August 8, 2018 Pro golfer Jarrod Lyle dead of cancer at age 36 Australian professional golfer Jarrod Lyle has died after a long battle with cancer, his wife announced Wednesday.
August 3, 2018 Woman convicted of ax attack after jurors reject her transgender medication defense An Australian woman who injured two people during a convenience store ax attack has been convicted of attempted murder after jurors reportedly rejected her argument that she was suffering from a mental episode caused by medications she was taking to transition from male to female.
August 1, 2018 Stray dog runs half-marathon, gets a medal A stray dog who decided to join in on a half-marathon in Australia not only finished the race, but also earned a medal in the event.
July 23, 2018 American tourist plunges to death after falling from Sydney cliff while taking a selfie A 19-year-old American tourist visiting Australia plunged to his death after he fell from a cliff while taking a selfie, police said.
July 2, 2018 Australian bishop convicted of covering up child sex abuse is sentenced The most senior Roman Catholic cleric in the world to be convicted of covering up child sex abuse has been sentenced in an Australian court to 12 months in detention.
July 2, 2018 Australia store owner pelts ax-wielding robber with tuna cans and Pringles A store owner in Australia recently proved an ax-wielding robber was no match for tuna fish and Pringles.
July 1, 2018 Shark drags woman into crocodile-infested waters in Australia A “once-in-a-lifetime” trip in May for a woman in Australia quickly turned into a harrowing experience when she suffered a bite while feeding a shark, which then dragged her into the water.
June 18, 2018 Three drivers escape death as truck jumps highway median and lands on their cars Drug use is suspected.
June 17, 2018 Video shows jockey and horse falling, going on to win race Amazed steeplechase racing fans in New Zealand watched a jockey and his horse win a race on Saturday after surviving a terrifying fall.
June 17, 2018 Nazi flag photo from Afghanistan angers Australia's prime minister Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has issued a statement condemning soldiers who flew a Nazi swastika flag above a military vehicle while on duty in Afghanistan in 2007, Voice of America reported Saturday.