Breaking News and Current Events in Australia
- ExxonMobil's Australia Bass Strait Assets Up for Sale Again
ExxonMobil (XOM) is likely to gain $3 billion from the Gippsland Basin hydrocarbon development divestment.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:44:00 GMT. - From the Archives, 1971: Bradman out for 22 in computer Test
Australia lose 5-195 on the opening day of the NCR computer "Test of the Century" with Bradman falling for 22.
Sydney Morning Herald. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +1000. - South Australia's Hickinbotham Wines Bet On Bordeaux Varietals
Hickinbotham Wines, owned by California's Jackson company, is investing in the future of Bordeaux varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for their portfolio.
By John Mariani, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:14:00 -0400. - UAE Agrees To Join U.S.-Led Maritime Coalition To Protect Gulf Shipping
The contingent was organized by Washington following attacks in June on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that it blames on Iran. Britain, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have also joined.
Scott Neuman. NPR. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:32:00 -0400. - Jenny Morrison's stylish transformation at the Midwinter Ball 2019
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison was one of the most powerful people in the room on Wednesday at the annual press gallery Midwinter Charity Ball - but everyone was looking at his wife.
Daily Mail. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:57:58 +0100. - Climate change: Rugby World Cup highlights injustice
Pacific nations bear brunt of climate inaction by Australia, US and hosts Japan, says Christian Aid study.
BBC News. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:08:57 GMT. - Australian hiker on how he had to crawl days for rescue
An Australian hiker who was injured in a fall says he had to "carry" his broken leg for two days to be rescued.
BBC News. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:09:35 GMT. - Hiker drags himself through woods for two days with broken leg
A hiker has said he crawled for two days through rugged Australian woodland with a broken leg and arm after falling 20ft down a waterfall and then dropping his mobile phone in a creek.
Irish Independent. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:58:58 +0100. - Australian hiker with 'snapped' leg makes 2-day crawl to safety
Neil Parker's 3-hour hike northwest of Brisbane went horribly wrong when he slipped and fell 6 metres down a waterfall.
Al Jazeera. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:49:39 GMT. - Jesus Plaque Washes Ashore During Tropical Storm
A wooden wall plaque in the image of Jesus Christ washed onto the shore of Melbourne Beach, Florida, last weekend during the tropical storm and was found by a father and daughter, Florida Today reports.
Newsmax. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 18:59:08 EDT. - Victorian hog deer genetics revealed
Australian researchers looking for a genetic lifeline to endangered hog deer species endemic to Pakistan, northern India and mainland southeast Asia have found widespread hybridization of the species in Victoria.
Science Daily. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:04:41 EDT. - Australian jailed in Iran identified as Melbourne University academic
Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a specialist in Middle East politics at the University of Melbourne, is one of three Austrailian citizens detained in Iran.
Jerusalem Post. Sat, 14 Sep 2019 07:17:26 GMT. - Atomos Lights Up IBC With 3000nit HDR Shogun 7 Upgrade
PORT MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 14, 2019 -- Leading global monitor-recorder company Atomos today unveiled a new chapter in screen technology with the unveiling of a super bright 3000nit free upgrade to the 7" HDR Shogun 7. ...
PR Newswire. Sat, 14 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000. - Liam Hemsworth enjoys vacation with family and friends in Australia following Miley Cyrus split
Liam Hemsworth is enjoying some quality time with his loved ones.
Mariah Haas. Fox News. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:28:31 GMT. - Australian Bloggers Arrested in Iran
Australia is advising its citizens to reconsider their travel to Iran because of the risk of being detained.
Voice of America. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:29:05 -0400. - Scientists find that corpses move long after death
Criminologist who carried out study in Australian 'body farm' says it could have far-reaching implications for police
Times of Israel. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:19:13 +0000. - Laser printing produces new waterproof e-textiles
Scientists from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, have developed what they say is a cost-efficient and scaleable method for rapidly producing waterproof smart fabrics.
Just Style. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:29:00 GMT. - Chinese-born Australian lawmaker under fire over past links
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - The first Chinese-born lawmaker to be elected to Australia's Parliament has come under attack over her links to the Chinese foreign influence network. ...
Rod Mcguirk. Washington Times. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 04:43:10 -0400. - Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report
BANGKOK (AP) - A Thai Cabinet deputy minister says an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there for four years on a drug smuggling conviction was concocted by his political enemies, and he has no plans to resign. ...
Washington Times. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 06:21:28 -0400. - Australians Flee Homes as Police Investigate Suspicious Fires
Hundreds of Australians have fled their homes in the eastern states as 140 fires ravaged parts of Queensland and New South Wales.
Voice of America. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:25:23 -0400.
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 2007, Australia's estimated population was 20,434,000.
For more news and information about Australia, visit the official Australian government website. For detailed maps of Australia, visit this Australia map website.