Australia

John Clarke, Who Made Fake News Hilarious, Is Mourned In Australia And New Zealand

2:00pm April 10, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Satirist John Clarke's pitch-perfect portrayal of an Australian senator denying the impact of an oil spill once prompted a Snopes fact-check report.

A Tasmanian tiger in captivity, circa 1930. It is believed that the last wild thylacine was shot in 1930 and the last captive one died in 1936.

Back From The Dead? Reported Sightings Fuel Hope For Return Of Tasmanian Tigers

7:40am March 31, 2017

The last known Tasmanian tiger died more than eight decades ago. It has become the stuff of textbook sketches and yellowing photographs. But now, researchers are launching a new search.

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Smoke and flames rise after a Beechcraft plane crashed into a shopping center after it took off from Essendon Airport in suburban Melbourne, Australia.

Plane Crashes Into Mall In Australia, Killing Pilot And 4 Americans

1:26pm February 21, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The plane crashed into the Direct Factory Outlets mall shortly after takeoff, according to media reports. All passengers are believed to have died in the crash, and nobody inside the mall was injured.

Pope Benedict XVI apologized in 2008 to victims of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic clergy at a mass in Sydney at St. Mary's Cathedral.

Australian Catholic Church Alleges 7% Of Priests Sexually Abused Kids Over Decades

4:47pm February 06, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

"These numbers are shocking, they are tragic and they are indefensible," says a church representative. More than 4,400 people reported allegations of abuse at more than 1,000 different institutions.

President Trump speaks on the phone with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, with national security adviser Michael Flynn (center) and chief strategist Steve Bannon in the Oval Office of the White House on Saturday.

Trump Disparages 'Dumb' Deal With Australia On Refugees

2:17pm February 02, 2017

by Bill Chappell

After reports of an acrimonious discussion about refugees with Australia's prime minister surface, President Trump says, "I will study this dumb deal!"

At first, the camel burger that restaurateur Jamal Hashi spent months trying to perfect didn't sell well. By choosing a different cut of meat, however, he discovered the potential for the burger.

The Long, Slow Trek To Get Americans To Eat Camel Meat

10:53am February 02, 2017

by Erica Berry

In Somalia, camels are prized for their nutritious milk and meat. In Australia, they're environmental pests. So more Somali-American chefs are offering meat sourced from the outback on their menus.

A stroller lies overturned on a street in the central business district of Melbourne, Australia, on Friday. A man deliberately drove into a street crowded with pedestrians, police said. Officials said the incident had no links to terrorism.

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Driver Rams Crowd At A Melbourne Mall, Killing At Least 4 People

10:25am January 20, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

At least 20 people were injured in the incident, which Australian police said is not terrorism-related. Officers had been pursuing the driver in connection with a stabbing earlier in the day.

The Gingerbread Demolition lets people destroy gingerbread houses for charity.

Run, Run, Fast As You Can! We're Smashing Your House, Gingerbread Man

2:03pm December 29, 2016

by Tove K. Danovich

They've been run over with cars, exploded by fireworks, bombarded by cannons and squished under children's snow boots. But in Australia, these baked buildings are demolished for charity — and fun.

A Queensland police officer holds a baby koala that was picked up after a woman was arrested during a traffic stop in Wishart, Queensland, Australia.

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PHOTOS: Australian Police Find Baby Koala In A Backpack

2:54pm November 07, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Police found this bundle of joy in Queensland during a traffic stop. Australian authorities say the little guy is in good health and that they're calling him Alfred.

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Amusement Park Accident In Australia Kills 4

9:34am October 25, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Four adults died on a water ride at Dreamworld amusement park in Queensland state. The attraction — "Thunder River Rapids" — was reportedly a fairly mild ride.