Tag: Australia
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Australian State uncovers 760 mystery cases of COVID-19, closes schools, bans weddings
A total of 760 mystery cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which are cases where authorities have been unable to identify a source of infection have been reported in Victoria, Australia. With the development, Premier Daniel Andrews declared a state of disaster in Victoria from 6:00 pm on Sunday, with Melbourne residents having to see stricter…
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Four die in mid-air plane collision
Four people died after two small planes crashed mid-air at a regional airport in Australia, the Police said. The incident took place near Mangalore Airport, some 120 kilometres north of Melbourne on Wednesday morning. “Emergency services were called to two separate crash scenes. “It is believed that two aircraft collided mid-air before crashing,’’ Victoria Police’s…
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Anglican Church ‘in crisis’ over same-sex marriage
One of Australia’s most senior Anglicans has declared the church is in a new “crisis” over same-sex marriage as Melbourne Archbishop Philip Freier tries to calm a week of frenzied debate over whether LGBTQI people are welcome in the faith. Dr Freier, the Anglican Primate or head bishop, said crisis was “a strong word” and…
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Out-of-control bushfires destroy homes in Australia
Several out-of-control bushfires in eastern Australia have destroyed a number of buildings and homes, officials have said, issuing emergency warnings. Three out-of-control bushfires in northern New South Wales (NSW) have been upgraded to emergency level, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) said on Tuesday, adding the bushfires were spreading quickly. The “very dangerous” blaze burning in…
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FIFA WWC: Norway sink Australia in penalty shootout to reach last eight
Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalty kicks to reach the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2007 on Saturday in Nice. But this was after a highly-entertaining 1-1 draw which both sides could only end up with after extra time play. Norway’s Isabell Herlovsen opened the scoring shortly after the half…
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New Australia law threatens social media firms with fines, jail over violent content
Australia will fine social media companies up to 10 per cent of their annual global turnover and imprison executives for up to three years if violent content is not removed “expeditiously” under a new law passed by the country’s parliament on Thursday. The new law is in response to a lone gunman attack on two…
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World’s largest floating LNG platform starts production in Australia
Royal Dutch Shell said on Wednesday it has begun output at its Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility in Australia, the world’s largest floating production structure. It is also the last of a wave of eight LNG projects built in the country over the last decade. The project started up later and cost more…
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Recognising Jerusalem as capital of Israel will threaten Australia’s relationship with Indonesia – Ex PM
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday warned his successor that recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel would threaten Australia’s relationship with Indonesia. Following a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at a global conference, Turnbull advised Prime Minister Scott Morrison who deposed him as leader of the governing Liberal Party in August…
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Australia, Netherlands hold Russia legally responsible for Malaysian MH17 crash
Australia and the Netherlands have decided to officially hold Russia accountable for its role in downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, paving the way for the two countries to possibly take legal action against Moscow. MH17, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down over eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014,…
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Four children, three adults found dead with gunshot wounds
Four children and three adults were found dead with gunshot wounds on Friday in a rural home in south-western Australia, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the small community. Police are treating it as a murder-suicide and said they are not looking for any suspects. West Australian Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said officers…