"Home and Away" actor Orpheus Pledger arrested in Australia after evading assault charges court appearance. Taken into custody on Thursday following a manhunt.
A sperm whale, filmed swimming near beachgoers in Western Australia, has passed away after getting stuck on a sandbar. Despite efforts by wildlife officers to guide the injured and severely sunburnt whale back to deeper waters, it succumbed to its condition. On Saturday, swimmers were seen interacting with the 15m (49ft) mammal while it was still alive, raising concerns about risks to both the whale and humans.
Two-time Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal has been listed as a participant in the upcoming tournament, marking his return to competitive tennis after an injury-induced hiatus of nearly a year. The 37-year-old Spaniard has been sidelined since sustaining a hip flexor injury at the previous Australian Open. Nadal, a former world number one, recently confirmed his comeback at the Brisbane International in January.
The world has been closely observing the geopolitical tensions between the United States and China. As the two global superpowers continue to compete for dominance, the United States has been formulating a strategic plan to counter China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region. And at the heart of this plan lies the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia.
Australian airline Qantas has secured its gender-based uniform guidelines, allowing male employees to put on make-up and feature long hair.
An aged Australian lady with dementia is in a clinic with existence-threatening injuries after being Tasered by police at a care domestic.
The Australian Grand Prix promoter has been found to have seriously breached FIA protocols and safety measures after Formula 1 fans trespassed on the track before the end of the race.