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August 26, 2022

Police seize vintage Bentley worth $115 million because of what's in it

Police in New South Wales, Australia, interdicted a vintage 1960 Bentley S2 that had $115 million worth of methamphetamines and cocaine hidden inside of it.

August 26, 2022

China eyeing land in the South Pacific creates 'considerable unease' in Australia, professor says

China's bid to buy a forestry plantation located in the South Pacific has created "considerable unease" in Australia, a professor of international security said.

August 12, 2022

US flu season: Australia cases raise concerns, experts say

With the U.S. influenza season on the horizon, experts are monitoring the situation in Australia. The country's health agency says kids have been hit the hardest.

August 8, 2022

Australia cricket star Tahlia McGrath plays in match despite testing positive for COVID-19

Australian cricket star batter Tahlia McGrath tested positive for COVID-19 before the gold medal match against India but still played in the match as England's protocols allowed it.

August 5, 2022

Rugby player acquitted of domestic violence charges after finding ex-fiancee engaging in sex act with teammate

Michael Lichaa, an Australian rugby pro, was acquitted of domestic violence charges Friday following a trial during which he detailed a 2021 incident involving his former fiancee.

August 1, 2022

Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe calls Queen Elizabeth II a ‘colonizing’ leader during swearing-in ceremony

Lidia Thorpe of the Australian Greens party was heard calling Queen Elizabeth II a colonizer Monday during her swearing-in ceremony at the Parliament House in Canberra.

July 25, 2022

Australia's health care system strained by record number of COVID patients as Omicron surges

Australia saw record highs in COVID patients admitted to hospitals on Monday as the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of Omicron continue to spread through the population.

July 6, 2022

Nick Kyrgios makes 'Last Dance' joke when questioned about assault allegation

Nick Kyrgios made a reference to "The Last Dance" docuseries when asked by reporters on Tuesday if he had a comment on the recent assault allegations leveled by an ex-girlfriend.

July 5, 2022

Wimbledon quarterfinalist Nick Kyrgios due in court on assault charge

Nick Kyrgios, who will appear in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Wednesday, is due in court next month on an assault charge stemming from a Dec. 2021 incident involving an ex-girlfriend.

June 20, 2022

Australian swimming star backs FINA's 'gender inclusion policy'

Cate Campbell, a decorated Australian Olympic swimming champion, expressed support for FINA's "gender inclusion policy."