Two light aircraft collided near Australia's largest city, Sydney, killing three Saturday, local police said.Emergency services received

King Charles III arrives in Australia on Friday, beginning the most strenuous foreign trip since his cancer diagnosis and a tour showcasing

Australia has seen a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months, with one health expert concerned that low vaccination rates could be driving a spike outside cities. So far this year, 737 cases have been recorded, with the vast majority of cases occurring in the last few months. In comparison, there were…

A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Rome over the 1977 murder of two women in their home in Melbourne, Australian police said Saturday. Police said they would seek to extradite the dual Australian-Greek citizen over the stabbing deaths of 27-year-old Suzanne Armstrong and 28-year-old Susan Bartlett. Victoria state police declined to comment on a…

Anti-war protesters set bins alight and threw horse manure at police during clashes in Australia on Wednesday, with officers arresting 33 people and using tear gas, stun grenades and pepper spray to disperse the crowd. Activists were protesting against a three-day military expo in Melbourne which showcases weapons and technology from around the world. Local…

Australia will ban children from using social media with a minimum age limit as high as 16, the prime minister said Tuesday, vowing to get kids off their devices and "onto the footy fields". Federal legislation to keep children off social media will be introduced this year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, describing the impact…

Australia plans to cap foreign student numbers starting next year, the government said Tuesday, curbing a multi-billion dollar industry as it faces political heat on immigration. New international student numbers for universities, higher education and vocational training will be limited to 270,000 in 2025, Education Minister Jason Clare told a news conference. "It will mean…

An amateur pilot had been celebrating with colleagues before he "misappropriated" a helicopter and fatally crashed into the roof of an Australian hotel, his employer said Tuesday. Hundreds of patrons were evacuated from the DoubleTree by Hilton in the tropical tourist hub of Cairns on Monday morning after the twin-engine helicopter crashed, igniting a fiery…

A helicopter crashed into the top of a Hilton hotel in northeastern Australia on Monday, killing the pilot and igniting a fiery explosion on the building's roof. Hundreds of patrons were evacuated from the DoubleTree by Hilton in the tropical tourist hub of Cairns after the twin engine helicopter crashed around 1:50 am local time.…

Australia said Monday it had signed a deal to allow the exchange of nuclear secrets and material with the United States and Britain, a key step toward equipping its navy with nuclear-powered submarines. It binds the three countries to security arrangements for the transfer of sensitive US and UK nuclear material and know how as…

An alliance of leading Australians has demanded the government impose a total ban on gambling ads in a country that racks up some of the biggest losses per person in the world. Gambling losses in Australia, with a population of just 27 million, are estimated at Aus$25 billion a year (US$16 billion). Adverts enticing people…

A once-respected crocodile expert was sentenced in Australia Thursday to more than 10 years in jail for sexually abusing and killing dozens of dogs, and a string of other crimes. Adam Britton, 53, had pleaded guilty to 63 charges relating to bestiality, animal cruelty and possessing child abuse material. In sentencing Britton on Thursday, Northern…