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Australia to Hold General Election on May 3: Key Contenders and Issues to Know

28 Mar 2025

Australia will hold its general election on May 3, as announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday (March 28). The contest is expected to be fought between Anthony Albanese’s Labour Party and Peter Dutton’s Liberal-National Coalition. Key election issues include the rising cost of living, energy policies, and relations...

Australia PM Albanese Moves To Call May 3 Election As Labor Faces Tight Race

28 Mar 2025

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese showed up at Governor-General David Hurley's official residence on Friday to formally request permission to call an election for May 3, local reports say. The prime minister is required, under Australia's constitution, to get the Governor-General's approval, as he is the representative of Britain's King...

Expat in Australia Shocked as Uber Eats Order Ends Up 15,400 km Away

27 Mar 2025

An Australian expat was left stunned when his Uber Eats meal was delivered to Dublin, Ireland—almost 9,600 miles (15,400 km) away from where he really was. The 29-year-old, a native of Belfast, was hanging out with friends Kyle, 33, and Sarah, 29, one evening when he ordered a takeaway for...

Pseudo-Monsoon Causes Severe Flooding Lashing Australia’s East

26 Mar 2025

A massive 2,000-kilometre-long rain band has caused widespread flooding across Queensland. Several towns have been completely cut off due to days of continuous rainfall. The phenomenon, described as a “pseudo-monsoon,” has brought record-breaking rainfall to the region. The pseudo-monsoon is being driven by a slow-moving trough, which is pulling tropical...

Devastating Floods In Australia: 200,000 Properties Lose Power

10 Mar 2025

Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded large areas along Australia’s east coast on Monday, causing widespread disruption. A 400‐kilometre stretch of coastline across Queensland and New South Wales received heavy rainfall, with Brisbane recording nearly 30 centimetres in 24 hours. The downpour led to flash flooding, submerging...

Australian Journalist Robbed Live On Air While Reporting on Crime Rates

09 Mar 2025

When broadcasting live on crime in Adelaide, Australian reporter Hayden Nelson had his gear stolen. 7+ reporter Nelson was presenting a breakfast show Sunriseon7 segment outside Rundle Mall when a thief accosted the crew. Having greeted them warmly, the thief stole one of their lights and left. Nelson recounted the...

Indian-Origin Leader’s Dark Plot Using Excel And Fake Jobs To Facilitate Rape In Australia

09 Mar 2025

Balesh Dhankhar, once a respected figure in the Indian-Australian community, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for raping five Korean women, in a case described by the judge as “premeditated and elaborately executed.” The crimes, which included drugging, assault, and recording his offenses for his own gratification, have...

Cyclone Alfred Approaches Australia: Evacuations, School Closures, and Severe Weather Warnings Issued

06 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall in Australia on Saturday morning, dumping heavy winds and heavy rain on northern New South Wales (NSW). The late landfall may extend harsh weather, increasing dangers for people. Yet authorities expect the cyclone to reduce to a Category 1 storm by landfall....

Fast Food Boom in Australia: Convenience or Cost?

04 Mar 2025

Australia’s fast food landscape has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Gone are the days when Australians had only a handful of fast food chains to choose from. McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s, KFC, and a few others dominated the market, offering the traditional fast food options like burgers, fried chicken,...

Couple Forced To Sit Next To A Dead Body For 14 Hours: Qatar Airways Defends Crew

01 Mar 2025

Qatar Airways has come under scrutiny after a passenger death on a 14-hour flight from Melbourne to Doha sparked outrage. The airline has now defended its crew’s actions, stating that they acted "quickly, appropriately and professionally" during the incident. Incident Overview On a long-haul flight, a woman passed away unexpectedly,...

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