World Mar 10 Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iranian women's soccer team Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday.
World Mar 10 5 members of Iranian women's soccer team granted asylum in Australia Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
World Jan 16 Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children younger than 16 The figures, reported to Australia's government by 10 social media platforms, were the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December over fears about the effects of harmful online environments on young people.
World Dec 16 Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State group Authorities have identified the suspects as a father, who was killed, and son, who is hospitalized.
World Dec 15 Australian leaders promise to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre Among the new measures proposed Monday would be a limit on the number of guns someone can own and a review of licenses held over time.
World Dec 14 Gunmen kill at least 16 people during a Jewish celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach Hundreds of people had gathered Sunday at the beach for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire. At least 38 others were injured in the attack.
World Sep 30 FBI director gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed.
Science Aug 15 Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species. It may have looked like a mash-up of 'a seal and a Pokémon' Amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard, who found the partial skull, says he will celebrate with a whale-themed party, marking the end of a six-year obsession.
World Aug 13 New Zealand lawmaker ejected from Parliament for calling opponents spineless over Gaza A New Zealand lawmaker was ejected from Parliament for a second day Wednesday after refusing to apologize for calling her opponents spineless.
World Aug 11 Prime minister says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, criticizes Israel's new offensive in Gaza Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state. This move aligns with recent signals from leaders in France, Britain and Canada.