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‘Burn down racism’: World rallies against George Floyd’s death
The protests have even resonated in war-scarred countries such as Iraq, where the "American Revolts" and the Arabic phrase for "We want to breathe, too" hashtags are spreading on social media.
June 7, 2020 -
Australia launches criminal probe into cruise ship disembarkation
Fuller said there were "discrepancies" involving the information provided by the ship's owners, Carnival Australia, and the requirements of the law.
April 5, 2020 -
Australians ‘devastated’ by domestic violence attack: PM Scott Morrison
The children – Laianah, four, Aaliyah, six, and Trey, three – died in the car after it burst into flames on a quiet suburban street in leafy Camp Hill, in Brisbane’s east, on Wednesday morning during their regular school run.
February 20, 2020 -
Australia capital declares state of emergency over massive bushfires
This is the first time a state of emergency has been declared in the territory since the 2003 bushfires that killed four people and destroyed almost 500 buildings.
January 31, 2020 -
Australian PM Scott Morrison announces compensation for volunteer firefighters
Morrison further said, "This is not about paying volunteers. It is about sustaining our volunteer efforts by protecting them from financial loss".
December 29, 2019 -
Travel warnings issued over ‘catastrophic’ Aussie blazes
Catastrophic fire warnings were in place across NSW. Three blazes around Sydney were currently burning at an emergency level.
December 21, 2019 -
Thousands take to street to protests in Australia as bushfire haze sparks health concerns
Sydney has endured weeks bathed in toxic smoke as hundreds of blazes have raged across the countryside, with hospitals recording a 25 per cent increase in the number of people visiting emergency departments last week.
December 11, 2019 -
Australian PM Morrison denies climate link as smoke chokes Sydney
Firefighters have followed the crisis across four states as extreme temperatures and high winds sparked fires in new areas.
November 21, 2019 -
Qantas to test effects of world’s longest non-stop flight from New York to Sydney
With a 15-hour time difference between New York and Sydney, the impact of jet-lag on the passengers will be closely watched.
October 18, 2019 -
Man arrested after stabbing woman in Sydney
The injured woman has been taken to the Sydney Hospital and a police statement said she was in a stable condition.
August 13, 2019 -
Van carrying drugs worth $140 million crashes into police van in Sydney
The van driver has been charged with large commercial drug supply, negligent driving, and not giving particulars to police.
July 23, 2019 -
37 passengers injured after intense turbulence hit Air Canada flight to Australia
The flight from Vancouver to Sydney encountered "un-forecasted and sudden turbulence," about two hours past Hawaii when the plane diverted to Honolulu.
July 12, 2019 -
Sachin Tendulkar sues Aussie batmaker over licensing deal
The lawsuit filed with the Federal Circuit Court in Sydney alleges Spartan failed to pay the cricketer royalties and endorsement fees and continued to use his name and image even after he terminated the agreement.
June 29, 2019 -
Kolkata based creative studio bags creative challenge
Of all the said locations, the Kolkata based creative studio chose to portray the beauty that Canada brings out through as a nation.
June 21, 2019 -
Former Australian PM Bob Hawke dead at 89
His achievements as Prime Minister included modernizing the economy and integrating it into the global community, establishing Medicare and championing environmental issues.
May 16, 2019 -
Don’t miss these 5 oncoming international festivals
The once-in-a-decade festival is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations and features wine tastings, live music, parades, costume parties, wine education, and cellar tours.
April 19, 2019 -
Happy New Year 2019: Pomp and fireworks in Paris, Sydney, London | See videos
Sydney, Paris, India, Japan and other countries welcomed 2019 with magnificent fireworks and joyous celebrations.
January 1, 2019