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Australia has been hit by critical shortages of the measles vaccine right at a time when there is a surge in the number of cases worldwide. Both vaccines have been… Continue reading Measles vaccine shortage prompts warning from Queensland AMA on ‘real’ risk of outbreak
As political leaders travel across Australia to deliver their election talking points in farms, factories and sports fields, they are criss-crossing a country in the grip of a rolling climate… Continue reading Climate change takes centre stage in Australia’s election
The body of the dentist Preethi Reddy, who went missing on Sunday, March 4, after she spent the night with her boyfriend, was found stuffed in a suitcase inside her… Continue reading Missing dentist Preethi Reddy’s body found in suitcase; ex-boyfriend dies in crash soon after
Upset Hindus are seeking suspension of the principal of Aranmore Catholic College (ACC) in Leederville (Perth, Australia), which reportedly kicked out a Hindu teenager from school for wearing a tiny nose stud.… Continue reading Upset Hindus seek suspension of Perth college principal for kicking out girl for nose stud
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi has returned home to Australia following his release from a Thai jail. The Bahraini national was detained for over two months in a Bangkok prison after… Continue reading Hakeem al-Araibi returns home to Australia after Thai detention
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison is campaigning to block a bill that would let sick asylum seekers in offshore centres get treatment in Australia. Mr Morrison said the bill would… Continue reading Australia PM seeks to block bill on sick asylum seekers
A manhunt is continuing today for a gunman who shot another man in an apartment in Melbourne yesterday. Police say a group of people stormed the 44-year-old’s apartment in Oakleigh… Continue reading Manhunt continues after man shot dead in Melbourne apartment
Authorities in Australia say they are investigating an attempt to hack into its parliament’s computer network. Lawmakers said there was “no evidence” that information had been accessed or stolen, but… Continue reading Australia parliament hit by cyber-hack attempt
Trainer Darren Weir has been charged and faces suspension for possessing devices used to deliver electric shocks to make horses run faster. On Wednesday, police seized a firearm, a substance… Continue reading Darren Weir: Australian trainer in welfare scandal charged by stewards
Australian musician Amy Shark says two stowaways were found hiding in her tour bus as it prepared to cross a border into the UK, describing the discovery as “scary” and… Continue reading Amy Shark: Stowaways found on singer’s bus near UK border
Thousands of people converged on Hyde Park in Sydney to protest against Australia Day, which they described as the start of an “attempted subjugation of over 500 different nations”. While… Continue reading ‘Offensive to celebrate genocide’: Invasion Day protesters swarm streets
China says it is investigating a Chinese-Australian writer for alleged “involvement in criminal activities endangering China’s national security”. Yang Hengjun’s detention in China was earlier disclosed by Australia – days… Continue reading Yang Hengjun: China holds Australian writer for ‘criminal activity’
