Australia
Israeli student, killed in Australia while on phone with her sister
Her body was found on Wednesday morning by passers-by at 7 am about 50 meters from the stop where she exited the tram.
Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, others in Melbourne
A major operation is underway after packages were delivered to at least 10 international consulates across Melbourne.
Australian regulator says probe of tech giants spurs five investigations
The ACCC’s report recommended a new regulatory body be set up to monitor Facebook and Google.
Australian watchdog wants a regulator for Google, Facebook
The recommendation, in a preliminary report on the US firms’ market power, is being closely watched around the world.
Australia anti-encryption law rushed to passage
Cybersecurity experts say the law, the first of its kind globally, will instead be a boon to the criminal underworld.
Australia passes bill to force tech firms to hand over encrypted data
The bill, staunchly opposed by the tech giants which fear Australia could be an example as other nations explore similar rules.
Chris Gayle awarded $300,000 in defamation case against Australia media
The Australian media had accused Gayle of exposing himself to a female massage therapist during a Sydney training session in 2015.
Holy Cow: Australia’s giant steer has internet in splits
Owner Geoff Pearson said Knickers was too heavy to go to the slaughterhouse.
Amazon re-opens US store to Australian shoppers after backlash
The reversal relieved shoppers who had complained since July about being locked out of the much larger range of offerings.
Australia’s same-sex penguin couple become parents
Sphen and Magic had caught the attention of aquarium workers when they were constantly seen waddling around and going for swims together.