Samoa declares state of emergency after measles deaths
Samoa has declared a state of emergency after several deaths linked to a measles outbreak, closing schools and placing restrictions on public gatherings.
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Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead
Ryan Costello, a prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization, was found dead in New Zealand at age 23.
London to Sydney flight breaks world records
Until someone invents a device to teleport humans from one side of the Earth to the other, this is the next best thing.
As deadly Australia bushfires rage, Sydney may be running out water
Australia is reeling from deadly bushfires and the worst drought in decades -- but fears are now growing that things could get worse, as a water shortage in the country's biggest city begins to bite.
Firefighters leave note after drinking milk
Firefighters in Australia have been battling some of the worst bushfires in decades -- but one crew still remembered its manners.
Greta Thunberg hitches ride on Australian YouTubers' sailing boat
Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg has found a ride back across the Atlantic to attend the COP25 environmental summit in Madrid, thanks to a pair of Australian vloggers.
Australia's High Court to hear Pell's appeal on child sex charges
Australia's High Court has agreed to consider an appeal against Cardinal George Pell's conviction on five counts of child sex abuse.
Sydney faces 'catastrophic' fire threat
Two Australian states are bracing for a day of "catastrophic" risk as firefighters battle over 100 deadly active bushfires that have produced clouds of smoke seen as far away as New Zealand.
More than 60 bushfires are burning in Australia
Fire officials are warning of "catastrophic fire danger" as firefighters battle dozens of blazes raging across the Australian state of New South Wales.
'Unprecedented' bushfires rip through Australia's New South Wales
A series of "unprecedented" bushfires are raging through Australia's southeastern state of New South Wales, with three people dead and more than 1,000 firefighters battling five emergency-level blazes and dangerous conditions.
World's best boutique hotels for 2019
Its name literally means treasure, so it seems fitting that Bali's Awarta Nusa Dua Luxury Villas & Spa has been recognized as a gem of a boutique hotel.
Australia's women footballers get equal pay in landmark deal
Australia's top women soccer players will now earn the same as their male counterparts after a landmark deal Wednesday that aimed to close the gender pay gap between the country's national teams.
After Uluru, more Australian Aboriginal sites could close
Call it the Uluru effect.
Stray puppy found in rural Australian backyard purebred dingo
A miracle puppy who was found in a rural Australian backyard after possibly being dropped by a bird of prey has been discovered to be a purebred dingo, to the joy of conservationists.
Australian union: Qantas should ground 737 fleet over cracking issue
The union that represents aircraft maintenance engineers in Australia has urged Qantas to ground its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft to ensure any structural cracks in the planes are repaired.
Australian police find $200 million of meth hidden in Sriracha bottles
Four people have been arrested after allegedly trying to sneak 400 kilograms (880 lb) of methamphetamine into Australia in hundreds of bottles of Sriracha-branded hot sauce.
Hundreds of koalas feared killed in Australian bushfires
More than 350 koalas are feared to have been killed by bushfires in Australia's New South Wales state, animal experts say.
Australia sues Google over alleged misuse of location data
Google has been accused of misleading Australian consumers over how it collected and used their personal location data, adding to growing regulatory pressure on the company around the world.
Shark bites off foot of snorkeling tourist in Australia
Two British tourists were injured in a shark attack in northeastern Australia on Tuesday morning, with one losing his foot.
Girl, 11, charged after school teacher stabbed in Australia
An 11-year-old girl has been charged with wounding and knife possession after a teacher was stabbed at an elementary school in Australia on Monday.
Ivan Milat, Australia's notorious 'Wolf Creek' serial killer dies
The notorious Australian serial killer who inspired the horror film
Landmark ruling could change 'exploitative' reality TV forever
When Nicole Prince signed up to take part in Australian reality TV show "House Rules," she likely expected a turbulent experience.
Your favorite beaches could disappear
It's easy to see why millions of people flock to the beach every year.
Crowds surge to Uluru on eve of climbing ban
If you ban it, they will come. That was the case at Uluru, the sacred red rock in Australia's Northern Territory, where tourists flocked to make a final ascent before a permanent ban on climbing came into force.
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