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Hong Kong protest tensions heat up in Australia
World
August 17, 2019
Hong Kong protest tensions heat up in Australia
Hundreds of pro-China demonstrators marched through Sydney Saturday in response to a growing number of rallies in support of the…
Australians vote in first ‘climate election’
World
May 18, 2019
Australians vote in first ‘climate election’
Australians flocked to the polls Saturday capping a bitterly fought election that may be the first anywhere decided by climate…
Global landmarks go dark for Earth Hour
Environment
March 31, 2019
Global landmarks go dark for Earth Hour
The UN headquarters in New York, the pyramids of Egypt and Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue were among top world…
Big Apple joins in ringing in New Year after rough 2018
Life & Style
January 1, 2019
Big Apple joins in ringing in New Year after rough 2018
New York City’s crystal ball dropped as rain-soaked throngs in Times Square cheered and smooched in celebration, joining revelers…
Sydney to kick off global New Year parties with dazzling spectacle
Life & Style
December 31, 2018
Sydney to kick off global New Year parties with dazzling spectacle
Australia’s largest city Sydney will put on its biggest-ever fireworks display to welcome the New Year and kick off…
Black car Bolt’s only demand on Aussie football foray
Culture
August 13, 2018
Black car Bolt’s only demand on Aussie football foray
Usain Bolt might be a superstar athlete but the fastest man ever won’t be getting special treatment when he…
Once overlooked, 2,500-year old coffin may offer clues into ancient Egypt
Archaeology
March 27, 2018
Once overlooked, 2,500-year old coffin may offer clues into ancient Egypt
Australian academics could help unlock mysteries around ancient Egypt after discovering that a 2,500-year old coffin might contain the remains…
AP PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve observances around the world
World
January 1, 2018
AP PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve observances around the world
People around the world are welcoming 2018 with fireworks displays, partying and an array of local traditions. One of the…
Seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations, six dead
World
December 31, 2017
Seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations, six dead
A seaplane crashed into a Sydney river on Sunday, killing six people on a “wine and dine” sightseeing flight ahead…
Australia gay marriage rally draws record crowd ahead of postal vote
World
September 10, 2017
Australia gay marriage rally draws record crowd ahead of postal vote
More than 20,000 people rallied in Sydney on Sunday urging the legalization of same-sex marriage, days ahead of a contentious…