Breaking News and Current Events in Australia
- People are more likely to donate to charity if they benefit in some way, study shows
Reminding potential donors that giving to charity benefits the person making the donation is the best way to encourage generosity, according to researchers from the US and Australia.
Daily Mail. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:47:30 +0100. - Multimillion-dollar funding cuts flagged for major Sydney cultural institutions
The Art Gallery of NSW, the Australian Museum, the Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Living Museums would all be hit by the budget cuts.
Linda Morris. Sydney Morning Herald. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 23:59:00 +1000. - FTI Consulting (FCN) Announces Name of New Senior MD in Australia
FTI Consulting (FCN) welcomes Wynand Mullins to the position of senior managing director in its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment in Australia.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:52:00 GMT. - More Than 50 Orcas Hunt and Kill Blue Whale Off Australian Coast
This is one of just a handful of times that orcas have ever been recorded killing a blue whale
Smithsonian. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0000. - Cyclone Seroja: Storm leaves trail of damage in Western Australia
Strong winds tore across the state on Sunday and Monday, damaging homes and leaving thousands without power.
BBC News. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:41:30 GMT. - Neighbours star Nicola Charles claims cast members tried to get her deported
British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service.
BBC News. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:50:40 GMT. - Cyclone tears off roofs and cuts power to thousands in Western Australia
A cyclone cut power to tens of thousands of people overnight and destroyed several homes on Australia's west coast.
Sky News. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:36:00 +0100. - Photos allegedly found in Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith's backyard
WARNING: Graphic content Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, allegedly had hundreds of photos from his time in Afghanistan in a lunch box in his backyard.The Australian Federal Police has now launched a ...
New Zealand Herald. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:44:57 +1200. - Witnesses to testify on accused sex abuser Malka Leifer
Leifer left Australia for Israel in 2008 when allegations were raised.
Jerusalem Post. Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:27:16 GMT. - Malka Leifer appears in Australia court for hearing on child sex abuse charges
Haredi ex-principal, 54, remains in custody until September pre-trial proceedings where she faces 74 counts of abuse dating to her time working at Melbourne's Adass Israel School
Times of Israel. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:18:04 +0000. - Australia has been secretly sent AstraZeneca vaccines by UK, claim reports
More than 700,000 jabs flown to Australia amid EU row over vaccine supplies
Kate Ng. The Independent. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:15:53 GMT. - Covid-19 Travel Bubble Formed Between New Zealand And Australia
New Zealand and Australia announced the formation of a travel bubble, effective April 19th, reflecting the success of both countries in controlling the pandemic.
By Robert Glatter, Md, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:13:01 -0400. - New Zealand to open travel bubble with Australia on April 19
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand announced Tuesday it will open a long-anticipated travel bubble with Australia on April 19 now that both countries have been successful in stamping out the spread of the coronavirus. ...
Nick Perry. Washington Times. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:28:20 -0400. - Major mining project takes centre stage in Greenland vote
Australia owns the mine, which holds minerals useful for climate-friendly products, but locals fear a lasting impact.
Al Jazeera. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:18:30 +0000. - How the Stimulus Could Power a Rebound in Other Countries
As Americans buy more, they are expected to spur trade and investment and invigorate demand for German cars, Australian wine, Mexican auto parts and French fashions.
Jeanna Smialek and Jack Ewing. New York Times. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:15:41 +0000. - Australian police force unveils 'SAUSAGE' dogs in hilarious April Fools' prank
The police claimed that the size of the dogs presented a number of tactical advantages.
Peter Aitken. Fox News. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:07:31 GMT. - Russia to provide adequate response to Australian sanctions, says Foreign Ministry
On Tuesday, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne stated that Canberra imposed financial sanctions and entry ban against one Russian person and four Russian companies, involved in the construction and operation of the Kerch Strait Bridge
Tass. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:40:51 +0300. - Pandemic Wage Subsidy Ends in Australia as Brisbane Goes into New COVID Lockdown
Fears for workers as multibillion wage pandemic subsidy ends in Australia as Queensland state capital goes into snap three-day COVID-19 lockdown.
Voice of America. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:02 -0400. - Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
Yahoo. 2021-03-29T05:57:24Z. - Two Australian cabinet ministers removed from top posts after rape allegations
Two Australian ministers were demoted from top cabinet posts Monday as the ruling conservative party tried to draw a line under dual rape scandals that have convulsed national politics.
News Wires. France 24. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:51:23 GMT.
Facts About Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a Southern Hemisphere nation which
occupies the continent of Australia and a number of nearby islands.
Its capital city is Canberra, and its national currency is the Australian
Dollar. English is the primary language spoken by Australians, and
in 2020, Australia's estimated population was 25,499,884.
For more news and information about Australia, visit the official Australian government website. For detailed maps of Australia, visit this Australia map website.