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Nov 17, 2024, 7:18 AM

Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow
The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive military

Nov 17, 2024, 7:18 AM

Nov 14, 2024, 2:12 AM

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content

Nov 14, 2024, 2:12 AM

Nov 11, 2024, 5:06 AM

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach
An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert

Nov 11, 2024, 5:06 AM

Nov 8, 2024, 12:45 AM

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media

Nov 8, 2024, 12:45 AM

Nov 6, 2024, 1:30 AM

Australian High Court overturns law that forced scores of migrants to wear tracking bracelets
Australia’s highest court has ruled that migrants can’t be forced by law to wear electronic tracking bracelets or to comply with curfews

Nov 6, 2024, 1:30 AM

Oct 22, 2024, 7:30 AM

Woman stuck upside-down between 2 boulders trying to retrieve her phone freed after 7 hours
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.

Oct 22, 2024, 7:30 AM

Oct 21, 2024, 12:30 PM

'You are not our king': Lawmaker yells at King Charles during visit to Australia
Charles is visiting Australia in his first trip to overseas realms since becoming king.

Oct 21, 2024, 12:30 PM

Sep 10, 2024, 4:39 AM

Man who allegedly poured scalding hot liquid on baby boy sparks international manhunt for his arrest
A man who poured scalding hot liquid on a 9-month-old baby boy in Australia has sparked an international manhunt, police said.

Sep 10, 2024, 4:39 AM

Jul 3, 2024, 2:42 AM

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.

Jul 3, 2024, 2:42 AM

Apr 16, 2024, 2:51 AM

Attack on religious leader in Sydney to be investigated as terror-related, police say
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene after being restrained by members of the congregation, police said.

Apr 16, 2024, 2:51 AM

Apr 13, 2024, 1:00 PM

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.

Apr 13, 2024, 1:00 PM

Oct 5, 2023, 7:10 AM

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.

Oct 5, 2023, 7:10 AM

Mar 4, 2023, 9:02 AM

Australia will allow prescription MDMA and magic mushrooms for some people with mental illness
Australia is the first nation to approve the legal use of MDMA and psilocybin, as medication for certain mental health conditions.

Mar 4, 2023, 9:02 AM

Feb 1, 2023, 9:29 AM

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.

Feb 1, 2023, 9:29 AM

Dec 19, 2021, 5:28 AM

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.

Dec 19, 2021, 5:28 AM

Dec 17, 2021, 10:01 AM

Australia mourns 5 'angels' killed in bouncy castle accident
"There's no doubt this incident will leave its mark."

Dec 17, 2021, 10:01 AM

Nov 3, 2021, 6:30 PM

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.

Nov 3, 2021, 6:30 PM

Jan 26, 2021, 7:23 AM

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.

Jan 26, 2021, 7:23 AM

Jul 17, 2020, 11:56 AM

2nd COVID lockdown in Australia elicits frustration, debate over inequality
Many Australians are frustrated over another COVID-19 lockdown.

Jul 17, 2020, 11:56 AM

Apr 20, 2020, 1:10 PM

Australia to make Google, Facebook pay for news it uses
Australia would be the first country to force tech giants to pay for its news.

Apr 20, 2020, 1:10 PM

Feb 13, 2020, 10:52 AM

Teacher in Australia was tied to a chair before being hit and killed by a truck, police say
Authorities in Australia are asking for the public's help in investigating the death of a teacher they believe was tied to a chair before being hit and killed by a truck.

Feb 13, 2020, 10:52 AM

Dec 26, 2019, 12:51 AM

Quick-thinking police sergeant saves choking toddler on Christmas Eve
A quick-thinking police sergeant rushed to the aid of a choking toddler in a dramatic Christmas Eve rescue that was captured on surveillance video.

Dec 26, 2019, 12:51 AM

Jan 24, 2019, 12:17 PM

90 horses found dead in Australian Outback during massive heat wave
Animals are dying as Australia faces a record-breaking heat wave.

Jan 24, 2019, 12:17 PM

Nov 12, 2018, 12:56 PM

Thousands raised for homeless man who intervened in Melbourne terror attack
A crowdfunding page raised thousands for a bystander who rushed to intervene.

Nov 12, 2018, 12:56 PM

Nov 9, 2018, 9:44 AM

Police kill 'terrorism' suspect after stabbing spree in Melbourne
Australian authorities said they are treating the attack as a "terrorism incident."

