Australia

Commercial Airlines Alerted as Chinese Navy Conducts Live-Fire Drills Near Australia

21 Feb 2025 13:56 PM IST

Airservices Australia warns airlines of Chinese navy's live-fire drills off Australia, leading to flight route changes.

Australian Woman Scammed of Rs. 4.3 Crore While Searching for Love

19 Feb 2025 15:07 PM IST

Annette Ford, a 57-year-old woman from Perth, lost ₹4.3 crore to online scammers while searching for love. After being scammed twice: once on a dating site and once on Facebook—she is now homeless and struggling to find affordable housing. Ford urges others to be cautious, warning that scammers manipulate emotions

Australia Bans Foreign Buyers from Existing Homes for Two Years

16 Feb 2025 14:06 PM IST

Australia bans foreign buyers from purchasing existing homes for two years to address rising property prices.

South China Sea: China Condemns Australian Military Aircraft for ‘Intruding’ Into Airspace

13 Feb 2025 20:01 PM IST

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that a Chinese jet released flares within 30 meters (100 feet) of an Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Skydiver Has Mid-Air Seizure, Saved By Instructor | WATCH

09 Feb 2025 17:55 PM IST

22-year-old skydiver Christopher Jones suffered a seizure mid-air during training in Western Australia. Instructor Sheldon McFarlane quickly deployed his parachute, saving him. The incident, captured on camera, has gone viral, with many praising McFarlane’s heroic actions.

Queensland teacher identifies as cat, licks hand, hisses at students

09 Feb 2025 14:07 PM IST

A teacher at Marsden State High School in Queensland is under scrutiny for allegedly acting like a cat in class. Parents claim she hissed, licked her hands, and demanded to be called “Miss Purr.” The school has yet to respond to the controversy, sparking debates on classroom professionalism.

Australian Scientists Create First-Ever Kangaroo Embryo Using IVF

07 Feb 2025 15:41 PM IST

Australian researchers have created the first-ever kangaroo embryos using IVF, a breakthrough for marsupial conservation. Over 20 embryos were produced using sperm from deceased kangaroos. The technique has the potential to aid in preserving endangered species like koalas and wombats.

First-Ever IVF Kangaroo Embryos, Australian Scientists Achieve Groundbreaking Feat

06 Feb 2025 17:34 PM IST

Scientists in Australia have successfully created the first kangaroo embryos using IVF, paving the way for the conservation of endangered marsupials.

Australia Enforces Tougher Anti-Hate Crime Laws with Mandatory Jail Time

06 Feb 2025 12:11 PM IST

Australia has introduced strict anti-hate crime laws with mandatory jail sentences to curb rising antisemitism. The government vows tougher action against offenders

Queensland Floods Cause Massive Damage, Weather Conditions Improve

04 Feb 2025 11:13 AM IST

Flooding has devastated northern Queensland, but improving weather is helping recovery efforts.

Australia Imposes Sanctions on Right-Wing Online Network ‘Terrorgram’

03 Feb 2025 04:09 AM IST

In January, U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration designated "Terrorgram" as a terrorist organization, accusing it of promoting violent white supremacy.

Flash Floods Hits Australia Leave One Dead, Thousands Evacuated Amid Rising Waters

03 Feb 2025 01:35 AM IST

Heavy rainfall has triggered dangerous flash floods in northeast Australia, causing widespread damage and evacuations. A woman died in Ingham after a rescue boat capsized, and floodwaters continue to rise.