Professor Bryce Barker, others released
An Australian-based archaeologist and two Papua New Guinea nationals have been released from captivity after being taken hostage by an armed group in a remote part of Papua New Guinea … Read More
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US expat loses it over Australian beaches squeaky sand sound
A US woman living in Australia has been left baffled by an “insane” noise she heard while on a beach on the Gold Coast. Tate Duane, from California, who goes … Read More
Pair charged in alleged Australia kidnapping after body found
A couple has been charged after a man’s body was found at the same unit where a woman alleges she had been held kidnapped. A 44-year-old woman escaped a Wyong … Read More
Australian minister says Kanye West could be denied entry over anti-Semitic comments
SYDNEY – American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, may not be suitable for an Australian visa because of his history of anti-Semitic remarks, a government minister said on … Read More
Qantas plane lands safely in Australia after issuing mayday over ocean
A Qantas Airlines plane issued a mayday call for help during a flight from New Zealand to Australia Wednesday, but was able to safely land in Sydney following the terrifying … Read More
Ian Meldrum moons crowd at Elton John farewell show
Australian music critic Ian “Molly” Meldrum has shocked onlookers by dropping his pants during a surprise appearance onstage with Elton John at the singer’s farewell concert in Melbourne, Australia. Meldrum … Read More
Citing Taliban, Australia nixes Afghanistan cricket series
Afghanistan cricket officials blasted Australia’s decision on Thursday to cancel their men’s one-day international cricket series. Cricket Australia cited recent heavier restrictions on women’s rights in Afghanistan by the Taliban … Read More
Australian politician Dominic Perrottet admits he wore a Nazi uniform at his 21st birthday
Australian politician Dominic Perrottet shamefully admitted he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party in a shocking revelation Thursday. “When I was 21 at my 21st fancy dress … Read More
Massive 7.6 earthquake damages buildings in Indonesia, felt in Australia
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful deep-sea earthquake damaged village buildings in a lightly populated island chain in eastern Indonesia early Tuesday, and its substantial shaking was widely felt in northern … Read More
Teen loses $25,000 after falling for phone scam
A distraught teenager who claims to have been scammed out of $25,000 in a matter of seconds has issued a chilling warning. After scoring her first casual job at 14, … Read More
