September 15, 2020 Chinese firm collects data of US leaders, military The data cache, called the Overseas Key Information Database, allegedly offers insights into more than 2 million foreign political, military, and business leaders -- including at least 50,000 Americans.
September 14, 2020 Facebook loses bid to avoid Australian legal action over data mishandling claims Facebook will not be able to avoid a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Australia’s Privacy Commissioner over allegations it mishandled the personal information of more than 300,000 Australians after the Federal Court ruled against the social media giant today.
September 11, 2020 Australian teen creates coronavirus care packages in honor of Pay it Forward 9/11 Australian teenager Rebecca Wilson is celebrating her 16th birthday by ‘paying it forward’ and organizing care packages for coronavirus first responders in Sydney.
September 8, 2020 Shark attack in Australia kills man surfing off Gold Coast beach A surfer died Tuesday after a shark mauled him at a popular beach on Australia’s Gold Coast, an official said.
September 8, 2020 Last 2 journalists working for Australian media leave China The last two journalists working for Australian media in China have left the country after police demanded interviews with them and temporarily blocked their departures, the Australian government, and their employers said Tuesday.
September 3, 2020 Pregnant Australian mother cuffed after she advocates against coronavirus lockdown A 28-year-old pregnant Australian woman said Thursday she was not aware she had broken any law before she was handcuffed and led away by authorities for allegedly inciting activists to demonstrate against COVID-19 pandemic-related shutdown orders.
September 2, 2020 Australian man finds 2 huge pythons in home after they crash through kitchen ceiling A man in Australia discovered two massive pythons slithering in his home Monday after the snakes crashed through his kitchen ceiling under their combined weight.
August 31, 2020 Australian rangers trap 770-pound crocodile near Outback tourist spot Wildlife rangers in Australia have trapped a 14.5-foot, 770-pound saltwater crocodile at a tourist spot in the country’s Northern Territory.
August 29, 2020 Manny Ramirez, 48, signs with Australian Baseball League team Manny will continue to be Manny in the Land Down Under.
August 28, 2020 Christian band Hillsong Young & Free says new album 'needed for a time like this' Popular Christian youth band Hillsong Young & Free’s new album “All Of My Best Friends” released Friday was recorded live at the Australian church’s summer camp prior to the coronavirus pandemic with a message that could not be more relevant.