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Australian firefighter accused of arson amid bushfire crisis, police say

November 27, 2019

Australian firefighter accused of arson amid bushfire crisis, police say

An Australian volunteer firefighter is accused of deliberately setting multiple blazes – some of which he helped put out – during one of the worst brush fires in the country’s history, police said.

Australian robbers’ repeated failure in ATM smash-and-grab caught on camera

November 27, 2019

Australian robbers’ repeated failure in ATM smash-and-grab caught on camera

A pair of would-be thieves in Australia was caught on camera trying to steal an ATM from inside a shopping center – but despite their repeated efforts, the machine refused to budge.

Koala rescued from Australia wildfires dies after injuries worsen

November 26, 2019

Koala rescued from Australia wildfires dies after injuries worsen

A koala saved from an Australian bushfire during a dramatic rescue captured on video last week has died at a hospital Tuesday.

Australian man bitten after snake slithers into open car door

November 26, 2019

Australian man bitten after snake slithers into open car door

An Australian man was rushed to the hospital last week after a snake sneakily slithered into his car after he left the door open, according to police.

Rental house suffers $50G in damage during party: 'All the windows of the house had been smashed'

November 25, 2019

Rental house suffers $50G in damage during party: 'All the windows of the house had been smashed'

The party is over for one house renter.

Matthew McConaughey recalls near-death encounter: 'It gave me bit of a scare'

November 21, 2019

Matthew McConaughey recalls near-death encounter: 'It gave me bit of a scare'

Matthew McConaughey is opening up about his previous near-death experience in Australia.

Australian tourist, 35, tied up and beaten by Indian mob had allegedly 'misbehaved' around village women

November 21, 2019

Australian tourist, 35, tied up and beaten by Indian mob had allegedly 'misbehaved' around village women

An Australian tourist in India was bound and beaten by a group of villagers this week after he allegedly “misbehaved” with the local women while in a drunken state, officials said.

Australia has detained 2 asylum-seeking gay Saudi journalists for weeks: lawyer

November 20, 2019

Australia has detained 2 asylum-seeking gay Saudi journalists for weeks: lawyer

Two gay Saudi journalists who sought asylum in Australia to avoid persecution in their home country have been held at an immigration detention center for weeks, according to their lawyer.

Koala rescued from flames of Australia wildfire, badly burned as blazes rage across country

November 20, 2019

Koala rescued from flames of Australia wildfire, badly burned as blazes rage across country

As wildfires continue to rage across parts of Australia, people are stepping up to help the smallest of victims from the flames.

Asylum-seeker who botched penis enlargement wins entry to Australia

November 19, 2019

Asylum-seeker who botched penis enlargement wins entry to Australia

An asylum-seeker was granted entry to Australia after botching an attempt to enlarge his penis by injecting it with palm oil, according to reports.