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February 4, 2023, 5:23 PM
Teenage girl killed by shark while jet skiing in Australia
Police in Western Australia say a teenage girl was killed in a suspected shark attack in Perth after she jumped from her jet ski
February 4, 2023, 5:23 PM
February 2, 2023, 1:39 AM
Australia phasing out monarchy from bank notes; King Charles III won't appear on $5 bill but expected on coins
Australia phasing out monarchy from bank notes; King Charles III won't appear on $5 bill but expected on coins
February 2, 2023, 1:39 AM
February 1, 2023, 7:53 PM
Radioactive capsule found in Australia could have been deadly with prolonged exposure, expert says
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.
February 1, 2023, 7:53 PM
February 1, 2023, 7:47 PM
Potentially deadly radioactive capsule found in Australia
Radioactive coin-sized capsule could have been deadly with prolonged exposure, expert says.
February 1, 2023, 7:47 PM
February 1, 2023, 12:42 AM
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.
February 1, 2023, 12:42 AM
January 30, 2023, 7:08 AM
Australia mining company sorry for losing radioactive device
A mining corporation has apologized for losing a highly radioactive capsule over a 870-mile stretch of Western Australia
January 30, 2023, 7:08 AM
January 19, 2023, 10:08 AM
Australia 'deeply troubled' by Chinese espionage case
Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun faces espionage allegations in China.
January 19, 2023, 10:08 AM
January 16, 2023, 10:12 AM
Australian boy wakes from coma after helicopter collision
Four people died in the helicopter collision.
January 16, 2023, 10:12 AM
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Helicopters collide over Australian beach, 4 people dead
One helicopter appeared to have been taking off and the other landing.
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Australian vandals destroy 30,000-year-old rock art
Australian authorities say vandals have destroyed rock art believed to be some 30,000 years old
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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.
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Woman, 23, dies in Australia after falling from cruise ship
The body of a 23-year-old woman has been found in the ocean off Australia after she fell overboard from a cruise ship
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6 killed, including 2 officers, in Australian ambush, siege
Six people, including two police officers, were shot and killed after the officers responded to a call at a property in rural Australia and were ambushed
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Australian jailed in Myanmar applauded in Parliament
An Australian economist who spent almost two years imprisoned in Myanmar has received a hero’s welcome at Australia’s Parliament House
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UK minister says Australian submarines will assure neighbors
Britain's top envoy for the Indo-Pacific says Australia’s shift to nuclear-powered submarines will assure its South Pacific neighbors of the UK's commitment to regional security
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Australia reduces national terrorism threat to 'possible'
Australia spy agency says the country has downgraded its terrorism threat level.
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Australia ratifies free trade deals with India and Britain
Australia’s Parliament has passed bilateral free trade agreements with India and Britain, leaving those partner nations to bring the deals into force
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Australia to block former military pilots flying for China
Australia’s defense minister says he has told told the military to review secrecy safeguards in response to concerns that Beijing is recruiting pilots to train the Chinese People’s Liberation Army
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Australia plays down US B-52 bomber plan that angers China
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has played down the significance of a major upgrade of U.S. B-52 bomber facilities planned for northern Australia that has raised China’s ire
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Australia flags new corporate penalties for privacy breaches
Australia has proposed tougher penalties for companies that fail to protect customers’ personal data after two major cybersecurity breaches left millions vulnerable to criminals
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Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Australia has reversed a previous government’s recognition of west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
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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.
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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.
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1 year 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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Australia mourns 5 'angels' killed in bouncy castle accident
"There's no doubt this incident will leave its mark."
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
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Plague of mice ravaging parts of Australia
Parts of rural Australia are enduring what has so far been a months-long plague of mice.
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Sydney swathed in smoke and fog
Time-lapse footage shows smoke and fog smothering the city of Sydney, Australia.
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Huge flock of cockatoos seen in Australian suburb
An Australian suburb found itself overrun by a huge flock of native cockatoos.
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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.
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Stunning drone footage of Australia’s Wallaman Falls
Videographer captures drone footage of Australia's largest waterfall.
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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.
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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.
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Shark swims near Australian beach
Drone footage captured a shark swimming close to shore on New Year's Day.
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Lightning shoots across sky in Australia
A lightning bolt spread across the sky above New South Wales during widespread thunderstorms in the state.
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Sydney Opera House illuminated for Remembrance Day
The iconic Sydney Opera House is illuminated with poppies to mark the 102nd anniversary of Remembrance Day.
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Bridge underwater following rains in New South Wales
Several streets were underwater and a major flood warning was in place in New South Wales.
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Sea foam piles up on beach in New South Wales
After days of heavy rain, piles of sea foam formed on Huskisson Beach.
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2nd COVID lockdown in Australia elicits frustration, debate over inequality
Many Australians are frustrated over another COVID-19 lockdown.
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