Australia
Australia Hosts Largest-Ever Military Exercise with 35,000 Troops
Australia has launched its largest-ever war exercise, Talisman Sabre 2025, with over 35,000 military personnel from 19 nations participating in the drills over three weeks. The exercise, which began on Sunday, features live-fire exercises, field training, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, and air and maritime operations. This year’s exercise is the largest and most advanced […]
Melbourne Synagogue Arson Attack, PM Vows Strong Action
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned an apparent arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne, promising to take strong action against those responsible. The attack occurred on Friday night when a man poured liquid on the synagogue’s front door before setting it on fire. Fortunately, all 20 people having dinner inside were safely evacuated […]
US Reviews Aukus Submarine Pact Amid ‘America First’ Agenda
The United States has initiated a review of its multi-billion dollar submarine deal with the UK and Australia, citing the need for the pact to align with its “America First” agenda. This agreement, known as Aukus, aims to enhance military collaboration among the three nations, particularly in response to China’s growing influence. Australia is set […]
Western Allies Sanction Far-Right Israeli Ministers
The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for “repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities” in the West Bank. The sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze in the UK. Both ministers lead far-right political parties that […]
Fatal Mushroom Lunch: ‘Meal was Special’, Trial Told
Erin Patterson, a 50-year-old Australian woman, has gone on trial for allegedly intentionally cooking a fatal mushroom lunch that killed three of her family members. Patterson has pleaded not guilty to murdering her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to kill Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson. According to the prosecution, […]
How Australia’s Most Venomous Creatures Save Lives
Venomous Creatures? In a tiny office known as the spider milking room at the Australian Reptile Park, Emma Teni delicately wrestles a large Sydney funnel-web spider in a small plastic pot. “He’s posing,” she jests as it rears up on its back legs, allowing her to suck the venom from its fangs using a small […]
Brisbane 2032 Olympics: New Stadium and Aquatic Centre Unveiled
In a major overhaul of its original plans, Australia has announced a new vision for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, featuring a state-of-the-art 63,000-seat stadium and a plush indoor swimming venue. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli revealed the updated plans, which include a new Brisbane Stadium in the heart of the city and an aquatic centre that […]