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Once among Pope Francis' closest advisors and the most senior Catholic cleric ever convicted of child sex crimes, Pell is facing up to 50 years in prison. (Photo:AP)

Australian cardinal challenges custody after being convicted of sex crimes

Angry protesters called Cardinal George Pell a 'maggot' and a 'monster' on Wednesday.

27 Feb 2019 8:41 AM

The trial ran for five weeks in Victoria county Court. (Photo:AP)

Top Vatican cleric Cardinal Pell convicted of child sex abuse

Australia's senior most Catholic cleric Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of five counts of child sexual assault.

26 Feb 2019 8:22 AM

An Indian man was sentenced to two months in jail by an Australian court (Representational Image)

Indian tourist jailed in Australia on account of child porn videos on his phone

Manpreet Singh, 32, will be deported to India after completing his prison term, the Australian Associated Press reported.

01 Feb 2019 11:20 AM

Switzerland's Roger Federer waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena after losing his fourth round match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas at Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne. (Photo: AP)

Australian Open 2019: Federer out after losing to 20-yr-old Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Federer, who is 17 years his senior, 6-7 (11-13), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Rod Laver Arena.

20 Jan 2019 6:06 PM

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) said it was assisting the Australian Federal Police at a number of incidents at embassies across Melbourne. (Photo: Twitter)

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.

09 Jan 2019 10:48 AM

Local media showed footage of a large man slashing wildly at police officers before being shot. (Photo: Screengrab | @fayfayang)

1 dead, two injured in Melbourne stabbing attack

Police have also urged the public to avoid the Street after witnesses describe a car bursting into flames.

09 Nov 2018 12:42 PM

The video shows a man in a truck directing racial slurs at a life-sized cut-out made from one of Singh's election placards, which is eventually run over by the truck, the report said. (Representational Image)

Sikh council nominee racially targeted in Australia

Sunny Singh, a Port Augusta City Council nominee, said social media video targeting his race is first time he has experienced racism.

23 Oct 2018 11:22 AM

Wilson resigned as archbishop of Adelaide in July, two months after being convicted. He wanted to hold on to the position until he completed his appeal but came under pressure from Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, fellow clerics and abuse victims to quit. (Photo: File)

Australian archbishop begins home detention over sex abuse cover-up

The court allowed Philip Wilson to serve his detention at home after assessment by authorities due to range of health issues, faced by him.

14 Aug 2018 1:37 PM

Rathod had arrived in Australia four years ago on a student visa to study accountancy. (Photo: Facebook | Maulin Rathod)

Teenage girl charged with murder of Indian student in Australia

Teenager was charged with attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury after arrest, murder.

30 Jul 2018 2:34 PM

According to media reports, emergency services were called to the scene and Maulin Rathod was found with life-threatening injuries. (Photo: Facebook)

25-yr-old Indian student killed in Australia after online date goes wrong

Maulin Rathod, an accounting student, died at a local hospital, after he was found critically injured at the girl's house on Monday night.

26 Jul 2018 9:27 AM

Maulin Rathod, an accounting student, died Tuesday night at a local hospital, after he was found critically injured at the girl's house on Monday night. (Photo: Facebook | Maulin Rathod)

25-yr-old Indian student killed in Australia after meeting girl on dating site

According to media reports, emergency services were called to the scene and Maulin Rathod was found with life-threatening injuries.

25 Jul 2018 7:41 PM

Cummins said, "McAvaney just asked me what my big prediction was that I'd like to see for the summer. And I just basically said 'I'd love to see Virat Kohli not make a hundred because he's a really good player'. (Photo: AFP)

I was trying to pay him a compliment: Pat Cummins on Virat Kohli comment

The comment, which made headlines in the cricket world, was viewed as Cummins bravely laying down a challenge to Kohli.

20 Jul 2018 9:11 AM

Google has denied Trkulja's allegations, saying it had innocently disseminated material published by others. (Photo: File)

Australia court paves way for Google 'underworld' defamation case

A Victorian state court ruled in favour of Google, but Australia's High Court has now upheld an appeal by Trkulja.

13 Jun 2018 2:33 PM

The drama came after Malaysia Airlines lost two Boeing 777s in 2014. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lankan man sent to prison for 12 yrs for hoax bomb on Malaysia Airlines flight

The 26-year-old was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty in a Melbourne court to attempting to take control of an aircraft.

07 Jun 2018 1:51 PM

Wilson was accused of covering up a serious indictable offence by another priest, James Fletcher, after being told about it in 1976 when he was an assistant parish priest in the state of New South Wales. (Photo: AP)

Australian court convicts Catholic archbishop for hiding child sex abuse

Philip Wilson, the archbishop of Adelaide, is expected to be sentenced by the court in June. He faces maximum penalty of two years in jail.

22 May 2018 12:44 PM

"He was just very careful, just to take a picture and he just slipped down there, on the hill," his friend was quoted as saying by the report. (Photo: File| Representational)

Indian student plunges 40 mtrs to death while taking selfie in Australia

Ankit was with friends when he slipped off the 40-metre precipice at The Gap, near the historic port town of Albany, the ABC news reported.

21 May 2018 3:35 PM

The 76-year-old was impassive throughout the hearing in Melbourne that ordered him to face a jury on "multiple" charges, although half of the allegations against him, including some of the most serious, were thrown out. (Photo: AFP)

Pope aide Pell pleads not guilty, to stand trial on sexual abuse charges

'Not guilty', top aide to Pope Francis said loudly, without hesitation when asked his plea, a stance he has taken since first being charged.

01 May 2018 12:06 PM

Guerin was already on suspension and being investigated by the police's anti-corruption watchdog after revelations last week that he made vulgar sexual remarks on a website about a former female police commissioner and a police union chief. (Photo: LinkedIn | Brett Guerin)

Australia’s top cop quits force after ‘crude’ racist, sexist internet posts

'It is behaviour that is completely and utterly unacceptable at Victoria Police,' Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ashton told reporters.

27 Feb 2018 11:28 AM

Acting commissioner Shane Patton said that the police do not believe what happened is terror related but will continue to investigate. (Photo: AFP)

Flinders street incident: Indian among 19 injured as speeding truck mowed crowd

The 45-year-old Kaul was talking to his son while crossing the intersection when he was hit by the car.

21 Dec 2017 8:58 PM

The advertisement also prompted the Indian High Commission in Canberra to lodge a complaint with the Australian government asking for its removal. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

Win for Australian Hindus as watchdog rules ad featuring Lord Ganesh inappropriate

Members of the Hindu community of Australia filed a complaint claiming it had hurt their religious sentiments.

22 Nov 2017 3:12 PM

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