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When the Nagano Olympics were opened by Emperor Akihito in 1998, most Australians had little idea of where the historic alpine city was, nor did they really care. Back then,… Continue reading Australia and Japan reverse tourism relationship
A Tatts player in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is yet to claim their $55 million dream win after snaring the division one major Powerball. The winning unregistered ticket was bought in… Continue reading Victorian Tatts player wins $55 million Powerball jackpot
Australian animal welfare authorities are investigating the discovery of a dead koala that was screwed to a wooden post, in an act criticised as “sick”. The incident has caused widespread… Continue reading Koala screwed to post sparks anger in Australia
Bureau says despite the lack of El Niño, Queensland and New South Wales experienced their hottest year on record. Queensland and New South Wales experienced their warmest years on record in 2017… Continue reading Australia had third-hottest year ever in 2017, weather bureau says
Same-sex couples in Australia have tied the knot on the first official day of ceremonies following the passage of a historic law. Although some couples wed last month after obtaining… Continue reading Australia same-sex marriage: Midnight vows mark historic day
England’s awful Ashes ended with a huge defeat in Sydney as Australia completed a 4-0 series win. The tourists were bowled out for 180 to lose by an innings and… Continue reading Ashes: Australia beat England by innings & 123 runs to seal 4-0 series win
The contrast couldn’t be greater. The eastern US is experiencing record-breaking low temperatures while in Australia, the city of Sydney has had its hottest weather in nearly 80 years. Posts on social media… Continue reading Extreme weather: Social media reaction in US and Australia
Country Fire Service firefighters are battling a blaze at Sherwood and Brimbago, near Keith, in South Australia’s Upper South East. “CFS advises that an extremely dangerous bushfire is burning out… Continue reading SA fire: Emergency warning issued for bushfire at Sherwood near Keith
Nine young backpackers were rushed to hospital in the west Australian city of Perth after snorting a drug they mistook for cocaine. Three remain in critical condition after ingesting the… Continue reading Australia drugs: Backpackers in hospital after snorting white powder
A Canadian pilot was killed in Australia on New Year’s Eve in a seaplane crash that also claimed the lives of a prominent British businessman and his family. Tour company… Continue reading Canadian pilot killed in Australia NYE seaplane crash
A South Australia mother has been charged over the death of her seven-year-old son after she was found to have drugs in her system. Jackson Levi Rayner died on the… Continue reading Charges over SA crash that killed seven-year-old boy
Extreme weather will see storms, heat and possibly even a cyclone hit our shores this New Year’s as most of our capitals get ready to party. HEADING out New Year’s… Continue reading New Year’s weather forecast for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
