Charges dropped against Bondi Beach attack hero
Australian authorities have withdrawn assault charges against Ahmed al Ahmed, the fruit seller who disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 people in December 2023.
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Australia's H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Exceeds 200 Cases as Victoria Tightens Biosecurity
Australia's H5N1 bird flu outbreak has exceeded 200 cases, with Victoria introducing mandatory indoor housing for poultry flocks to prevent transmission.
Victoria Orders Mandatory Indoor Housing for Poultry as H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across Australian State
Victoria has become Australia's first state to mandate poultry be kept indoors as H5N1 avian influenza cases rise. The 14-day order affects producers with more than 50 birds, though authorities stress the risk to human health remains minimal.
H5N1 bird flu threat looms over Australia's endangered sea lions as outbreak spreads
A rapidly expanding H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in South Australia threatens the endangered Australian sea lion, with experts citing devastating precedents from South America where the virus killed thousands of marine mammals.
Australia Takes Legal Action Against Telegram Over Terrorism Content
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has filed civil proceedings against Telegram in Federal Court, alleging the platform failed to remove terrorism-related content including videos of mass shootings. Penalties could reach A$54.6 million.
Queensland Police Officer Shot During Domestic Violence Response; Man Found Dead
A Queensland police officer was shot in the leg while responding to a domestic violence incident in the town of Yengarie on Friday evening. The 45-year-old suspect was subsequently found dead during a search of the property.
One Dead, Two Injured in Separate Stabbing Attacks Across New South Wales
A man died and two others were hospitalised following two separate stabbing incidents across New South Wales on Saturday and early Sunday. Police are investigating both crime scenes.
Australia Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in Mainland Wildlife
Australia has detected its first H5N1 bird flu case in mainland wildlife, with a greater crested tern found dead near South Australia testing positive. The discovery marks a critical turning point as the virus spreads beyond migratory birds.
Thai Police Arrest Alleged Middleman in Australia Drug Smuggling Case
Thai police have arrested a man suspected of acting as an intermediary in a heroin smuggling network. The suspect allegedly coordinated delivery of drugs concealed in an elephant-print bag intended for Australia through commercial flights.
Major Telstra Outage Cripples Australian Transport and Payment Systems
Australia's biggest telecommunications provider Telstra suffered a major service disruption on Wednesday, leaving train passengers stranded and taxi drivers unable to process payments, prompting emergency response from federal authorities.