September 8, 2020 Last 2 journalists working for Australian media leave China The last two journalists working for Australian media in China have left the country after police demanded interviews with them and temporarily blocked their departures, the Australian government, and their employers said Tuesday.
September 3, 2020 Pregnant Australian mother cuffed after she advocates against coronavirus lockdown A 28-year-old pregnant Australian woman said Thursday she was not aware she had broken any law before she was handcuffed and led away by authorities for allegedly inciting activists to demonstrate against COVID-19 pandemic-related shutdown orders.
September 2, 2020 Australian man finds 2 huge pythons in home after they crash through kitchen ceiling A man in Australia discovered two massive pythons slithering in his home Monday after the snakes crashed through his kitchen ceiling under their combined weight.
August 31, 2020 Australian rangers trap 770-pound crocodile near Outback tourist spot Wildlife rangers in Australia have trapped a 14.5-foot, 770-pound saltwater crocodile at a tourist spot in the country’s Northern Territory.
August 29, 2020 Manny Ramirez, 48, signs with Australian Baseball League team Manny will continue to be Manny in the Land Down Under.
August 28, 2020 Christian band Hillsong Young & Free says new album 'needed for a time like this' Popular Christian youth band Hillsong Young & Free’s new album “All Of My Best Friends” released Friday was recorded live at the Australian church’s summer camp prior to the coronavirus pandemic with a message that could not be more relevant.
August 26, 2020 Australian woman jailed for 6 months after breaking coronavirus quarantine order: reports An Australian woman has been given a six-month jail sentence after violating strict coronavirus quarantine rules, reports said Tuesday.
August 23, 2020 New Zealand mosque mass shooter to speak at sentencing trial -- but what he says will be censored The sentencing hearing for the gunman who admitted to killing 51 worshippers in two Christchurch, New Zealand, mosques last year will begin Monday, as survivors and the families of the victims will address a socially distant courtroom over the course of the next four days.
August 19, 2020 Australian state of Victoria eases on coronavirus restrictions after outcry Melbourne residents can now drive up to 3 miles from their homes to exercise.
August 19, 2020 Australian trawler carrying nearly 2 tons of cocaine seized off coast in country’s largest-ever bust A trawler intercepted in Australian waters over the weekend was carrying nearly 2 tons of cocaine, the country’s largest-ever bust of the illicit drug, authorities said Wednesday.