Nov 9, 2018, 9:44 AM

Oct 25, 2018, 4:07 AM

Sydney's famed Bondi Beach welcomes summer with a mile of art
Sydney's famed Bondi Beach welcomes summer.

Oct 25, 2018, 4:07 AM

Sep 19, 2018, 1:51 PM

Young boy arrested for putting needles in fruit in Australia as police seek other suspects
The boy confessed to putting the sewing needles in as a prank, police said.

Sep 19, 2018, 1:51 PM

Aug 10, 2018, 8:00 AM

Australian teacher finds massive prehistoric shark teeth twice the size of a Great White's
A set of massive shark teeth were found in Australia by a citizen scientist and teacher.

Aug 10, 2018, 8:00 AM

May 11, 2018, 10:16 AM

7 dead including 4 children in Australia's worst mass shooting in 22 years
Seven people, including four children, were found dead with gunshot wounds at a home in southwest Australia, near the popular tourist town of Margaret River, police said.

May 11, 2018, 10:16 AM

May 12, 2018, 10:26 AM

Australia mass shooting leaves relatives of slain family 'stunned'
Relatives of the seven family members found dead from gunshot wounds at a property in southwest Australia say they are "devastated" and "stunned" by what happened.

May 12, 2018, 10:26 AM

Mar 22, 2018, 5:05 AM

2 American tourists killed in helicopter crash in Australia
Australian authorities are investigating the "traumatic" incident.

Mar 22, 2018, 5:05 AM

Dec 22, 2017, 12:45 AM

Suspect in Australian car ramming 'spoke about voices': Authorities
The driver was arrested at the scene.

Dec 22, 2017, 12:45 AM

Dec 20, 2017, 5:36 AM

Vandals destroy 115-million-year-old dinosaur footprint at Australian national park
Authorities have not been able to find the person responsible for the damage.

Dec 20, 2017, 5:36 AM

Aug 7, 2017, 6:14 AM

Downed Osprey found off Australian coast
The submerged plane was located by a ship surveying the area.

Aug 7, 2017, 6:14 AM

Aug 4, 2017, 2:14 PM

Foiled terror plots to bomb plane, release toxic gas 'most sophisticated' ever in Australia: official
Two men charged in connection with a foiled plot to bring down an airplane were also accused by Australian police of trying to build a device to release poisonous gas.

Aug 4, 2017, 2:14 PM

Mar 30, 2017, 4:03 PM

Floodwaters flow through submerged car in Australia
Horsepower vs. water power was tested in flooding from Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

Mar 30, 2017, 4:03 PM

Mar 30, 2017, 4:08 AM

Australian cyclone leaves shark stranded upstream
A shark seen washed up on the road reminds Australians to stay out of floodwaters.

Mar 30, 2017, 4:08 AM

Feb 20, 2017, 9:19 PM

5 killed, including 4 Americans, in Australian charter plane crash
A charter plane crashed shortly after takeoff.

Feb 20, 2017, 9:19 PM

Jan 20, 2017, 12:35 AM

3 Dead, 20 Injured After Car Drives Through Pedestrians in Australia: Police
Police say they have a suspect in custody.

Jan 20, 2017, 12:35 AM

Dec 23, 2016, 11:41 AM

4 Suspects Charged Over Alleged Christmas Day Terror Plot in Australia
Suspects allegedly plotted an attack in Melbourne, Australia.

Dec 23, 2016, 11:41 AM

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Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content Nov 14, 2024, 2:12 AM

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert Nov 11, 2024, 5:06 AM

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media Nov 8, 2024, 12:45 AM

Australian High Court overturns law that forced scores of migrants to wear tracking bracelets Australia’s highest court has ruled that migrants can’t be forced by law to wear electronic tracking bracelets or to comply with curfews Nov 6, 2024, 1:30 AM

Woman stuck upside-down between 2 boulders trying to retrieve her phone freed after 7 hours 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. Oct 22, 2024, 7:30 AM

'You are not our king': Lawmaker yells at King Charles during visit to Australia Charles is visiting Australia in his first trip to overseas realms since becoming king. Oct 21, 2024, 12:30 PM

