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Elon Musk's X Fights Australian Watchdog Over Church Stabbing Posts

Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 20, 2024, Sydney

Elon Musk's X said Saturday it will fight an Australian watchdog's order to take down content related to the brutal stabbing of a priest during a live-streamed Sydney church service.

Australia To Give Citizenship To Pakistani Guard Injured In Mall Attack

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2024, Sydney

Australia's prime minister said Thursday he will consider granting citizenship to a Pakistani security guard wounded in the deadly Sydney shopping centre knife attack.

Cops Injured, Vehicles Damaged In Unrest After Church Stabbing In Australia

Agence France-Presse | Monday April 15, 2024, Sydney

Australian police said Tuesday at least two officers had been hospitalised and vehicles were damaged in community unrest after a knife attack at an Assyrian church in Sydney.

Second Stabbing In Sydney In 3 Days, Attacker Targets Church

Reuters | Monday April 15, 2024, Sydney

Several Injured In Stabbing Incident At Church In Sydney

Sydney Mall Killer Targeted Women, Avoided Men, Cops Say Probe On

Agence France-Presse | Monday April 15, 2024, Sydney

Australian police said Monday they are investigating why a 40-year-old man with mental illness appeared to target women as he roamed a Sydney shopping mall with a large knife, killing six people and injuring a dozen more.

Dying Mother Handed Over Baby In Sydney Mall Stabbing Rampage

Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 14, 2024

In the midst of a Sydney mall stabbing rampage, witnesses say a fatally wounded mother handed over her injured nine-month-old baby to a stranger to save the infant's life.

6 Killed In Sydney Mall Stabbings, Attacker Shot Dead, Say Police

Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 13, 2024

Australian police on Saturday said they had received reports that "multiple people" were stabbed at a busy shopping centre in Sydney. The police said six people including the attacker have died in the incident.

Australian Airline Redirects London Flight To Avoid Iran Airspace Amid Tensions

Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 13, 2024, Sydney

Australian airline Qantas said on Saturday it would redirect its long-haul flights between Perth and London to avoid Iran's airspace amid soaring Middle East tensions.

This Town In Australia Has Imposed A Curfew On Its Children. Here's Why

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Tuesday April 02, 2024

The government has imposed a strict two-week curfew on minors within the Alice Springs central business district

Australian Man Rescued From Drain Was Hiding, Not Looking For Phone: Cops

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 27, 2024, Sydney

Australian police on Wednesday said a man who spent more than 30 hours stuck in a Brisbane drain was hiding from them, not trying to retrieve a lost mobile phone as he initially claimed.

Australia Tightens Student Visa Rules As Migration Hits Record High

Reuters | Thursday March 21, 2024, Sydney

Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed migration hit another record high, which is likely to further exacerbate an already tight rental market.

Video: Australian Woman Performs Yoga, Breaks Into Bakery To Steal Pastry

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 20, 2024, Melbourne

A woman caught on security camera doing a full yoga routine before allegedly breaking into a bakery and stealing an almond croissant, a pair of shoes and some cleaning products has been charged, Australian police said Wednesday.

Man Dies After Falling Off A Hot Air Balloon In Australia's Melbourne

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Monday March 18, 2024

The balloon landed safely later, but the man's body was found in a nearby residential area.

Uber To Pay Australian Taxi Drivers $178 Million Compensation. Here's Why

Agence France-Presse | Monday March 18, 2024, Sydney

Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, their lawyers said Monday after settling a gruelling legal battle.

Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong Marries Longtime Partner, Shares Pic

Reuters | Sunday March 17, 2024, Sydney

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the country's first openly gay female parliamentarian, has married her partner Sophie Allouache, Wong said on Sunday.

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