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January 26, 2023

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday

Thousands of Australians marked the country's national day celebrations with rallies in support of Indigenous people, many of whom describe the anniversary of the day a British fleet sailed into Sydney Harbour as "Invasion Day". (CREDIT: Reuters)

January 26, 2023

Australian basketball team opts out of pride jersey after 'barrage of abuse and harmful commentary'

The National Basketball League's Cairns Taipans decided not to wear a pride jersey over backlash the organization has received before even stepping onto the court.

January 20, 2023

Thousands of frenzied fish spotted in a local river: See the crazy video

Niki Bell, 29, was going home in New South Wales, Australia, when she saw thousands of frenzied fish writhing near ducks in a river. "I've never seen anything like it. I had to record it," she said. The fish are thought to be "feral" European carp.

January 16, 2023

10-year-old Australian boy wakes from coma after helicopter collision

An Australian boy woke up from a coma after a helicopter collision that killed four people two weeks ago. Medical staff described the boy's condition as critical but stable.

January 11, 2023

Australian Open director warns Novak Djokovic critics will be removed if they 'disrupt' the tournament

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley warned fans attending the Australian Open that they will be removed if they "disrupt the enjoyment of anyone else" in response to Novak Djokovic.

January 3, 2023

WATCH: Drone footage shows tiger shark swimming several feet from beachgoers - and they don't know it

An Instagram account caught the footage using a drone: the owner showed the video to one of the unsuspecting swimmers, who was "stunned" at how close the shark swam.

January 3, 2023

Shark circles near unsuspecting swimmers

Beachgoers at Hillary’s Dog Beach near Perth, Western Australia, on Dec. 28 enjoyed the sun and surf without any clue that a tiger shark lurked nearby. (Credit: Storyful)

December 22, 2022

Man survives nearly 24 hours in shark-infested water by clinging to piece of wood: 'Very lucky'

A man from Australia was rescued off the north coast of the country after surviving nearly 24 hours in shark- and crocodile-infested waters by holding onto a piece of wood.

November 30, 2022

Australia opposes UNESCO adding Great Barrier Reef to endangered listing

The environment minister of Australia is challenging UNESCO from adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered sites, arguing the reef is no longer at risk.

November 16, 2022

Steve Irwin Day 2022 celebrates the legacy of the late 'crocodile hunter'

Steve Irwin Day is celebrated each year in Australia on November 15 — and this year his family made an appearance, demonstrating their skills with a crocodile for a crowd.