Tag Archives: Australia

“Cockpit Mishap” Blamed For Airliner’s Nosedive

The Insider reports: Monday’s Latam Airlines incident might have been caused by a flight attendant accidentally hitting a switch in the cockpit, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was flying from Sydney to Auckland when it suddenly dropped. 50 people were treated by paramedics, of whom 12 were sent to the hospital, the New Zealand Herald reported. …

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Gay Australian Cop Charged In Murder Of Gay Couple

The BBC reports: A 28-year-old police officer has been charged with murdering missing Australian TV personality Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies. Detectives launched a frantic search on Wednesday after the couple’s bloodied items were found in a bin near Sydney. Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, Baird’s ex-boyfriend, was being sought by police and handed himself in on Friday. Detectives say they …

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Sydney And Auckland Ring In 2024 With Fireworks

The Associated Press reports: As the clock struck midnight in Australia, tons of explosives erupted in a 12-minute display that focused on the Sydney Harbor Bridge. More than 1 million people — a number equivalent to one in five of the city’s residents — watched from the shore and from boats in the harbor. “It’s total madness,” said German tourist …

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Oz Leader Mocks “Big Baby” Junior For Canceled Tour

The Guardian reports: Australia’s home affairs minister, Clare O’Neil, has called Donald Trump Jr “a big baby” after his tour of the country was postponed. Trump Jr’s promoter blamed “cancel culture”, even though he was granted a visa to travel to Australia. He was scheduled to speak in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, with the first of the events to be …

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Junior Cancels Australia Tour Amid Local Backlash

The Sydney Morning Herald reports: Donald Trump’s eldest son has cancelled a planned speaking tour of Australia just days before he was due to arrive in the country amid doubts over whether the Albanese government would grant him a visa. Donald Trump Jr was scheduled to make appearances in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne between July 9 and July 11, but …

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Australian Petition: Ban Junior From Entering Country

The Independent reports: By Monday nearly 15,000 people had signed the Change.org petition protesting against the former president’s eldest son attending the “Turning Point Australia” event. The group is affiliated with right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk’s “Turning Point USA”, which aims to reach the next generation of conservatives. “Donald Trump Junior is a far-right agitator who spreads bigotry wherever he goes,” …

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Australia’s Victoria State Premier Calls Out Threats By Anti-LGBTQ Haters: Take Your Ugly Behavior To Florida

“This Americanisation of our politics has no place here. My message to those people is, very clearly: if you want to behave like the worst elements of the Floridian Republican Party, get to Florida. “Head over there, where your hateful views might be worth something. They are worth nothing here. We will not stand for this sort of ugly behavior. …

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Australia’s Barry Humphries/Dame Edna Dies At 89

The BBC reports: Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. The star had been in hospital in Sydney after suffering complications following hip surgery in March. He had a fall in February. Humphries’ most famous creation became a hit in the UK in the 1970s and landed her own TV …

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Pharma Claims Nasal ED Spray Works In Five Minutes

The New York Post reports: Viagra could soon be getting some very stiff competition. Researchers in Australia claim to have developed a nasal spray to combat erectile dysfunction — and it could be rolled out to American consumers within two years. The spray-to-play product reportedly works in as little as five minutes, meaning it could be a bedroom game changer …

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Australian State Raises Trans Flag After Nazi Rally

Australia’s News Corp affiliate reports: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed his government will fly the transgender flag outside its offices in response to rallies against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. An anti-transgender rally held in Melbourne on the weekend has sparked fierce criticism after members of neo-Nazi group performed the Nazi salute. Counter protesters clashed with the demonstrators who …

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Australia’s Victoria State May Outlaw Nazi Salutes After Nazis March In Melbourne Alongside Anti-Trans Haters

Australia’s News Corp outlet reports: The Victorian government said it was open to looking at further action against the display of hate symbols after a group of protesters performed Nazi salutes outside parliament on Saturday. Clashes broke out on Saturday between rival protest groups on the steps of Victoria’s parliament after a group of men performed Nazi salutes. The men …

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Nazis Sieg Heil At Melbourne Anti-Trans Rally [VIDEO]

Melbourne’s News Corp affiliate reports: Large crowds of protesters from two competing rallies have clashed in the streets of Melbourne over LGBTQI+ issues as an anti-transgender activist, Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, continues her speaking tour of Australia. Ms Keen-Minshull, who goes by the moniker Posie Parker, is a British woman who founded group Standing for Women. She describes herself as a women’s …

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HISTORY: Australian PM Marches In Sydney Mardi Gras

The Guardian reports: Amid the rainbow tulle, sequins and sparkles of Sydney’s 45th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade emerged the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, in a simple open-necked shirt and jeans. Albanese is the first sitting prime minister to join the parade, which celebrates and continues to push for equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. The parade, under the theme …

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Australian Guilty Of 1988 Murder Of Gay US Tourist

NPR reports: An Australian pleaded guilty on Thursday to the manslaughter of an American who fell to his death 35 years ago from a Sydney clifftop that was known as a gay meeting place, with the victim’s family welcoming the latest twist in their long campaign for justice. Scott White’s admission in the New South Wales state Supreme Court comes …

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Australia To Remove British Monarchy From Banknotes

From the Reserve Bank of Australia: The Reserve Bank has decided to update the $5 banknote to feature a new design that honours the culture and history of the First Australians. This new design will replace the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The other side of the $5 banknote will continue to feature the Australian Parliament. This decision …

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Megachurch Pastor Accused Of Child Rape Coverup Allegedly Told Victim “You Tempted My Father” [Video]

The Guardian reports: Hillsong church founder Pastor Brian Houston allegedly told a man who had been repeatedly raped as a child by Houston’s father “you know this is all your fault, you tempted my father,” Sydney’s Downing Centre local court heard on Monday. The man who was sexually assaulted by Pastor Frank Houston as a child said he was pressured …

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800 Test COVID+ On Cruise Ship Docked In Sydney

The BBC reports: A holiday cruise ship carrying about 800 passengers with Covid-19 has docked in Sydney, Australia. The Majestic Princess cruise ship arrived at Circular Quay, having sailed from New Zealand. About 4,600 passengers and crew were aboard the ship when it docked – meaning around one in five had Covid. The outbreak is reminiscent of the Ruby Princess …

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Australian Outlet Denies Defaming Murdochs By Calling Them “Unindicted Co-Conspirators In Continuing Crisis”

Australia’s Crikey reports: Private Media has filed its defence to the defamation claim made by Lachlan Murdoch [photo] against the company and its journalists. Since the beginning, our intention has been to bring the use of defamation law by the rich and powerful into the light, so we wanted to explain the key points of our legal defence and what …

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King Charles Formally Proclaimed Monarch Of Canada, New Zealand, And Australia In Separate Ceremonies

Reuters reports: King Charles was officially proclaimed head of state of both Australia and New Zealand at ceremonies on Sunday in the nations’ capitals. In New Zealand, the proclamation of Charles as monarch, taking over from Queen Elizabeth who died on Thursday aged 96, took place in the parliament in Wellington. Speaking from parliament’s steps, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said …

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Fox Scion Sues Outlet Over Piece Linking Family To Riot

The New York Times reports: Lachlan Murdoch, the chief executive of the Fox Corporation, filed a defamation lawsuit against an Australian news site on Tuesday, a day after the outlet challenged him to make good on his threats to sue over a column that claimed links between the Murdoch family and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Mr. Murdoch, the son …

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