Man who allegedly poured scalding hot liquid on baby boy sparks international manhunt for his arrest A man who poured scalding hot liquid on a 9-month-old baby boy in Australia has sparked an international manhunt, police said. Sep 10, 2024, 4:39 AM

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. Jul 3, 2024, 2:42 AM

Attack on religious leader in Sydney to be investigated as terror-related, police say A 16-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene after being restrained by members of the congregation, police said. Apr 16, 2024, 2:51 AM

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. Apr 13, 2024, 1:00 PM

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. Oct 5, 2023, 7:10 AM

Australia will allow prescription MDMA and magic mushrooms for some people with mental illness Australia is the first nation to approve the legal use of MDMA and psilocybin, as medication for certain mental health conditions. Mar 4, 2023, 9:02 AM

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. Feb 1, 2023, 9:29 AM

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. Dec 19, 2021, 5:28 AM

Australia mourns 5 'angels' killed in bouncy castle accident "There's no doubt this incident will leave its mark." Dec 17, 2021, 10:01 AM

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. Nov 3, 2021, 6:30 PM

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. Jan 26, 2021, 7:23 AM

2nd COVID lockdown in Australia elicits frustration, debate over inequality Many Australians are frustrated over another COVID-19 lockdown. Jul 17, 2020, 11:56 AM

Australia to make Google, Facebook pay for news it uses Australia would be the first country to force tech giants to pay for its news. Apr 20, 2020, 1:10 PM

Teacher in Australia was tied to a chair before being hit and killed by a truck, police say Authorities in Australia are asking for the public's help in investigating the death of a teacher they believe was tied to a chair before being hit and killed by a truck. Feb 13, 2020, 10:52 AM

Quick-thinking police sergeant saves choking toddler on Christmas Eve A quick-thinking police sergeant rushed to the aid of a choking toddler in a dramatic Christmas Eve rescue that was captured on surveillance video. Dec 26, 2019, 12:51 AM

90 horses found dead in Australian Outback during massive heat wave Animals are dying as Australia faces a record-breaking heat wave. Jan 24, 2019, 12:17 PM

Thousands raised for homeless man who intervened in Melbourne terror attack A crowdfunding page raised thousands for a bystander who rushed to intervene. Nov 12, 2018, 12:56 PM

Police kill 'terrorism' suspect after stabbing spree in Melbourne Australian authorities said they are treating the attack as a "terrorism incident." Nov 9, 2018, 9:44 AM

Sydney's famed Bondi Beach welcomes summer with a mile of art Sydney's famed Bondi Beach welcomes summer. Oct 25, 2018, 4:07 AM

Young boy arrested for putting needles in fruit in Australia as police seek other suspects The boy confessed to putting the sewing needles in as a prank, police said. Sep 19, 2018, 1:51 PM

Australian teacher finds massive prehistoric shark teeth twice the size of a Great White's A set of massive shark teeth were found in Australia by a citizen scientist and teacher. Aug 10, 2018, 8:00 AM

7 dead including 4 children in Australia's worst mass shooting in 22 years Seven people, including four children, were found dead with gunshot wounds at a home in southwest Australia, near the popular tourist town of Margaret River, police said. May 11, 2018, 10:16 AM

Australia mass shooting leaves relatives of slain family 'stunned' Relatives of the seven family members found dead from gunshot wounds at a property in southwest Australia say they are "devastated" and "stunned" by what happened. May 12, 2018, 10:26 AM

2 American tourists killed in helicopter crash in Australia Australian authorities are investigating the "traumatic" incident. Mar 22, 2018, 5:05 AM

Suspect in Australian car ramming 'spoke about voices': Authorities The driver was arrested at the scene. Dec 22, 2017, 12:45 AM

Vandals destroy 115-million-year-old dinosaur footprint at Australian national park Authorities have not been able to find the person responsible for the damage. Dec 20, 2017, 5:36 AM

Downed Osprey found off Australian coast The submerged plane was located by a ship surveying the area. Aug 7, 2017, 6:14 AM

Foiled terror plots to bomb plane, release toxic gas 'most sophisticated' ever in Australia: official Two men charged in connection with a foiled plot to bring down an airplane were also accused by Australian police of trying to build a device to release poisonous gas. Aug 4, 2017, 2:14 PM

Floodwaters flow through submerged car in Australia Horsepower vs. water power was tested in flooding from Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Mar 30, 2017, 4:03 PM

