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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Armed criminals holding 4 hostage in Papua New Guinea

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.

Kangaroo seen hopping across water: Watch this incredible video

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Girl dies in shark attack after trying to swim with dolphins

February 4, 2023

Girl dies in shark attack after trying to swim with dolphins

The girl suffered injuries to her leg that proved fatal, but police did not report either the full extent of her injuries or the type of shark involved in the attack.

Australian lottery winner ignores calls about $40M jackpot win: 'Thought it was a scam'

February 4, 2023

Australian lottery winner ignores calls about $40M jackpot win: 'Thought it was a scam'

A woman who won the $40 million jackpot in the Australian Lottery initially ignored the calls informing her of the win because she thought she was being scammed.