An Australian man who was able to stay a fugitive for two weeks despite a distinctive tattoo covering his entire face and the word “Beast” written across forehead was reportedly arrested on Wednesday. Jaimes Sutton, 24, went viral in the…
Severe weather conditions predicted in Australia from October to April
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) have released a severe weather long-range forecast, warning of flooding, heatwaves, thunderstorms and tropical cyclones to come from October to April. The BOM said the coming severe weather season could see increased risks of widespread…
Newcastle United finalises deal with Australian teenager Garang Kuol
Newcastle United have finalised an agreement which will see highly-rated Australian forward Garang Kuol joining the club from A-League side Central Coast Mariners in January. The 18-year-old made his international debut for Australia against New Zealand last week, becoming the youngest…
Australian man killed by wild kangaroo that was believed to be his pet
A 77-year-old man was attacked and killed Sunday by a wild kangaroo that authorities believe he kept as a pet at his home in southwest Australia, police said. His death marked the first fatal kangaroo attack in Australia in 86…
Red panda found in fig tree, recaptured after escaping Australian zoo
A red panda that spent two days on the lam after escaping from an Australian zoo was recaptured Sunday after he was spotted hanging out in a fig tree in a nearby park. Named Ravi, the 7-year-old panda had arrived…
NASA-funded researchers head to Western Australia for clues on extra-terrestrial life
NASA researchers are studying “Mars-like” salt lakes in Western Australia in their hunt for extra-terrestrial life. Experts from the United States say the region, with its pink-hued water and distinctive trees, is more like Mars than almost any other location…
New Zealand PM to visit Australian counterpart
Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held face-to-face meetings with the leaders of the United States, India, Japan and Indonesia during his hectic two weeks in office, but he will receive a world leader for the first time when…
Cate Blanchett ‘traumatised’ by daughter’s acting request
Cate Blanchett has had a glittering career that has spanned three decades and seen her bag two Oscars, but we’ll never get to see one of her most demanding roles. The Australian star, who lives in East Sussex, has revealed…
Snake slithers out of spice shelves at Sydney supermarket
A grocery run turned into a snake rescue for an Australian woman when she was greeted by a python poking out from a supermarket shelf. Helaina Alati, 25, was at a Sydney store on Monday when the 3m non-venomous snake…