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April 10, 2018

Australia vows investigation after 2,400 sheep die aboard 'death ship'

The deaths of 2,400 sheep on a live export ship has led to the Australian government on Monday to vow to investigate the conditions aboard the boat after video showed horrid conditions.

April 2, 2018

Smartwatch data proves Australian woman killed mother-in-law, prosecutors say

A South Australian woman charged with murdering her mother-in-law has sobbed through a court appearance in Adelaide where prosecutors outlined how recovered smartwatch data will be used as key evidence against her.

March 23, 2018

Shocking video surfaces of Valerie Thompson's 343 mph motorcycle crash

Valerie Thompson was going for the motorcycle land speed record of 376 mph when it all went wrong.

March 22, 2018

2 US tourists killed, 2 others injured after helicopter crash at Great Barrier Reef

Two American tourists died and two others sustained minor injuries when a helicopter crashed on Australia's Great Barrier Reef on Wednesday, officials said.

March 19, 2018

Australian officials deny claims MH370 can be seen from the air, was riddled with bullet holes

Australian officials on Sunday shut down rumors that missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was found in the Indian Ocean riddled with "bullet holes."

March 6, 2018

Rugby player who swallowed garden slug as dare fights Australia government over health bills

In 2010 at a friend’s party, strapping 19-year-old rugby player Sam Ballard swallowed a garden slug as a dare -- and his life took a devastating turn.

March 6, 2018

USS Lexington discovered by billionaire Paul Allen's crew 76 years after WWII sinking

Billionaire Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and Seattle Seahawks owner, has made another nautical find: the USS Lexington, which was lost at the Battle of Coral Sea 76 years ago.

March 1, 2018

Teen tried to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during 1981 trip to New Zealand, new docs say

A troubled teenager who wanted to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her 1981 visit to New Zealand fired a shot near her motorcade, newly released documents show.

February 28, 2018

Female 'Bucket list' killer sentenced for stabbing death of autistic teen

A British woman who had committing murder on her "bucket list" and had an "obsession" with serial killers was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for the brutal killing of an autistic teenager in Australia.

February 18, 2018

Florida school massacre sparks church sign: 'When will they love their kids more than their guns'

Australia’s rebel reverend is commenting on the Florida school massacre with a parish billboard sign that says, “When will they love their kids more than their guns.”