Australia

Australia 1 day ago

23-year-old hiker found after surviving for 2 weeks in Australian mountain range

A medical student from Melbourne who was missing in a remote Australian mountain range for two weeks survived on two muesli bars, foraged berries and creek water, police said.

Travel 2 days ago

Debate over using beach cabanas at popular travel destination prompts prime minister to weigh in

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed a recent debate on people reserving sand space with portable cabanas on the country's beaches. Social media users weigh in.

Travel December 29

Americans targeted by brutal crimes while on vacation in 2024

Several Americans looking to escape to tropical destinations or jet-set to Europe throughout 2024 were faced with tragedy instead of relaxation while traveling abroad.

Children's Health December 24

Stem cell therapy to correct heart failure in children could 'transform lives'

Doctors and specialists at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, are studying and reprogramming the potential of the blood to treat heart failure in children.

Antisemitism Exposed December 18

ALEX RYVCHIN: Lessons in leadership from Australia's antisemitism crisis

Guest columnist Alex Ryvchin, CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, tells Americans they can learn from the mistakes of his country in failing to address anti-Jewish hate head on.

Antisemitism Exposed December 12

Australia's Jewish community alarmed by rising antisemitism: 'Fear and anxiety'

In the aftermath of arson and vandalism, Jewish Australians seek assistance from their government, even as Australia shifts positions in regards to Palestinian sovereignty

Health December 10

Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities

Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a lab in Australia, the Queensland Government announced on Monday. Queensland Health has launched an investigation into the “major historical breach."

Antisemitism Exposed December 6

Melbourne synagogue set on fire in 'deliberate' attack, Australian PM vows 'zero tolerance for antisemitism'

The Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia was set on fire early Friday morning in what authorities believe was a deliberate arson attack on the Jewish house of worship.

Media November 27

Australian broadcast chair unleashes on Joe Rogan: 'Deeply repulsive'

Australian Broadcasting Corporation chair Kim Williams claimed that people like podcaster Joe Rogan prey on people's fear and anxiety for "malevolent" purposes.

Australia November 27

Australian police officer who used Taser on 95-year-old woman found guilty of manslaughter

A police officer who shocked a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser was found guilty of manslaughter in an Australian court, according to authorities.