Australia
Video Shows Big Snake and Huge Huntsman Spider in Bedroom of Family Home
Australian snake catcher Stuart McKenzie said it was "about as close to a horror movie" as their job gets.
Prince Andrew's Lawyers Say Accuser Can't Sue, as She Lives in Australia
The lawyers said Virginia Giuffre has lived in Australia since at least 2019 and for much of the past two decades and shouldn't be allowed to sue in U.S. court.
Man Ignores Positive COVID Test to go Party at Nightclub, Police Say
Ralph MacIntosh has been accused of failing to self-isolate after being informed that he had returned a positive COVID-19 test
Over 1,000 People Received Inaccurate COVID Test Results Before Christmas
SydPath laboratory in Sydney, Australia, said human error was to blame for over 1,000 people receiving a false negative COVID-19 test.
400 People With COVID Mistakenly Told They Had Negative Test Results
Experts have warned individuals to continue exercising caution even when given a negative COVID test result.
Video Shows Extremely Rare, Endangered Pink Handfish Not Seen for 22 Years
The pink handfish, Brachiopsilus dianthus, was last seen off the coast of Tasmania in 1999.
Venomous Snake Caught at School
The red-bellied reptile was about to shed its skin when it was found at a school on Australia's Sunshine Coast.
21-year-old With Months to Live Checks Off Bucket List Items
Kienan Moore has so far proposed to his girlfriend and had a racing car experience after being told he has terminal cancer.
Cops Seize 22 Pounds of Meth Buried in Potted Plants
Police said the drugs would have a street value of $5 million.
Bounce House Disaster Kills 4 Children After Inflatable Blown Into the Air
The children, aged between 10 and 12, were celebrating their last day of school when a gust of wind suddenly lifted the inflatable into the air.
Social Media Helps Birdsong Record Ascend Australia's Music Charts
"This album is a very special record with some rare recordings," said BirdLife Australia CEO Paul Sullivan.
Caroline Kennedy, Michelle Kwan Nominated for U.S. Ambassadorships
President Joe Biden nominated Kennedy to serve as ambassador to Australia, and Kwan to serve as ambassador to Belize.
TikToker's Viral Encounter With 'Pokémon' Is Venomous Sea Slug
The tiny creature is known for its vibrant blue coloring and is not venomous alone but stores stinging cells from its preferred prey, the Portuguese man o' war.
Video Shows Python With Large Bat Sticking Out of Its Belly
The snake was found with the bat wings nearly poking through its side.
U.K. Joins U.S., Australia Boycott of Beijing Olympics, Athletes Compete
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K. will join in the diplomatic boycott, but he doesn't support boycotts involving athletes and they may compete.
Severed Head of Tiger Shark Dumped on Car Hood After Fishing Competition
Two tiger sharks were killed, weighed and beheaded as part of an annual fishing competition in Australia, local media reported.
Australia to Join US in Diplomatic Boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Citing human rights concerns and recent political conflict between the countries, PM Scott Morrison said Australia will not send diplomats to the 2022 Games.
Big Snake Found Behind Girl's Bedroom Pillows
The python was found slithering at the back of the girl's bed when snake catchers arrived.
Dolphin with 'Massive Shark Bite' on Back Found Dead on Beach
Michael Sutton, who spotted the carcass, said the bite measured about 2 feet across.
Sydney Opera House Extends Six-Figure Contract for Dogs That Chase Seagulls
The Opera House said that the dogs "greatly improve the experience of our visitors."
Baked Baby Bull Shark Found 30 Miles From Coast: Nature at Her Most Extreme
Dr. Leonardo Guida, a shark scientist with the Australian Marine Conservation Society, found the young creature along a drying billabong in Australia's Northern Territory.
TikTok Famous Doctor Who Filmed Procedures Banned From Performing Surgery
Dr. Daniel Aronov had over 13 million followers on TikTok, but the Australian health regulator has banned him from performing surgery amid investigations.
Pet Dog Almost Eaten by Saltwater Crocodile While Walking on Beach
The attack coincides with the saltwater crocodile breeding season, which can make them more aggressive.
Family Finds Snake Wrapped Around Car Mirror: 'Forget Fluffy Dice'
The coastal carpet python, which can reach up to four meters in length, slithered into the car through a window that had been left ajar.
Cat Alerts Owner to Deadly Snake Hiding in Shopping Bags
Ricky Owens has warned owners to pay attention to any unusual behavior in their pets as they might have spotted something in the home.
Australia Adds U.S.-Based Group to List of Banned Terrorist Organizations
The Base, a neo-nazi group, was formed in the United States in 2018. The Base is the second far-right group to make Australia's list of banned organizations.
Australia Might Genetically Modify Feral Cats Out of Existence
Report highlights the dire need to control its feral cat population and protect native wildlife.
Vets Warn Owners of Dogs Getting High on Cannabis After Eating Feces
Dogs who ingest the active cannabis ingredient THC can fall ill, according to scientists who looked at records from four animal hospitals in the Australian city of Melbourne
Man Stabbed Repeatedly in Front of Daughter During Road Rage Incident
A road rage incident escalated to a vicious stabbing that left one man rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Australia's Prime Minister Earns 'F' at Home and Abroad for COP26 Bungling
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's "Australian way" is worse than business as usual. It's a national and international disgrace.