AUSTRALIA – A Swiss woman was on Thursday killed while another one injured after a fatal shark attack in Australia according to local authorities. According to authorities, emergency services were called in the morning to Kylies Beach after reports of two people being bitten by a shark. The young woman, yet to be formally identified, […]
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New Zealand and Australia Protests Today
AUSTRALIA – Aussies on Saturday took to the streets to protest, holding anti-government demonstrations, calling out racism and standing in solidarity with Palestine. New South Wales Police arrested one man for “breach of the peace,” while another person flying a drone over the demonstrations received a warning. In Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, around 150 […]
Australia’s New South Wales Shark Attack Kills 1
AUSTRALIA – An Australian shark attack left one man dead in New South Wales on Saturday according to a police report. The man’s body was retrieved along with his surfboard from the water, after emergency services responded to calls at Long Reef Beach in the state capital of Sydney shortly after 10 am (0000GMT). The […]
Iranian Envoy Expelled From Australia, Citing Antisemitism
AUSTRALIA – Australia have expelled the Iranian envoy and suspended the operations of its embassy in Iran, claiming that Tehran had been directing antisemitic attacks within Australia. Announcing the decision, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday that the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) had gathered “credible intelligence” linking the Iranian government to attacks on the […]
Mikhail Petrakov Appointed Russia’s Ambassador to Australia
RUSSIA – Russia’s president on Thursday appointed Mikhail Petrakov as the new ambassador to Australia. Born in September 27, 1959, Petrakov has served as a diplomat since 1982. From 1982 to 1986, he worked at the Soviet office in New Delhi. From 1999-2001, he served as the head of Organization for Security and Co-operation in […]
Australia’s TPG Telecom Suffers Data Breach After a Cyber Attack
AUSTRALIA – On Tuesday, Australia’s TPG Telecom – the second-largest internet provider in the country – confirmed a data breach after a cyber attack. In a statement, TPG said preliminary investigations indicate the unauthorized access was gained through the stolen account credentials of one employee. “The list contained around 280,000 active iiNet email addresses and […]
Australian Rocket Launch Today Ended in Failure
AUSTRALIA – An Australian rocket launch today (Wednesday), ended in failure after the home-grown rocket crashed just seconds after lift off during its maiden flight. Gilmour Space Technologies made an attempt to launch its orbital rocket, Eris, from a spaceport located in the northern Queensland town of Bowen. This marked the first attempt of its […]
White Supremacist Group Terrorgram Collective Listed as Terrorist Organization in Australia
AUSTRALIA – The white supremacist group Terrorgram collective have been listed as a terrorist group in Australia. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said that such extremist hatred has no place in Australia. “This group fosters and promotes an ideology that would seek to make some Australians feel unwelcome in their home. It is this extremist […]
Australia’s New South Wales Floods Have Affected at Least 50,000 People
AUSTRALIA – The New South Wales floods have affected at least 50,000 people while leaving a trail of destruction of 10,000 properties. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) said on Saturday that it had started damage assessments after conditions eased. “Flood waters in some locations are starting to subside, however are also still rising in […]
Australia’s New South Wales Floods 2025 Breaks Record, Reaches 6.4 Meters
AUSTRALIA – The Australia‘s New South Wales floods 2025 have broken record by reaching a flood level of 6.4 meters, surpassing previous 1929 record. This is as a result of the overflow of the Manning River in Taree in Mid North Coast region. Hundreds of people were rescued in Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state […]
Anthony Albanese Promises Australia Military Aid to Ukraine
UKRAINE – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured the Ukrainian president that Australia military aid to Ukraine is on the way and will include Abrams tanks to help the Ukrainian army in pushing back the Russian military. In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome on Sunday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese […]
Outbreak of Melioidosis Tropical Disease in Australia Kills Over 30
AUSTRALIA – The outbreak of melioidosis, a tropical disease in Australia that has been linked to heavy rainfall and flooding have claimed at least 30 lives in 2025 in the northern parts of the country. According to the latest data from the health department in Queensland, there were four new cases reported in the past […]
Helicopter Accident in Australia’s Victoria State Leaves 3 with Severe Injuries
AUSTRALIA – A helicopter accident in Australia’s Victoria state on Friday has left 3 people onboard with serious injuries. The helicopter crashed into the ocean. This was reported by the local police. The chopper crashed into waters off the Bellarine Peninsula just after 10 a.m. local time. The three people on board were rescued and […]