Australian cyclone leaves shark stranded upstream A shark seen washed up on the road reminds Australians to stay out of floodwaters. Mar 30, 2017, 4:08 AM

5 killed, including 4 Americans, in Australian charter plane crash A charter plane crashed shortly after takeoff. Feb 20, 2017, 9:19 PM

3 Dead, 20 Injured After Car Drives Through Pedestrians in Australia: Police Police say they have a suspect in custody. Jan 20, 2017, 12:35 AM

4 Suspects Charged Over Alleged Christmas Day Terror Plot in Australia Suspects allegedly plotted an attack in Melbourne, Australia. Dec 23, 2016, 11:41 AM

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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.

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A sixth child has died from his injuries following Thursday's bouncy castle tragedy at an Australian school.

Dec 19, 2021, 5:28 AM

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.

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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.

Jan 26, 2021, 7:23 AM

2nd COVID lockdown in Australia elicits frustration, debate over inequality
Many Australians are frustrated over another COVID-19 lockdown.

Jul 17, 2020, 11:56 AM

Australia to make Google, Facebook pay for news it uses
Australia would be the first country to force tech giants to pay for its news.

Apr 20, 2020, 1:10 PM

Teacher in Australia was tied to a chair before being hit and killed by a truck, police say
Authorities in Australia are asking for the public's help in investigating the death of a teacher they believe was tied to a chair before being hit and killed by a truck.

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Quick-thinking police sergeant saves choking toddler on Christmas Eve
A quick-thinking police sergeant rushed to the aid of a choking toddler in a dramatic Christmas Eve rescue that was captured on surveillance video.

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90 horses found dead in Australian Outback during massive heat wave
Animals are dying as Australia faces a record-breaking heat wave.

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Thousands raised for homeless man who intervened in Melbourne terror attack
A crowdfunding page raised thousands for a bystander who rushed to intervene.

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Police kill 'terrorism' suspect after stabbing spree in Melbourne
Australian authorities said they are treating the attack as a "terrorism incident."

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Oct 25, 2018, 4:07 AM

Young boy arrested for putting needles in fruit in Australia as police seek other suspects
The boy confessed to putting the sewing needles in as a prank, police said.

Sep 19, 2018, 1:51 PM

Australian teacher finds massive prehistoric shark teeth twice the size of a Great White's
A set of massive shark teeth were found in Australia by a citizen scientist and teacher.

Aug 10, 2018, 8:00 AM

7 dead including 4 children in Australia's worst mass shooting in 22 years
Seven people, including four children, were found dead with gunshot wounds at a home in southwest Australia, near the popular tourist town of Margaret River, police said.

May 11, 2018, 10:16 AM

Australia mass shooting leaves relatives of slain family 'stunned'
Relatives of the seven family members found dead from gunshot wounds at a property in southwest Australia say they are "devastated" and "stunned" by what happened.

May 12, 2018, 10:26 AM

2 American tourists killed in helicopter crash in Australia
Australian authorities are investigating the "traumatic" incident.

Mar 22, 2018, 5:05 AM

Suspect in Australian car ramming 'spoke about voices': Authorities
The driver was arrested at the scene.

Dec 22, 2017, 12:45 AM

Vandals destroy 115-million-year-old dinosaur footprint at Australian national park
Authorities have not been able to find the person responsible for the damage.

Dec 20, 2017, 5:36 AM

Downed Osprey found off Australian coast
The submerged plane was located by a ship surveying the area.

Aug 7, 2017, 6:14 AM

Foiled terror plots to bomb plane, release toxic gas 'most sophisticated' ever in Australia: official
Two men charged in connection with a foiled plot to bring down an airplane were also accused by Australian police of trying to build a device to release poisonous gas.

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Floodwaters flow through submerged car in Australia
Horsepower vs. water power was tested in flooding from Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

Mar 30, 2017, 4:03 PM

Australian cyclone leaves shark stranded upstream
A shark seen washed up on the road reminds Australians to stay out of floodwaters.

Mar 30, 2017, 4:08 AM

5 killed, including 4 Americans, in Australian charter plane crash
A charter plane crashed shortly after takeoff.

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Police say they have a suspect in custody.

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4 Suspects Charged Over Alleged Christmas Day Terror Plot in Australia
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