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
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
Malaysian students affected by floods in Queensland are safe - MOHE
Malaysian students affected by the floods which hit Queensland have been evacuated to relief centres.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Floods: 110 Malaysian students in Queensland evacuated to temporary shelters
Saifuddin said overall there were 348 Malaysians registered in Queensland, including about 200 students.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Malaysians affected by flood in Queensland relocated - Wisma Putra
The Malaysian High Commission in Canberra is closely monitoring the situation of Malaysians in Queensland following the heavy rains that hit the region since Feb 25.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Two more flood deaths as Australia's Queensland warns of severe storms
Widespread flash floods unleashed by heavy rain in Australia's northeastern state of Queensland have killed two people.
Sat Feb 26 2022
Australia's Queensland state says peak of Omicron two weeks away
NSW reported 30 deaths of patients with COVID-19, while Victoria state saw 20 deaths, and Queensland reported 10 deaths.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Australia suffers deadliest day of pandemic as Omicron drives up hospital cases
A total of 74 deaths were registered by late morning between New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
Tue Jan 18 2022
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024