Sources: News Limited
Australian Federal Police announces they have arrested thirteen men, including the vice president of the outlaw Comanchero Motorcycle Club and two teenagers, for illegally smuggling 2.34 tonnes of cocaine into the country after their fishing boat broke down off the coast of Urangan, Queensland, Australia. 2024-12-2
Two people are killed, and more than five buildings are destroyed, as more than forty out-of-control bushfires continue to burn in the Darling Downs in Queensland, Australia. 2023-10-25
Australia announces the creation of the Defence Space command, saying it is designed to counter Russia and Mainland China's ambitions in outer space. The new agency's servicemembers will come from the army, navy, air force, and will also include private contractors. 2022-03-22
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes the Alpine National Park in Victoria, Australia, with tremors felt throughout the state and in parts of New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. Some buildings in Melbourne are damaged but no casualties are reported. 2021-09-22
COVID-19-related restrictions in Victoria are eased in line with the rest of Australia after a recent outbreak was contained. Private gatherings of up to 30 people and public gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed, masks will only be mandated in shopping centres and on public transport, and offices are allowed to return up to 75% of their workforce. 2021-02-27
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that anyone coming into Australia must present a negative COVID-19 test prior to their departure and that masks will be mandatory on all domestic and international passenger flights. The caps on international arrivals will also be reduced for the next month. 2021-01-8
A 37-year-old Woolworths employee is stabbed by a 25-year-old man in Rosebud, Victoria. The crime is believed to be related to mass panic buying across Australian supermarkets that has seen cases of violence between shoppers and staff members. ([https:--www.news.com.au-national-victoria-news-man-allegedly-stabbed-in-woolies-in-victorias-mornington-peninsula-news-story-4817e2e2bec6798855857ac048937e3f News.com.au])2020-03-17
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports a magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia. No damage or injuries are reported. 2016-05-20
Australia and the United States lift sanctions against Fiji following recent democratic elections. 2014-10-31
A media advisor to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard resigns after leaked information that led to a confrontation between Australian Aborigines and Gillard yesterday. 2012-01-27