ago
10 months ago
Australian Senate passes industrial relations laws
ABC News' Alexis Christoforous reports on a new law in Australia that would make it more difficult for your boss to send you a text outside of office hours.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Australia holds historic Indigenous rights referendum
Australia is voting in a referendum to decide whether it will permanently recognize Indigenous Australians in the Constitution and set up a body to advise on policies.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Pentagon identifies 3 US Marines killed in Osprey crash
Air traffic control audio captured the urgent call for help after the Osprey aircraft went down on its way to a training exercise in Australia.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Fire engulfs multi-story building in Sydney
Firefighters warned the blaze was at risk of spreading to nearby buildings.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Woman survives 5 days in Australian bush with just wine and lollipops
A woman in Australia said she survived five days in the wilderness on the only things she had in her car: wine and lollipops.
2 years ago
2 years ago
What to know about Australia allowing MDMA for some treatment
Australia is the first nation to approve the legal use of MDMA and psilocybin, as medication for certain mental health conditions.
2 years ago
2 years ago
How found radioactive capsule in Australia posed potentially dangerous threat
The health effects of coming into contact with a radioactive capsule no bigger than a coin that was found in Western Australia could have been severe.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Potentially deadly radioactive capsule found in Australia
Radioactive coin-sized capsule could have been deadly with prolonged exposure, expert says.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Search continues for missing radioactive capsule in Australia
The health effects of coming into contact with a radioactive capsule could be severe, according to experts.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Lizards wrestle in Australia's Northern Territory
Two grappling sand goannas, a type of lizard, wrestled through an office in Australia's Northern Territory, tumbling out of the doorway and scurrying off.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Australian PM gets confronted by local
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is berated by a pensioner during a visit to the pub in front of reporters.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach disappears under big swell
Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach disappeared beneath the waves as a storm system moved through, just after floods battered other parts of Australia.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Owl interrupts press conference in Australia
An Australian sign language interpreter got an unexpected gift from an owl—but he removed his jacket and kept going like a pro.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Whole towns underwater as floods hit Australia
Whole towns are underwater after floodwaters swamped parts of Australia's east coast, forcing people to shelter on roofs and prompting around 1,000 rescues.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Australian Ash Barty wins 1st tennis major of year on home soil
The No. 1 women's player in the world beat 28-year-old American Danielle Collins in straight sets in the final at Melbourne Park.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Novak Djokovic fighting to be allowed to play in Australian Open
Lawyers say in court filings that the tennis star tested positive for COVID last month, giving him a vaccine exemption.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Australian state battered by heavy rains
Heavy rain and damaging winds are battering the area, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning residents to expect flash flooding and large hailstones.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Strong waves sweep pickup truck into dangerous surf as locals attempt to save it
Strong waves triggered by a cyclone swept a man’s pickup truck into the waters off an Australian beach as locals embarked on a futile attempt to remove the vehicle.
3 years ago
3 years ago
6th child dies after bouncy castle accident
A sixth child has died from his injuries following Thursday's bouncy castle tragedy at an Australian school.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Australia mourns 5 'angels' killed in bouncy castle accident
"There's no doubt this incident will leave its mark."
3 years ago
3 years ago
Missing girl found in Australia, man in custody: 'Our family is whole again'
Police said they received a tip about 4-year-old Cleo Smith that led to a home in Carnarvon, Australia.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Missing 4-year-old found alive in Australia
Australian police rescued Cleo Smith, who was missing for 18 days, from a suburban home in Western Australia and a suspect is in custody for her disappearance.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Australians overseas return home after strict lockdowns
Australia still requires strict quarantine measures for residents who have been affected by lockdowns since the start of the pandemic.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Melbourne cheers as lockdown lifted
Australia's second-largest city has endured 262 days, or nearly nine months, of restrictions during six separate lockdowns since March 2020.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Australia: From zero tolerance to 'living with COVID'
The delta variant has caused a shift in strategy in Australia, which has so far adopted a zero-tolerance policy to coronavirus cases.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Families in Australia still celebrate Father's Day despite COVID-19 restrictions
Families in Australia celebrated Father's Day across a barrier due to COVID-19 rules restricting travel between states in the country, which is grappling with a new wave of infections.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Plague of mice ravaging parts of Australia
Parts of rural Australia are enduring what has so far been a months-long plague of mice.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Sydney swathed in smoke and fog
Time-lapse footage shows smoke and fog smothering the city of Sydney, Australia.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Huge flock of cockatoos seen in suburb
An Australian suburb found itself overrun by a huge flock of native cockatoos.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Australian farmer saves home from fire then loses it to flood
The farmer managed to save his home from a bushfire but lost it shortly after to major flooding.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Stunning drone footage of Australia’s Wallaman Falls
Videographer captures drone footage of Australia's largest waterfall.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Tens of thousands rally across Australia to protest treatment of women
People marching demanded justice for women as the government reels from two rape allegations.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Australian tennis legend receives top public service honor despite homophobic remarks
For decades, Margaret Court was the pride of Australia and in her 17 years on the professional tennis circuit, she won a record 24 singles Grand Slam titles.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Shark swims near Australian beach
Drone footage captured a shark swimming close to shore on New Year's Day.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lightning shoots across sky in Australia
A lightning bolt spread across the sky above New South Wales during widespread thunderstorms in the state.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Sydney Opera House illuminated for Remembrance Day
The iconic Sydney Opera House is illuminated with poppies to mark the 102nd anniversary of Remembrance Day.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Bridge underwater following rains in New South Wales
Several streets were underwater and a major flood warning was in place in New South Wales.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Sea foam piles up on beach in New South Wales
After days of heavy rain, piles of sea foam formed on Huskisson Beach.
4 years ago