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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: his left-leaning Labor government is nearing the end of its three-year term and must hold an election by May 17

Australian PM To Call May 3 General Election: Reports

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday he would call a general election "imminently", with local media reporting the poll would be held on May 3.

Nurses Suspended For Threatening Israelis In Viral Argument With Content Creator: 'I Won't Treat Them, I Will Kill Them'

An Australian hospital is investigating two nurses, who were suspended after a clip of them threatening to kill Israeli patients while in an argument with an Israeli content creator went viral on social media.

Sports Agent For NFL Stars Criticizes Game To Be Played In Australia: 'A Little Much'

Drew Rosenhaus says the trip could be too grueling for professional football players during a long season.

Sharks have prowled Earth's waters for over 400 million years, but a growing appetite for their fins has driven several shark species to the brink of extinction

Shark Kills Girl Swimming in Ocean Off Australia Shore: 'Shocking'

A 17-year-old girl has died after a shark attack at Woorim Beach in Queensland.

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Albania Bans TikTok for 1 Year After Teen Killed, PM Slams Apps's 'Scum and Mud' Content

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to ban TikTok for a year, citing the platform's role in inciting violence and bullying among children.

Mysterious Balls Keep Washing Up On Australian Beaches

Authorities in Australia are warning people to stay away from them over fears they are toxic.

Final 5 Members of Infamous 'Bali Nine' Drug Ring Return to Australia After 19 Years in Indonesian Prison

Australia has repatriated the last five members of the "Bali Nine," a group convicted in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 18 pounds of heroin out of Indonesia.

Hundreds Of Vials Of Viruses Including Hantavirus Missing From Government Lab

Among the 323 missing samples are Hendra virus and Lyssavirus.

Historic Law Banning All Children from Using Social Media Approved in Australia

Australia's Senate passed legislation banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, marking the country as the nation with the world's strictest rules on the matter.

New Zealand Becomes Latest Country to Ban Conservative Influencer Candace Owens

New Zealand has denied conservative commentator Candace Owens a visa, citing her history of inflammatory rhetoric.

Cop Fatally Tasered Grandmother In Nursing Home

Clare Nowland used a walker and suffered from dementia at a nursing home in Australia

The proposed anti-misinformation bill in Austral;ia drew the wrath of X owner Elon Musk

Australia Ditches Plans To Fine Tech Giants For Misinformation

Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country's communications minister said.

Suicide Pod Creator Calls Allegations That First User Had Strangulation Marks 'Absurd'

Dr. Philip Nitschke defended the head of Exit International's Swiss affiliate who was jailed after the woman's death in September

Caroline Kennedy Says Her Family 'United' Against Cousin RFK Jr.'s 'Dangerous' Views on Health

Caroline Kennedy sharply criticized her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccines, calling them "dangerous" and contrary to the Kennedy family's.

Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver's Children's Book Pulled Over 'Offensive' Stereotypes

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has removed his children's book, Billy and the Epic Escape, after receiving backlash for stereotyping Aboriginal Australians.

Searcher Finds Missing Woman Alive Two Weeks After She Disappeared In Australian National Park

Lovisa Sjoberg survived freezing temperatures and a potentially deadly snakebite before a field officer spotted her walking near a wilderness trail.

Australia Yanks Visa Of Trump-Supporting Extremist Candace Owens

'Australia's national interest is best served when Candace Owens is somewhere else,' Immigration Minister Tony Burke said.

Lawmaker Yells At King Charles During Australia Visit: 'You Are Not My King'

Tensions arise as lawmakers debate for an Australian head of state or British monarchy.

Children As Young As 10 Years Old Can Be Jailed In Australia Under New Law

Australia's Northern Territory lowered the age of responsibility from 12 to combat a 'crime crisis'

Orphaned koala joey Ajooni is fed by wildlife caregiver Emma Meadows in Sydney

Cars, Chlamydia Threaten Australian Koalas

Clinging to a fluffy toy twice her size, orphaned koala joey Ajooni made a snuffling noise as she drank milk from a tiny syringe.

Man Convicted For Giving Nazi Salute Vows To Keep Doing It, Hopes Cops 'Don't See' Him

The self-proclaimed Nazi is the first to be convicted for giving the salute in Victoria, Australia.

Politician Shows Up To Work in His Underwear, Denies Being Drunk

Kiama MP Gareth Ward reportedly showed up to state parliament around 4 a.m. July 21 wearing a "T-shirt, underwear and socks."

Couple Denied Seats On Virgin Flight, Forced To Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain On Passport

A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on a passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight.

Western Australia Lifts Onshore Gas Export Ban, Sparking Emissions Concerns

The new policy, aimed at encouraging more gas development, allowed producers to export up to 20% of their gas until 2030.

Man Allegedly Flees Country After Pouring Scalding Coffee On Baby

Police identified the 33-year-old man who attacked a 9-month-old baby one day after he fled the country

Australia Sounds Warning Over State-backed Chinese Hackers

Australia's cyber intelligence agency sounded a rare warning Tuesday about the rising threat of state-backed Chinese hackers, saying they were "actively" looking for targets to compromise.

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