May 9, 2022 Australian singer Nick Cave announces death of son Jethro Lazenby Musician Nick Cave confirmed the death of his son, Jethro Lazenby, in a statement released on Monday morning. He was in his early 30s.
April 7, 2022 Sydney calls on thousands to evacuate due to flash fooding Torrential rain pummeled Australia's east coast on Thursday with Sydney receiving nearly a month's rain overnight, triggering evacuations as authorities warn of more rain through the day.
March 31, 2022 Fox Corp's Lachlan Murdoch slams Big Tech censorship, COVID lockdowns in speech touting Australian 'identity' The Fox Corporation CEO gave an impassioned speech defending Australian freedom at the Institute of Public Affairs.
March 23, 2022 Hillsong founder resigns amid 'inappropriate' behavior toward two women Hillsong founder Brian Houston has resigned amid allegations of “inappropriate behavior” he allegedly exhibited toward two women, the church announced.
February 17, 2022 Sydney shark attack victim identified as British expat engaged to marry girlfriend A 35-year-old British man has been named in reports as the swimmer who was killed in a shark attack off an Australian beach this week.
February 16, 2022 Swimmer dies in shark attack in Sydney, suffered ‘catastrophic injuries’ Remains belonging to a swimmer were located Wednesday off a beach in Sydney, Australia, after a brutal shark attack that resulted in “catastrophic injuries.”
February 7, 2022 Canadian-style trucker protests spread throughout the world Following the example of the thousands of Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the capital of Ottawa, truckers in other countries have begun organizing their own versions of the "Freedom Convoy."
January 29, 2022 Ash Barty defeats Danielle Collins for Australian Open women's title Ashleigh Barty of Australia has won the women's title at the Australian Open in Melbourne, defeating Danielle Collins of the United States in two sets – 6-3, 7-6 -- with the second set decided in a tiebreaker.
January 28, 2022 COVID strikes Kiribati: One of the last uninfected places on Earth When the coronavirus began spreading around the world, the remote Pacific archipelago of Kiribati closed its borders, ensuring the disease didn’t reach its shores for nearly two full years.
January 25, 2022 Australian Open officials reverse ban on Peng Shuai shirts following backlash Australian Open officials have reversed their decision to ban shirts supporting Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai just days after a group of fans was told they could not wear or display anything making a political statement, prompting widespread backlash.