Police Partner Australian Force To Arrest Fraudster, Recover $60,000

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with South Australian Police arrested one Ogenevowero Emefeke for a fraudulent scheme on an Australian national in the Federal Capital Territory.

Scare as Canada and Australia issues alert of possible terrorist attack in Nigeria's Capital, Abuja

Days after the US and UK said terrorists were plotting to strike in Abuja, the Australian and Canadian authorities have also issued travel advisories to its citizens residing in the nation's capital.

Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years after COVID-19 spike

The border between Australia’s two most populous states will close from Tuesday for an indefinite period as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak of the coronavirus in the city of Melbourne.

Australia's Victoria struggles to contain coronavirus

Australia’s state of Victoria recorded 41 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Saturday, double the daily rate seen a week ago, struggling to gain control over the pandemic while the rest of the country continues easing social distancing restrictions.

China sentences Australian to death in fresh blow to relations

An Australian man has been sentenced to death in China, authorities said on Saturday, a development that could further escalate tensions between the two countries.

Black Lives Matter protester tests positive for Coronavirus after going to rally attended by 10,000 people in Australia

A Black Lives Matter protester has tested positive for Coronavirus after attending a rally attended by 10,000 people in Melbourne, sparking fears of second wave of the virus in Australia.

Tragic!!! Great white shark kills surfer off Australia's New South Wales

A 3m (10ft) great white shark has killed a surfer in northern New South Wales, police in the Australian state have said.

REVEALED!!! Cardinal Pell knew of catholic clergy child sexual abuse in Australia for decades

Cardinal George Pell was aware of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Australia as far back as the 1970s and failed to seek the removal of accused priests, according to findings of a top-level inquiry released Thursday.

COVID19: New Zealand PM says no open borders for 'a long time'

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country will not have open borders with the rest of the world for "a long time to come".

Tragic!!! Four police officers killed after being hit by a truck during motorway vehicle stop

Four police officers have been killed after they were hit by a truck on a motorway in Australia.

Two of the officers had stopped the driver of a Porsche for speeding along Melbourne's Eastern Freeway on Wednesday evening.

Elephant kills Australian tourist camping in Namibia

According to reports, the 59-year-old Australian tourist was killed on Thursday morning while camping camping in an area that was not designated for overnight stays.

Oh dear! First-time pilot lands plane after trainer falls ill

A trainee pilot in Australia had to make an emergency landing during his first flight after his instructor fell ill.

Max Sylvester had turned up for his first time in the cockpit of the single-engined Cessna plane, with his wife and three children looking on.

Oh dear! Elderly couple and dog injured in 'horrific, freak' attack by large lizard

An elderly couple and their dog have been injured in a "horrific and freak" attack by a large lizard.

The 72-year-old man suffered significant blood loss when he tried to break up a fight between the goanna and the couple's Jack Russell cross in Queensland.

Oh gosh! Couples tie knot at midnight in Australia's first gay weddings

Same-sex couples married in midnight ceremonies across Australia on Tuesday after the country's last legal impediment to gay marriage expired.

Marriage equality became law on Dec. 9 with overwhelming support in Parliament, but Australia's requirement that all couples give a month's notice for weddings made Tuesday the first possible date for gay marriages.

Oh dear! Australia MP proposes to gay partner in parliament

A lawmaker from Australia's conservative ruling party proposed to his gay partner in parliament Monday just moments after a bill paving the way for same-sex marriage was introduced.

Tim Wilson, who has reportedly been engaged to Ryan Bolger for nine years, fought back tears as he thanked his fiance for enduring a marriage debate that "has been the soundtrack to our relationship".

Wow! Cats kill one million birds a day in Australia

Feral and pet cats kill more than one million birds in Australia every day, new research showed Wednesday, with the staggering slaughter driving the decline of many species.

The study, published in the journal Biological Conversation, estimated that wild cats wiped out 316 million every year, while pets killed 61 million annually.

Alas! Hehehe... Man charged after head-butting former Prime Minister. Read where this happened

A Tasmanian man was charged on Friday after he allegedly head-butted former Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia in Hobart.

Tasmania Police said they arrested and charged a 38-year-old North-Hobart man with “one count of common assault following a police investigation into a complaint made by Tony Abbott.”

Thousands rally in Australia ahead of same-sex marriage vote

Thousands of Australians dressed in rainbow colours rallied Sunday in support of same-sex marriage ahead of a postal ballot, as polls showed the "yes" campaign's lead shrinking despite backing from the nation's top political leaders.

Carrying vibrant posters and calling for marriage equality, the marchers packed the streets of central Sydney and Brisbane two days before the ballot papers were set to be mailed out to some 15 million Australians.

Oh dear! 'Meat-eating' sea lice blamed as paddle leaves Melbourne teen bloodied (PHOTOS)

An Australian teenager is recovering in hospital after he was left with blood streaming from his feet and ankles following a night-time paddle in the ocean.

Sam Kanizay had waded waist-deep into the ocean at Brighton Beach, Melbourne, on Saturday evening and remained still in the water for around 30 minutes.

Transcripts reveal Trump's tense calls with world leaders

Transcripts of President Donald Trump's conversations with the leaders of Mexico and Australia in January offer new details on how the president parried with the leaders over the politics of the border wall and refugee policy.

The president's exchanges with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull just a week after the inauguration were widely reported upon at the time.