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Sydney’s Iconic New Year’s Eve Fireworks Could Be Cancelled. Here’s Why

December 21, 2024 admin

Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks display could be cancelled this year owing to the ongoing industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) seeking pay rises and improvements to working conditions. New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said she had “grave concerns” about the safety of revellers who would gather in…

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‘Mysterious Black Balls’ Spotted At Sydney Beaches

October 16, 2024 admin

Sydney: Hundreds of mysterious black tar-like balls have washed up on two popular Sydney beaches, prompting lifeguards to close the strands to swimmers. “Mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris” began appearing on Coogee Beach on Tuesday afternoon the local mayor said, leaving flummoxed Australian authorities scrambling to find out what they might be, and where they may…

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Australian PMs Private Chat Caught On Camera In Awkward Summit Blooper

August 29, 2024 admin

Australia PM Anthony Albanese was caught speaking to Kurt Campbell with a coffee cup in hand. Nuku’alofa, Tonga: An unguarded exchange between Australia’s prime minister and a veteran US diplomat about a sensitive Pacific policing plan was caught on camera, causing blushes at a regional summit Thursday. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Secretary of…

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Australia Launches Worlds First Life Saving Deadly Peanut Allergy Treatment For Babies

July 31, 2024 admin

Peanut allergies affect 3% of Australian children by the time they are 12 months old (Representative) Sydney: Australian children with potentially deadly peanut allergies will be offered life-saving treatment in a nationwide programme touted as a world first. Eligible babies will receive daily doses of peanut powder for two years to build up their tolerance,…

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Australia To Outlaw Sharing Deepfake Pornography Without Consent

June 2, 2024 admin

The law will be introduced to parliament in the coming week. (Representational) Sydney: Australia’s government has announced new legislation making it a criminal offence to share deepfake pornographic images of people without their consent. The law, to be introduced to parliament in the coming week, would bring in jail sentences of up to six years…

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50 Injured As Latam Flight Suddenly Loses Altitude: “Blood Was On Ceiling”

March 11, 2024 admin

Many passengers were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the sudden drop. Fifty people were injured on board a Boeing 787-9 flight from Sydney to Auckland after the plane suddenly “dropped” mid-air, according to Forbes. The flight was operated by Chilean airline Latam and the plane experienced a technical issue, which caused “strong movement”…

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