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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Australian public servant lawfully fired over political tweets, court rules

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Canada murder suspects were stopped by safety officer, let go before manhunt announced, officials say

July 30, 2019

Canada murder suspects were stopped by safety officer, let go before manhunt announced, officials say

As authorities continue to scour remote northern Manitoba for two young men suspected in the killings of three people in Canada – including the murders of an American woman and her Australian boyfriend -- an official revealed Monday that the pair had been stopped before police announced a nationwide manhunt for the two.

Australian border officers find $1M worth of crystal meth in snow globes

July 30, 2019

Australian border officers find $1M worth of crystal meth in snow globes

Australian authorities discovered more than $1 million worth of liquid crystal meth that was transported in from Canada — via snow globes.