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Japanese Woman Arrested For Smuggling 19 Lizards In Australia

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday April 24, 2019

A Japanese woman appeared in court on Wednesday after being detained at the Melbourne International Airport for attempting to smuggle 19 lizards out of the country, officials said.

Two Women Cricketers From Australia, New Zealand Get Married. See Pic

Friday April 19, 2019

Hayley Jensen and Nicola Hancock have both appeared for Melbourne franchises in the Women's Big Bash League.

One Dead After Drive-By Shooting Outside Top Melbourne shooting Nightclub

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 14, 2019

A security guard is dead and another man is fighting for his life after a drive-by shooting outside a popular Melbourne nightclub, police said Sunday, amid a spate of gun violence in Australia's second-largest city.

Several Injured In Shooting Outside Nightclub In Australia's Melbourne

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 14, 2019

A shooting in the Australian city of Melbourne early Sunday has left "multiple" victims, police said, but local media reported that there were no fatalities.

Australia Airbnb Host Who Killed Man Over Unpaid Bill Jailed For 11 Years

World News | IANS | Tuesday March 19, 2019

An Australian Airbnb host on Tuesday was jailed to 11 years after he admitted to killing a guest who could not afford to pay the bill at his home near Melbourne.

Remote Cape With "World's Cleanest Air" Offers Smog Respite

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 18, 2019

Even Cape Grim is not immune to rising levels of pollution.When the wind blows from the north -- coming from Melbourne or Sydney -- it is possible to pick up the chemical signature of individual factories in operation that day.

Australia Senator Faces Outrage After Punching Teen Who Egged Him

World News | Siobhán O'Grady, Katie Mettler, the Washington Post | Monday March 18, 2019

A swoopy-haired teen, dressed in a T-shirt, positions himself behind Australian Sen. Fraser Anning during a news conference in Melbourne and raises his phone with his left hand. Then, he lifts his right hand and cracks a raw egg on the back of Anning's head.

Watch: Egg Attack On Politician Who Blamed Mosque Shooting On Immigration

World News | Siobhan O'Grady, The Washington Post | Sunday March 17, 2019

A swoopy haired teen, dressed in a T-shirt, positions himself behind Australian Sen. Fraser Anning during a news conference in Melbourne and raises his phone with his left hand. Then he calmly lifts his right hand and cracks a raw egg on the back of Anning's closely shaved head.

Lewis Hamilton On Top In New F1 Season's First Exchanges, Ferrari Flatter To Deceive

Friday March 15, 2019

Sebastian Vettel, who has won the Australian Grand Prix for the past two years, could only manage fifth place in the practice session

FIA Director Charlie Whiting Passes Away

CarAndBike Team | Thursday March 14, 2019

FIA Director of Formula One, Charlie Whiting passed away this morning March 14, 2019, in Melbourne at the aged of 66 years. The death is a result of pulmonary embolism, three days before the Australian Grand Prix would will open the 2019 F1 season. Whiting had begun has F1 career in 1977 working with the Hasketh team and later moved to Brabham in t...

Formula One Race Director Dies Suddenly On Eve Of New Season

Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 14, 2019

Charlie Whiting was in charge of everything rules-related in the highly technical sport.

Philipp Kohlschreiber Stuns World Number One Novak Djokovic At Indian Wells

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 13, 2019

Novak Djokovic was playing his first tournament since lifting a record seventh title in Melbourne, taking his tally of Grand Slam victories to 15.

Indian-Origin Dentist Killed; Ex-Boyfriend, Dead In Car Crash, Suspect

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 6, 2019

A 32-year-old Indian-origin woman dentist in Australia, who went missing under mysterious circumstances, has been murdered with her body bearing numerous stab wounds found dumped in a suitcase in Sydney, the police said today.

Airbnb Host Strangles 36-Year-Old Guest Over Unpaid Bill: Report

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday March 5, 2019

An Australian Airbnb host has admitted to killing a guest who could not afford to pay at his home near Melbourne, the media reported on Tuesday.

Melbourne Not Barcelona Key For Lewis Hamilton As Sebastian Vettel Edges Testing

Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 2, 2019

Mercedes have swept the last five world championships while Ferrari's last title came in 2007.