16-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Crash Near Geelong
A 16-year-old boy has been charged following a deadly early morning crash in Corio that claimed the life of a 17-year-old passenger. Police allege the […]
Category: Australia
Tasmania Bushfires Destroy Homes as Bureau Defends Warning Thresholds
The Bureau of Meteorology has defended its decision not to issue a fire weather warning for parts of Tasmania hit by bushfires on Thursday, saying […]
Australia Imposes Sanctions on Taliban Officials Over Human Rights Abuses
Australia has announced financial sanctions and travel bans on four senior officials in Afghanistan’s Taliban government, citing a worsening human rights situation, particularly for women […]
WA Government Plans Fremantle Traffic Bridge Closure, Considers Truck Restrictions on Stirling Bridge
Western Australia’s Fremantle Traffic Bridge, an 86-year-old structure, will close for up to 12 months from February 1 to be demolished and rebuilt at a […]
South Australia Marks “Major Milestone” in Northern Water Project
The South Australian government has announced a significant step forward in the Northern Water project, which proposes building a large-scale desalination plant on Spencer Gulf […]
Australia’s Summer Begins with Record Heat in West and Unseasonal Cold in South-East
Summer has opened with extreme weather contrasts across Australia, as Western Australia swelters under record-breaking heat while the south-east shivers through its coldest start to […]
Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing Crossbow at Police in Eltham
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly firing a crossbow at police officers during a standoff in Eltham, in Melbourne’s north-east, on Monday afternoon. […]
Mid-Air Collision Between Two Light Aircraft Near Sydney Leaves One Pilot Dead
A tragic mid-air collision occurred on Sunday involving two light aircraft during a formation flight near Sydney, resulting in the death of one pilot. According […]
Victoria’s New Liberal Leader Jess Wilson Retains Shadow Treasurer Role in Reshuffle
Newly appointed Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson has confirmed she will also continue as shadow treasurer, unveiling a reshuffled team that includes two former opposition […]
Nationwide Passport System Outage Causes Delays at Australian Airports
International travellers faced major delays across Australia on Sunday after a nationwide passport processing system outage disrupted operations at airports. The issue led to long […]
