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March 3, 2023

Disney must create a 'disabled princess': Woman starts online petition to garner support

Hannah Diviney of Sydney, Australia, born with cerebral palsy, has started an online campaign to announce to Disney that it needs to create a princess with disabilities.

March 2, 2023

Indian man extradited to Australia, charged with killing a dog walker in 2018

An Indian national has been extradited to Australia on murder charges. The 38-year-old man is accused of killing a 24-year-old as she walked her dog in 2018.

March 1, 2023

Cyclone barrels through Vanuatu, causing trees to fall, power outages

A cyclone barreled through Vanuatu knocking over trees. The residents lost power due to the powerful storm. Some residents even evacuated as rainfall flooded their homes.

February 27, 2023

Kidnapped archaeologist, 2 others released after being held hostage in Papua New Guinea for ransom

After being held hostage in Papua New Guinea for a week, New Zealand citizen and archaeologist Bryce Barker will finally return to Australia. Two other hostages were also released.

February 22, 2023

Australian woman discovers boyfriend planted Apple AirTag in car to track her: 'He finally confessed'

A woman in Australia discovered that her own boyfriend put an Apple AirTag in the wheel hub of her car and decided to break up with him, according to a report

February 22, 2023

US ally announces spy 'hive' bust in major intel victory against foreign nation

Australia’s top intelligence official on Tuesday revealed that the country has purged a number of "highly trained" spies that have operated there for years.

February 20, 2023

Armed criminals holding 4 hostage in Papua New Guinea

Four hostages have reportedly been taken in Papua New Guinea, including one foreign national, a New Zealander who resides in Australia.

February 11, 2023

Kangaroo seen hopping across water: Watch this incredible video

A kangaroo was caught on camera hopping across an estuary in Coodanup, Western Australia. Wildlife photographer Callum M Craig said he spotted the kangaroo and simply had to take the footage.

February 9, 2023

Australia worried 'prolific' sperm donors could lead to 'accidental incest'

Regulation among different Australian states varies, making it virtually impossible to figure out how many donations one person has made across the country.

February 8, 2023

More than $300M worth of cocaine found floating in Pacific Ocean

Over $300 million worth of cocaine is going to be destroyed after being found floating in a net in the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand Police say.