Mystery Kangaroo Is At Large In Austria, Confusing Everybody
No, that's not a typo. Austria is hunting for a kangaroo of unknown origin that has been seen hopping about in the area of Hellmonsodt.
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Australia's Bishops Reject Reporting Evidence Of Abuse Heard In Confession
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and the top body for religious orders in the country formally rejected the recommendation contained in a landmark government report issued late last year.
Australian Lawmaker Refers To 'Final Solution' In Push For Muslim Immigration Ban
In his maiden speech, newly minted Sen. Fraser Anning of the far-right Katter's Australian Party called for a revival of long-rescinded racially based immigration policies.
An Asylum-Seeker Wrote A Book By Phone Texts From Manus Island Detention
Behrouz Boochani has lived in detention on Manus for five years. He tells NPR about the book he wrote using WhatsApp that tells the story of his failed attempt to flee Iran for asylum in Australia.
Australian Archbishop Resigns Over Concealing Clergy Sex Abuse
Philip Wilson was convicted in May for failing to report child sex abuse by a priest in the 1970s. He had stepped aside from his role but hadn't formally resigned, saying he was planning to appeal.
Australian Couple Who Lost Children In MH17 Lambaste Trump For Not Confronting Putin
Russia has repeatedly denied any involvement in the destruction of the Malaysia Airlines flight shot down by a Russian missile over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing 298 passengers and crew.
Australian Archbishop Sentenced To Home Detention For Sex Abuse Cover-Up
The Roman Catholic prelate faced a maximum of two years in prison for failing to report abuse by a fellow priest in the 1970s. He will be eligible for parole after serving six months.
Australian States And Retail Chains Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
While environmental groups and many shoppers are applauding the change, the initial implementation has been tense at times.
Kangaroo Brings Soccer Match To A Standstill
Bounding onto a field in Australia's capital, the marsupial caused players to scatter and then wait around for a grand exit.
Australian Bank Slapped With Record Fine For Thousands Of Suspicious Transactions
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia settled on allegations that it delayed reporting 53,000 transactions over a three-year period, some of which are thought to be tied to drug gangs and terrorism.