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August 16, 2019

Australian tourist fatally shot in camper van in New Zealand while sleeping inside with partner

A manhunt was underway in New Zealand on Friday after an Australian tourist was killed following what police believe was a random attack on the van that he and his partner were sleeping inside.

August 15, 2019

Sydney stabbing victim identified as sex worker, 24, who reportedly saw suspect before rampage

A woman who was killed moments before a knife-wielding man went on a rampage in downtown Sydney on Tuesday while yelling "Allahu akbar" has been identified as a 24-year-old sex worker who reportedly had seen the suspect at least once.

August 14, 2019

Australia, New Zealand seize enormous haul of MDMA, meth, worth $60M

Investigators uncovered nearly 1,700 pounds of MDMA and 440 pounds of crystal meth in Australia and New Zealand — one of the most "significant drug seizures" in Australian history that's led to six arrests and is connected to several countries.

August 13, 2019

Sydney stabbing suspect yelling 'Allahu akbar' pinned to ground by bystanders with milk crate

Three British men are being hailed as heroes after confronting a knife-wielding man who killed one woman and wounded another in downtown Sydney before trying to attack others Tuesday while yelling "Allahu akbar," according to police and witnesses.

August 9, 2019

5-foot python slithers out of bathroom light fixture while children brushed teeth

Two children, who were preparing for bed, have been left horrified after spotting a five foot long python in their bathroom Monday evening in Australia. 

August 7, 2019

Australian public servant lawfully fired over political tweets, court rules

Australia’s High Court unanimously upheld a decision Wednesday to fire a public servant who anonymously criticized the government's immigration policy on Twitter.

August 7, 2019

Ben Simmons says he was 'singled out' trying to enter casino

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has explained a social media post that seemed to imply he'd been racially profiled by security staff at a Melbourne casino by saying he and his friends felt "singled out."

August 6, 2019

South Australia police manager offers gift card to officer who issues most tickets; officials retract offer

South Australia Police have backtracked on an email a manager sent out offering a gift card to the officer who issued the most traffic tickets.

August 1, 2019

Australian farmer says human surgical plate found in belly of 1,500-pound croc, may lead to missing person

An Australian crocodile farmer says the discovery of a human orthopedic plate inside the belly of a 1500-pound croc may be the clue that leads authorities to the fate of a missing person.

August 1, 2019

Fired Australian rugby player Israel Folau sues federation, claims contract unlawfully ended over Christian beliefs

The Aussie rugby player who was fired earlier this year for writing on social media that “hell awaits” gay people has sued Australia Rugby and his former team, claiming that his contract was unlawfully ended over his Christian beliefs.