October 4, 2017 More than 30,000 guns in Australia's amnesty program collected, early numbers suggest Approximately 30,000 firearms were turned in to authorities during Australia’s second national firearm amnesty program, The Guardian reported.
October 3, 2017 Mystery of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is 'almost inconceivable,' report says A report on the almost three-year search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 said Tuesday the continuing mystery over the fate of the plane and the 239 people on board is "almost inconceivable."
September 27, 2017 Uber driver charged with raping teen passenger in Australia An Uber driver was charged on Friday with raping a 16-year-old passenger in the eastern Australian city of Brisbane, the second driver from the ride-hailing service to be charged with sexually assaulting a passenger in the city in a week.
September 27, 2017 Justine Damond expressed fear of guns before moving to US Justine Damond had a mortal fear of guns and expressed reservations about US gun laws to friends before moving to America to start a new life.
September 26, 2017 Man shot dead by Australian police during standoff at Sydney train station A man was shot and killed by Australian police Wednesday night after witnesses said he threatened officers with scissors and told cops to "shoot him" during a brief standoff at a Sydney train station.
September 26, 2017 Wild rabbits surf on sheep to flee New Zealand flood It was a woolly ride, but three wild rabbits managed to escape rising floodwaters in New Zealand by clambering aboard sheep and surfing to safety on their backs.
September 26, 2017 Australian police arrest four in alleged plot to bomb aircraft Police raided properties in several Sydney suburbs and arrested four men on Saturday on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack, officials said.
September 26, 2017 Intruder drinks woman's Champagne, falls asleep in her bed during break-in, police say An Australian burglary was botched by bubbly, as a would-be thief allegedly got sidetracked by drinking a bottle of a woman's Champagne and then allegedly passed out drunk in her bed, police said.
September 26, 2017 Australia terror plot: Brother likely 'had no idea' bomb was in luggage, police say More details emerged Friday about an alleged terror plot thwarted by authorities in Australia, including the troubling revelation that an Islamic State operative was able to ship components for an explosive into the country undetected.
September 26, 2017 Search for 3 missing Marines under way after aircraft crashes off Australia coast A massive search is underway after a Marine Corps aircraft crashed off the coast of Australia on Saturday.
