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August 1, 2018

Stray dog runs half-marathon, gets a medal

A stray dog who decided to join in on a half-marathon in Australia not only finished the race, but also earned a medal in the event.

July 23, 2018

American tourist plunges to death after falling from Sydney cliff while taking a selfie

A 19-year-old American tourist visiting Australia plunged to his death after he fell from a cliff while taking a selfie, police said.

July 2, 2018

Australian bishop convicted of covering up child sex abuse is sentenced

The most senior Roman Catholic cleric in the world to be convicted of covering up child sex abuse has been sentenced in an Australian court to 12 months in detention.

July 2, 2018

Australia store owner pelts ax-wielding robber with tuna cans and Pringles

A store owner in Australia recently proved an ax-wielding robber was no match for tuna fish and Pringles.

July 1, 2018

Shark drags woman into crocodile-infested waters in Australia

A “once-in-a-lifetime” trip in May for a woman in Australia quickly turned into a harrowing experience when she suffered a bite while feeding a shark, which then dragged her into the water.

June 18, 2018

Three drivers escape death as truck jumps highway median and lands on their cars

Drug use is suspected.

June 17, 2018

Video shows jockey and horse falling, going on to win race

Amazed steeplechase racing fans in New Zealand watched a jockey and his horse win a race on Saturday after surviving a terrifying fall.

June 17, 2018

Nazi flag photo from Afghanistan angers Australia's prime minister

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has issued a statement condemning soldiers who flew a Nazi swastika flag above a military vehicle while on duty in Afghanistan in 2007, Voice of America reported Saturday.

June 17, 2018

Comic Eurydice Dixon mourned in Australia at park where rape, murder occurred

Mourners paid respects Saturday to Eurydice Dixon, the late female comedian who was raped and murdered early Wednesday on a soccer field as she walked home from a performance.

June 16, 2018

Comedian murdered while walking home after gig had tragic family life

Eurydice Dixon, the Australian comedian killed while walking home from a gig on Tuesday night, had a tragic past before her gruesome murder.