Tag: Australia
A landslide kills at least 21 people in the Papua New Guinea highlands, a report says
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A landslide early Friday morning killed at least 21 people in Papua New Guinea…
Utah and Australian lawmakers find unexpected common ground
SYDNEY, Australia — At first glance, a team of visiting Utah lawmakers and their Australian hosts would not…
Teenage cricketer dies after being hit in the head during a training session in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 17-year-old cricketer has died after being hit in the head during a training…
Australia denies visa to Dutch Olympian convicted of child rape
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Dutch Olympian Steven van de Velde, who was convicted in 2016 of raping a…
Meta and TikTok to obey Australia under-16 social media ban
Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia's under-16 social media ban but warned the…
Australia wins toss and opts to bowl vs. South Africa in Women’s Cricket World Cup
INDORE, India (AP) — Tahlia McGrath won the toss and Australia opted to bowl against South Africa in…
Surfer in distress and rescuer both die in stormy weather in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A surfer in distress and a friend who tried to rescue him both died…
Australia’s highest court rejects Candace Owens’ visa challenge
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court on Wednesday rejected U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens ’ bid to…
Australia must deploy ‘unconventional’ means to deter China, Russia: think tank
Australia must learn from past guerrilla insurgencies and adopt an "unconventional deterrence" policy in facing down threats from…
Australia doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptions
Australia's medical cannabis industry is "excessively" prescribing weed with little oversight and needs urgent regulation, the country's top…
Venezuela announces closure of Norway, Australia embassies
CARACAS/OSLO (Reuters) -Venezuela's government said on Monday it will close its embassies in Norway and Australia and open…
Venezuela announces closure of embassies in Norway, Australia
CARACAS/OSLO (Reuters) -Venezuela's government said on Monday it will close its embassies in Norway and Australia and open…