TRAVEL April 27, 2020 Travel 'bubble' idea may be first step in reopening tourism between Australia, New Zealand Are travel "bubbles" the next phase in reopening tourism?
Rugby April 21, 2020 Rugby player Mitch Cronin found dead after suspected heart attack in backyard: reports Australian rugby player Mitch Cronin reportedly died Friday while training in his backyard.
Coronavirus April 20, 2020 Australia joins US in seeking probe of China amid questions over coronavirus origin Australia on Sunday called for an “independent international” investigation into China’s management of the coronavirus outbreak and the origin of the pandemic, joining the U.S. in scrutinizing China's role.
Chris Hemsworth April 19, 2020 Chris Hemsworth says he felt 'suffocated' by his Hollywood career Chris Hemsworth was not enjoying living in Hollywood.
Australia April 16, 2020 Australian beer-drinking mayor fined for flouting coronavirus social distancing measures An Australian mayor was slapped with a hefty fine Thursday after being photographed outside a hotel swigging a beer, seemingly violating social distancing measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus April 14, 2020 Mutation strain from India could kill current research efforts for coronavirus vaccine: report A coronavirus strain isolated in India carried a mutation that could render current international vaccine efforts useless, researches in Australia and Taiwan warned.
Coronavirus April 14, 2020 Australia's PM says it's 'unfathomable' that WHO supports reopening of wet markets Australia’s prime minister is blasting the World Health Organization Tuesday over their stance on wet markets, calling it “unfathomable” that the U.N. agency supports them reopening in China.
Cruises April 9, 2020 Australian police seize 'black box' from Ruby Princess cruise ship amid coronavirus homicide investigation The ship has been linked to hundreds of cases of COVID-19, including 15 deaths.
Coronavirus April 9, 2020 Australian police raid cruise ship linked to 600 coronavirus cases, 15 deaths Police wearing protective gear boarded a cruise ship to seize evidence and question crew members of the vessel linked to hundreds of coronavirus infections and 15 deaths across Australia.
RELIGION April 7, 2020 Cardinal Pell welcomes court's dismissal of abuse conviction Cardinal George Pell welcomed Australia’s highest court clearing him of child sex crimes Tuesday and said his trial had not been a referendum on the Catholic Church’s handling of the clergy abuse crisis.
Coronavirus April 2, 2020 Australia begins testing 2 potential coronavirus vaccines, including one from US Australian scientists reportedly announced Thursday the country's national science agency has started the first stage of testing for two potential coronavirus vaccines, including one made by a U.S. company.