Tag: australia
Australian wrongfully jailed for 19 years wins payout
David Eastman, who was wrongfully jailed for 19 years over the murder of a police Assistant Commissioner has received A$7m (RM19.82 million) in compensation.
Mr Cocky the cockatoo survives being shot fives times in Australia
Mr Cocky, a sulphur-crested cockatoo is being nursed back to health in Australia after being shot five times with air guns.
Magpie attack: Cyclist dies while fleeing swooping bird
An Australian man has died in a bicycle crash while trying to escape from a swooping magpie.
Angry seal ‘helps’ bust alleged drug ring
Australian police believe they have busted an international drug smuggling ring - with the help of an angry seal.
Malaysian student falls to his death from Sydney apartment
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has confirmed that one of its sponsored students, Amirul Ashraff Md Azhar, 22, died at his residence in Sydney, Australia.
Children take 900km drive in stolen car
Four children packed fishing rods and money into a 4x4 before illegally driving themselves more than 900km (560 miles) across Australia
Rare snow hits subtropical Australia
Icy conditions have swept across eastern Australia, bringing snow to areas as far north as subtropical Queensland.
Barefoot royals hug colourful locals on Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Prince Harry and Meghan sat barefoot on Bondi Beach on Friday talking and hugging a circle of colourfully dressed surfers who are raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing.
Dengue fever outbreak stopped by special mosquitoes
Captive-bred mosquitoes spread the bacteria Wolbachia, which hinders dengue transmission. Townsville city has been dengue-free since 2014.
No application from Malaysia to extradite Sirul Azhar – Julie Bishop
The Australian government has yet to receive any formal application from Malaysia to extradite Sirul Azhar Umar said its Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
