Breaking News and Current Events in Australia
- ADORABLE VIDEO: Chunky bulldog insists on using cat flap at Melbourne home
One chunky puppy in Melbourne may not have a good sense of self.
Wls. ABC News. Thu, 20 Jun 2019 03:24:16 +0000. - Adorable moment a bulldog almost gets stuck in a CAT FLAP as it squeezes its way into its home
This is the adorable moment a bulldog struggles to get through a cat flap at its home in Australia. The pampered pooch has to wiggle its behind in order to squeeze back inside.
Daily Mail. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:56:58 +0100. - I Am Mother is an Aussie success story, though you'd never know it
The Netflix sci-fi film was shot in South Australia by a West Australian director, but tells a universal story brilliantly.
Karl Quinn. Sydney Morning Herald. Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:46:00 +1000. - Instagram model criticized for having too large of a baby bump: 'I would get comments everywhere I went'
An Australian bikini model, and mother-of-two, was shamed for having too large of a baby bump when she was expecting her second child.
Alexandra Deabler. Fox News. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:04:45 GMT. - Jacobs to Deliver Project Services, Eyes Growth of BIAF Unit
Jacobs (JEC) is set to deliver integrated project services for the construction of a new Australian embassy in Washington DC, which will help the company's BIAF business.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:43:00 GMT. - Rugby-playing detective tackles intruder
An Australian detective was forced to take action after an unexpected interruption to a press conference.
BBC News. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:40:32 GMT. - Sperm donor is child's legal father, Australian court rules
It prevents his child's biological mother and her wife from moving to New Zealand with the girl.
BBC News. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:19:19 GMT. - Sperm donor is legal father of child, rules Australian court
A man, who donated sperm to his gay friend, has parental rights over their daughter, according to a High Court verdict.
Al Jazeera. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:27:29 GMT. - LaMelo Ball Will Follow R.J. Hampton To The Australian Pro League
LaMelo Ball will follow R.J. Hampton to Australia's NBL next season before entering the 2020 NBA Draft, where he will now be a projected first-round pick.
By Adam Zagoria, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 10:46:00 +0000. - Springer-Miller Systems Partners With iVvy Venue Management Solution
Queensland, Australia - June 17th 2019 - iVvy Inc., the award-winning Venue Management Software company, today announced a partnership with Springer-Miller Systems (SMS) the leading guest-centric hospitality management system. ...
Hsyndicate. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:08:34 +0200. - Belgian dad pleas for help to find son missing in Australia
An encrypted phone message sent by a missing Belgian tourist could hold a clue to the 18-year-old's disappearance from an Australian coastal town, his father said on Monday. ...
Yahoo. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:04:17 -0400. - Man Accused In New Zealand Mosque Shootings That Killed 51 Pleads Not Guilty
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, who appeared in Christchurch High Court via video link, smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas on charges of terrorism, murder and attempted murder.
Scott Neuman. NPR. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 03:28:52 -0400. - Police raid Australian public broadcaster over leaked Afghanistan war crimes documents
Search of ABC head offices prompts complaints over assault on press freedom
Peter Stubley. The Independent. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:27:00 GMT. - Gunman in Australia kills 4 in 5 different shooting locations
A suspect had been arrested, police said.
Jerusalem Post. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:09:23 GMT. - Xbox deodorant helps you smell like a gamer - CNET
Unfortunately, it's only available in Australia and New Zealand.
Oscar Gonzalez. CNET. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:16:37 +0000. - Australia union calls for equal World Cup prize money
The Australian players' union has called on FIFA to award the same prize money for the Women's World Cup that is provided for the men's tournament. Professional Footballers Australia launched a website to bring the campaign to light. ...
Anne M. Peterson. Washington Times. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:54:38 -0400. - Australians planning to retire to France warned over little-known pension trap
For many people retiring to France is a lifelong dream, but for anyone in Australia thinking of making the move, there is a little-known fact about pensions that could put a dampener on their plans.
The Local. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:47:38 +0200. - Australia Securities Exchange, wooing Israeli tech, seeks dual-listing with TASE
20 Israeli firms are now on the ASX, but future listers are expected to be more developed and raise more money, ASX head of listings says
Times of Israel. Wed, 29 May 2019 08:23:40 +0000. - Scientists Discover Fungus That Collects Gold From Its Environment
The Australian fungus could help miners find the next generation of underground gold deposits
Smithsonian. Tue, 28 May 2019 16:33:40 +0000. - Iconic Australian working dog may not be part dingo after all
Researchers have found no genetic evidence that the iconic Australian kelpie shares canine ancestry with a dingo, despite Australian bush myth.
Science Daily. Tue, 28 May 2019 09:52:25 EDT.
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.