Australia

Children's Health 6 hours ago

Stem cell therapy to correct heart failure in children could 'transform lives'

Doctors and specialists at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, are studying and reprogramming the potential of the blood to treat heart failure in children.

Antisemitism Exposed 6 days ago

ALEX RYVCHIN: Lessons in leadership from Australia's antisemitism crisis

Guest columnist Alex Ryvchin, CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, tells Americans they can learn from the mistakes of his country in failing to address anti-Jewish hate head on.

Antisemitism Exposed December 12

Australia's Jewish community alarmed by rising antisemitism: 'Fear and anxiety'

In the aftermath of arson and vandalism, Jewish Australians seek assistance from their government, even as Australia shifts positions in regards to Palestinian sovereignty

Health December 10

Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities

Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a lab in Australia, the Queensland Government announced on Monday. Queensland Health has launched an investigation into the “major historical breach."

Antisemitism Exposed December 6

Melbourne synagogue set on fire in 'deliberate' attack, Australian PM vows 'zero tolerance for antisemitism'

The Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia was set on fire early Friday morning in what authorities believe was a deliberate arson attack on the Jewish house of worship.

Media November 27

Australian broadcast chair unleashes on Joe Rogan: 'Deeply repulsive'

Australian Broadcasting Corporation chair Kim Williams claimed that people like podcaster Joe Rogan prey on people's fear and anxiety for "malevolent" purposes.

Australia November 27

Australian police officer who used Taser on 95-year-old woman found guilty of manslaughter

A police officer who shocked a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser was found guilty of manslaughter in an Australian court, according to authorities.

Natural Disasters November 13

Tourists stranded in Bali for days after Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights

Thousands of people were stranded at airports in Indonesia and Australia due to the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano. media reports say.

Australia November 11

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found alive on tourist beach

An emperor penguin found earlier this month in Denmark, Australia — about 2,200 miles off the Antarctic coast — is reportedly being cared for by a wildlife expert.

Lifestyle November 8

Social media sensation Pesto the penguin chick begins molting baby feathers, enters 'awkward teen' phase

Pesto the massive king penguin chick has begun his molting process, losing the fluffy brown feathers which defined his look adored the world over on social media.