Aboriginal Artist Wins Prestigious Australian Prize for First Time
An Aboriginal painter won Australia’s most renowned arts prize for the first time in its 99-year history Friday for a portrait of indigenous footballer and activist Adam Goodes.
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Cathy Freeman’s Olympic Victory Etched into Australia’s DNA 20 Years On
Cathy Freeman’s triumphant Olympic moment two decades ago officially became part of Australia’s genome Friday, with the nation’s archivists using synthetic DNA data storage to preserve the footage.
Whale Strandings: Some Notable Events
At least 380 pilot whales have died in a mass stranding in southern Australia, officials said Wednesday, in what is likely to be the biggest beaching of the cetaceans in the country’s history.
Australian Stinging Trees Contain ‘Scorpion-Like Venom’: Scientists
Australia is notorious for its venomous spiders, snakes and sea creatures, but researchers have now identified “scorpion-like” toxins secreted by a tree that can cause excruciating pain for weeks.
Young Australian an Unlikely Target for China’s Fury
An Australian university student who has never visited China and has only a modest social media following would seem an unlikely target for the Chinese government.
Forgotten Australian History Showcased in Camel Adventure Pic
Australian director Roderick MacKay was blown away one day in 2014 viewing 19th century photographs of Muslim and Sikh men leading camels through his native country’s harsh desert outback.
Australian Police Arrested a Pregnant Anti-Lockdown Protester at her Home Sparks Outcry
Australian police on Thursday defended arresting a pregnant woman in her home for a Facebook post promoting a rally against virus lockdowns, as footage of the incident went viral and triggered a civil liberties debate.
Fighting Mosquito-Borne Diseases… with Mosquitoes
For decades, researchers have scratched their heads over how to combat deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever.
Adorable Penguin Parade Goes Viral Online
A nightly penguin parade live-streamed from a deserted Australian park has become an online lockdown hit, with hundreds of thousands tuning in to watch the cute creatures waddle back to their burrows from the sea.
Pride Games Reduce Homophobic Slurs at Sports Clubs
Pride games have a positive effect in stemming homophobic slurs among teams taking part, says a new study published Wednesday, but they fail to stop anti-LGBT behavior.
China Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation into Australian Wine
China on Tuesday ramped up tensions with Australia as it launched a probe into wine imports from the country, the latest salvo in an increasingly bitter row between the trade partners.
Google Rallies YouTubers against Australian News Payment Plan
Google has urged YouTubers around the world to complain to Australian authorities as it ratchets up its campaign against a plan to force digital giants to pay for news content.
Beach SOS Leads to Rescue of Sailors Stranded on Pacific Isle
Three Micronesian sailors stranded on a tiny island in the remote Western Pacific were rescued after Australian and US warplanes spotted a giant “SOS” they had scrawled on the beach, officials said.
‘Virtual Kidnappings’ Warning for Chinese Students in Australia
Elaborate “virtual kidnappings” are being used to extort money from the friends and relatives of Chinese students Down Under, Australian police warned Monday, after a spate of transnational scams were reported.
Australia Offers Safe Haven to Hong Kongers
Australia offered pathways to permanent residency for thousands of people from Hong Kong on Thursday in response to China’s crackdown on dissent, drawing a furious reply from Beijing.
