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Australia

Australia lifts terrorism threat level from 'possible' to 'probable'

The Australian government on Monday elevated the nation’s terrorism threat alert level from “possible” to “probable,” citing concerns about increasing radicalization among young people and community tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.

05/08/2024

Green News

‘Impossible’: Why has this airline dropped its 2030 emissions target?

‘Silver bullets’ like SAF allow airlines to delay meaningful action, says one campaign group.

02/08/2024

Nature

How Olympic surfing caused environmental controversy in Tahiti

A wooden judging tower has stood on this surf break for two decades but organisers had plans to build something bigger.

31/07/2024

Culture news

Former James Bond actor George Lazenby retires from acting

The former model and actor took up the 007 mantle from Sean Connery in 1969 for 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service'. He only starred in one James Bond film - which is now regarded as one of the best in the series.

25/07/2024

Health news

Rising 'breast implant illness' cases sparks removal surgery demand

Researchers say the condition is not medically recognised but needs further investigation as the numbers having procedures to remove implants grows.

20/07/2024

Art

Tasmanian museum curator admits faking Picassos after gender row

A museum in Tasmania hit the headlines when it hung works by Picasso in a women’s toilet following a discrimination complaint – but they weren’t Picassos at all.

15/07/2024

Health news

Study finds air pollution reduces IVF success

Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found.

08/07/2024

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WATCH: First moments of freedom for Julian Asange

Video shows Wikileaks founder leaving court in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and landing in Canberra, Australia, where he is greeted by his wife, Stella.

26/06/2024

Australia

Assange free after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets

The WikiLeaks founder returned to his homeland of Australia aboard a charter plane on Wednesday after striking a deal with the US government guaranteeing his freedom.

26/06/2024

Art

Tasmanian museum hangs Picassos in women's toilet

A museum in Tasmania found an innovative workaround when it was told it couldn’t restrict access to its women-only ‘Ladies Lounge’ – hanging artwork in a female toilet cubicle.

24/06/2024

No Comment

Search for survivors continues after deadly Papua New Guinea landslide

A Papua New Guinea government official told the UN more than 2,000 people were believed to have been buried alive by Friday's landslide.

28/05/2024

World News

Papua New Guinea landslide death toll leaps to 670

The International Organization for Migration on Sunday increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.

26/05/2024

World News

Sixth fatality reported in New Caledonia violence

French security forces reported another death in armed clashes in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Saturday, the sixth fatality in nearly a week of violent unrest.

18/05/2024

World News

France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting violence in New Caledonia

An outbreak of rioting in the Pacific territory has been met with a 1,000-strong reinforcement for local security services.

17/05/2024

Business

Australian airline Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Australia's biggest airline Qantas agrees million-dollar settlement after being accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had already cancelled.

06/05/2024

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Pro-Palestinian protesters camp out at Australian universities

Hundreds of protesters expressed solidarity with Palestine mimicking protests across US university campuses.

03/05/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Hundreds of whales beached on Australian coast

Up to 160 long-finned pilot whales beached on the western Australian coast Thursday and at least 26 died before wildlife authorities could begin a rescue attempt, officials said.

25/04/2024

Australia

Frenchman gains Australian residency for heroism in Sydney attack

The 31-year-old stood in the way of knife-wielding Joel Cauchi on Saturday during the deadly rampage that left six victims dead and a dozen wounded.

18/04/2024

Australia

Knife attack in Sydney church treated as 'act of terrorism'

Authorities in Sydney have arrested a 16-year-old following a knife attack that injured a bishop and a priest during a church service, declaring the incident an act of terrorism with a suspected religious motive.

16/04/2024

Australia

Multiple worshippers and bishop stabbed at mass in Sydney

A bishop and worshippers at a church in Australia were attacked during mass by a man wielding a knife.

15/04/2024

Australia

Sydney shopping centre attack: PM praises 'heroism' of responders

Nine people were stabbed by an attacker at the Westfield Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon.

13/04/2024

Health news

Could this cannabis extract become a future treatment for skin cancer?

There were positive results in the laboratory but the researchers have not yet started animal trials, and it could take years before it’s approved for human trials.

03/04/2024

Business

€2.8 bn UK deal gets Australia closer to fleet of nuclear-powered subs

The UK's defence minister said the deal was expensive but necessary.

22/03/2024

Health news

New Zealand announces ban on disposable e-cigarettes

The move would aim to prevent minors from starting to smoke disposable vapes.

20/03/2024

Health news

Meet 'Viv,' an AI companion that could help comfort dementia patients

Its developers say the technology is not here to replace humans but rather to support care staff.

14/03/2024

Travel News

People 'bounced off the roof' of a plane that dropped during flight

This incident acts as a stark reminder of why you should wear a seatbelt when flying.

12/03/2024