New offences introduced for interacting with crocodiles in Australia's Queensland
Leanne Linard, Queensland's minister for the environment, announced a government crackdown on feeding and interfering with crocodiles.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say
The attacker, identified by police as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was known to police in the neighbouring state of Queensland.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday
The latest storm warnings come roughly a month after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods
The flooding came with heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze
Firefighters have been battling blazes in the state that have already killed two and destroyed dozens of homes.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Former Australian childcare worker charged with sexual abuse of 91 children
The man has been charged with 136 counts of rape and 110 counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Which countries could be most impacted by future heatwaves?
Researchers confirm that we can expect to see more record-breaking temperatures in the coming decades.
Sat Apr 29 2023
Grand opening of Astro's largest flagship experience store in IOI City Mall
This is the second Astro Experience Store after the successful launch of the first store in Queensbay Mall, Penang.
Fri Jan 27 2023
Cardi B given second chance by judge for community service hours
Cardi B has until March 1 to complete 15 days of mandatory community service over a 2018 assault at a strip club.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Penang second bridge, surrounding roads closed Dec 17
The bridge and several roads around it will be closed for the Penang 2nd Bridge Polis Diraja Malaysia Solidariti Fun Ride 2022.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Two police officers among six killed in gunfight in rural Australia
Three people, including a woman, were shot dead after specialist officers and air support responded to a siege situation at the property.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Biden pays respects to 'honourable' Queen Elizabeth before funeral
Biden will join presidents, prime ministers, kings, queens and sultans representing nearly 200 countries and territories at the funeral.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Factbox: Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's home and now final resting place
Windsor Castle is the resting place of more than a dozen English and British kings and queens.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Why do we mourn people we don't know?
The vast majority of people grieving the queens passing will have never met her in person. So is this outpouring of grief of someone we don't know any different to mourning someone we were close to?
Fri Sep 09 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024