Clown School Student Who Tried to Smuggle Gold-Plated Pistol into Australia Claims Google Said It Was 'OK'
A Florida woman who traveled to Australia to "get into clown school" and was stopped when Australian Border Force officers found a pistol and ammunition in her luggage said Google told her it was "OK."
Australia Breaks with US, Votes to Recognize 'Permanent Sovereignty' of Palestinians for the First Time
Australia broke away from the U.S. after the country voted to recognize the "permanent sovereignty" of Palestinians for the first time in a UN resolution.
Australia Jails Man for Giving Nazi Salute in Historic First
A Gen Z neo-Nazi has become the first person in Australia to be sentenced to jail for performing a Nazi salute in public.
Ominous Smelly Balls That Shut Down Australian Beach Finally Explained: 'Absolutely Disgusting'
The little black balls that littered beaches contained components such as human fecal matter, THC, methamphetamine, medications and chemicals
Notorious Australian Breakdancer Raygun Suddenly Quits Sport Over 'Upsetting' Olympics Scandal, Vows to Keep Breaking 'In My Living Room'
Raygun became the subject of memes, roasts and online bullying after her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics failed to earn any points.
Australia to Become First Country to Ban Kids from All Social Media: 'This One Is for the Mums and Dads'
Two methods are currently being trialed for age-limitation on social media; biometrics and government identification.
Study Finally Proves a Monkey Could Actually Type Out Shakespeare -- But It Would Take a Really, Really Long Time
A new study demonstrates that a monkey could type out the works of Shakespeare, just not within the lifespan of our universe.
Australian Police Thwart Massive 'Bluey' Coin Heist After Launching Special Unit Named After the Kids TV Show
An enormous haul of limited-edition Bluey coins have been recovered by Australian police in an operation dubbed Strike Force Bandit.
'Cursed' Statue Removed from City Roof After Years of Controversy: 'He's Going to The Hague'
After five years of controversy, the giant sculpture Quasi, a 16-foot hand with an unsmiling human face, will be removed from atop Wellington's City Gallery.
Australia Refuses to Let Conservative Influencer Enter: Our 'National Interest is Best Served When Candace Owens Is Somewhere Else'
Conservative political pundit Candace Owens has been denied permission to enter Australia, with officials citing her record of controversial statements as reasoning.
Wanted Man Trying to Destroy Evidence Accidentally Sets Himself on Fire, Gives Police Evidence to Catch Him
A man tried to destroy evidence linked to a shooting but accidentally set himself on fire instead.
Woman Ends Up Stuck Upside Down Between Two Massive Boulders for Hours After Chasing Dropped Phone Down a Hole
A young Australian woman found herself stuck upside down in a crevice between two rocks after slipping and falling while trying to retrieve her phone.
Liberal Leader Caught on Camera Flipping Off Reporter: 'I'm Disappointed in Myself'
Tensions were high following a heated exchange between a center-right Australian politician and a journalist who said he was "just doing [his] job."
Salma Hayek Shares New Post Praising "Women Who Support Each Other" Amid Controversy with Nicole Kidman
Various users on social media saw Hayek's post as a "jab" towards Kidman even though other reports suggest that there is no bad blood between them.
WATCH: Government Official Can't Stop Giggling After Revealing Sexy Reason for Train Station Flooding that Disrupted Olivia Rodrigo Fans
An Australian government official giggled his way through a press briefing outside Parliament in which he revealed last week's train station flooding was caused by an "amorous couple."
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Man Convicted for Giving Nazi Salute Vows to Keep Doing It, Hopes the Cops 'Don't See' Him
The self-proclaimed Nazi is the first to be convicted for giving the salute in Victoria, Australia.
Beloved TV Personality Dies, Then Posts Own Obituary on Social Media: 'I Have Left the Building'
On Thursday, Australian TV host Fiona MacDonald posthumously announced her own death on social media.
Politician Shows Up to Work in His Underwear, Denies Being Drunk
Kiama MP Gareth Ward reportedly showed up to state parliament around 4 a.m. July 21 wearing a "T-shirt, underwear and socks."
Couple Denied Seats on Virgin Flight, Forced to Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain on Passport
A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on Brooke's passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.
Mayor Mocked for Using 'Deeply Disturbing' AI Images of 'Dead Bodies' to Promote Plans for New Public Parks
The lord mayor of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece, faced significant online criticism for sharing images that appeared to be AI-generated depictions of proposed parks in the city.
China Says Relations With Australia Back 'On The Right Track'
China hailed mended ties with Australia on Monday, saying relations were "on the right track" as the trading partners moved on from a bitter economic dispute despite a duel for influence in the Pacific. Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived to a grand ceremonial welcome at Parliament House in Canberra.
US, Allies Sanction LockBit Leader Over Ransomware Attacks
The United States, Britain and Australia unveiled sanctions Tuesday against the leader of the Russian ransomware outfit LockBit, which they accuse of extorting billions of dollars from thousands of victims.
Police Probe Killer's Targeting Of Women In Sydney Mall Attack
Australian police said Monday they are investigating why a 40-year-old man with mental illness appeared to target women as he roamed a Sydney shopping mall with a large knife, killing six people and injuring a dozen more.
Trade, Submarines Feature At ASEAN Talks In Australia
Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside US$1.3 billion to bolster trade in a region of rising economic might.
Australia Says Writer Given Suspended Death Sentence In China
Australia's government said Monday writer Yang Jun has been given a suspended death sentence in China, describing it as "harrowing news".
Rescue Teams Evacuate Flood-Ravaged Australian Town
Rescue teams on Tuesday evacuated a flood-ravaged town in northeastern Australia, racing to airlift hundreds of people to safety before they run out of food and water.
Australia, Papua New Guinea Announce Security Deal
Australia clinched a security deal with Papua New Guinea on Thursday, bolstering ties to a key Pacific neighbor that has been courted persistently by China.
Sensational Sinner Steers Italy To Davis Cup Glory Over Australia
Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 as Jannik Sinner crushed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 to seal a 2-0 win over Australia on Sunday in Malaga.
Australia Launches Investigation Into Major Telecoms Outage
Australia's government on Thursday launched an investigation into a nationwide communications outage that crippled phone lines and severed internet access for 10 million customers.