Crikey! Deadly Snake Stops Play at Australian Tennis Event
A deadly snake that slithered onto the court stopped play during Dominic Thiem’s victory against James McCabe at the Brisbane International qualifying event in Australia on Saturday.
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Russell Brand Australia Tour Canceled amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Another day, another cancelation for British actor/comedian Russell Brand. The Australia segment of his upcoming comedy tour was dropped Wednesday following the sexual assault accusations from several women that have dominated headlines for the past week.
Fans Attending 2032 Brisbane Olympics Assured Beer Will Flow After Paris Rules Only Elites Can Imbibe
Australians are famous for liking a beer or three when watching sports and the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games will be no different, organizers said Wednesday.
WATCH: Australian Air Force C-17 Cargo Jet Makes Low Level Pass Through City Center
A Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) made a low level pass through the center of Brisbane last week in preparation for the Queensland state capital’s annual Riverfire Festival.
Australian Health Official: ‘Don’t Go Anywhere Near Your Grandkids’ If Unvaccinated
Jeannette Young, the chief health officer of Queensland, Australia, told a press conference on Tuesday that unvaccinated elderly people should avoid contact with their grandchildren after a cluster of coronavirus cases was discovered in four local schools.
Australia: Murder of Elderly Couple in Brisbane Home a ‘Terrorism Incident’
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian detectives suspect the deaths of an elderly couple in their Brisbane home is a “terrorism incident” perpetrated by a knife-wielding man who was shot dead by police, officials said on Friday.
Police: Armed California Resident ‘Safe’; Intrusion Suspect Dead
Police responded to an alleged home intrusion call Monday in Brisbane, California, to find the armed resident “safe” and the suspect fatally wounded.
Qantas Airline Backs Legal Action Against Singer Will.i.am over Racism Allegations
Australia’s Qantas on Monday rejected accusations of in-flight racism from US performer will.i.am, with the airline saying it would back legal action against the Black Eyed Peas frontman.
Australian Catholic Schoolgirls Taught God Is Gender-Neutral
Catholic schoolgirls in Brisbane, Australia, have been banned from using the biblical language of “Lord,” “Father,” and “Son” in prayers in order to instill the idea of a gender-neutral God.
