New map records sites of Australia’s colonial massacres
A new map that tracks the massacres of indigenous Australians by European settlers over more than 80 years, dating from the 18th century, could prove to be the country’s most…
UNESCO leaves Great Barrier Reef off “in danger” list
The United Nations cultural body UNESCO has voted to leave the Great Barrier Reef off its “in danger” list despite recent widespread destruction of the World Heritage Site. The decision,…
Tennis: Aussie men suffer Wimbledon wipeout
Australian tennis has suffered a humiliating wipeout with all six of their men’s singles hopefuls eliminated in the first round for just the second time since World War Two. Bernard…
Australia’s Northern Territory retains stake in China-run port
Australia‘s Northern Territory government says it will retain a 20 percent stake in the strategic Port of Darwin that it leased to China’s Landbridge Group Co in 2015. The tropical…
Guerrilla artists beautify Melbourne’s security bollards
Guerrilla artists in Melbourne are splashing colour over concrete blocks set up around the city’s central business district last month to stop militant attacks with vehicles. “It’s good to see…
AirAsia flight grounded after apparent bird strike damages engine
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X says a flight from Australia to Malaysia was diverted and forced to land in Brisbane because an engine was damaged during take-off by what was…
Australian cricket players to boycott ‘A’ tour of South Africa
Australia‘s players will boycott an “A” team tour of South Africa later this month unless a new pay deal is struck with Cricket Australia beforehand, the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA)…
Vietnamese-American student holding pen is shot and killed by police
A student shot and killed by deputies in Washington state last month, who was originally reported to have been wielding a knife or “sharp object,” was in reality holding only…
Australian counter terrorism police charge two teens with weapons offences
Australian counter terrorism police have charged two teenage men with selling weapons and drugs, saying they were on the periphery of a large number of terror suspects being monitored. The…
Pell case shows poor judgment, will stain Pope Francis legacy, victims say
The charging of a top Vatican official, Cardinal George Pell, with sex-abuse crimes this week will permanently stain the legacy of Pope Francis, exposing poor judgment in his appointment, victims…
