Pilot spared jail sentence in crash that killed UK tourist
A pilot responsible for a fatal plane crash on Middle Island in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has avoided a jail sentence. The crash, which occurred in January 2017, claimed the … Read More
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Police declare Melbourne synagogue fire ‘likely’ a terror act
Australian authorities have classified a fire at Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue as a probable terror attack, marking a significant escalation in concerns over antisemitism in the community. The early-morning blaze … Read More
Australian police seize $500m cocaine haul after boat malfunction
Australian authorities have made the largest cocaine bust in the nation’s history, seizing 2.3 tonnes of the drug from a stranded fishing boat off the coast of Queensland. The massive … Read More
Uncertainty looms as Australia’s foreign student bill falters
Australia’s contentious debate over limiting foreign student numbers is far from resolved despite the unexpected failure of a proposed bill, a top higher education body has warned. The legislation, designed … Read More
Australian radio host arrested amid allegations of sex abuse
Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies rugby coach Alan Jones has been arrested following an extensive investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. The 83-year-old was taken into custody early Monday morning … Read More
Sydney beaches reopen after ‘disgusting’ mystery balls identified
The mystery of sticky, dark blobs that washed ashore on Sydney’s iconic beaches last month has finally been solved, with researchers identifying the origins of the foul-smelling deposits that sparked … Read More
Over 40,000 stolen Bluey coins recovered by police
Australian police have recovered approximately 40,000 limited-edition coins featuring characters from the beloved children’s television show Bluey, following a theft that shocked collectors and fans alike. The coins, which had … Read More
Aboriginal activist arrested amid royal visit to Sydney Opera House
On the final day of their Australian tour, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were the subject of a protest at the Sydney Opera House that took a dramatic turn … Read More
Australian territory resumes jailing 10-Year-Olds amid youth crime crackdown
In Australia’s Northern Territory (NT), children as young as 10 can soon be jailed again after the government reversed its recent move to raise the age of criminal responsibility. The … Read More
Australia PM criticized for buying A$4.3m beach home
In the midst of a housing affordability crisis, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced widespread controversy after purchasing a multi-million-dollar cliff-top property on the New South Wales Central Coast. … Read More