Scots child abuse victim believed he was an orphan when sent to Australia
A child abuse victim who was sent to Australia believing he was an orphan has told of sexual abuse and “brutal beatings” at the hands of paedophile priests.
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Israel Folau settles legal claim after sacking for homophobic social media post
Former Australian rugby union player Israel Folau has settled his legal dispute with Rugby Australia (RA) and New South Wales Rugby Union (NSWRU) after his dismissal for a homophobic social media post.
Body found in Australia believed to be missing Briton – police
A body has been found in the Australian bush which police believe to be that of missing British man Aslan King.
Search fails to find missing British man in Australia
A search involving a helicopter, boats and mounted police had failed to find any trace of a British man missing in the Australian state of Victoria by late on Sunday.
British man missing in Australian bushland
A 25-year-old Briton has gone missing in the Australian bush, according to local police.
Koala-detection dog helping to sniff out victims of Australia bushfires
A dog named Bear has been helping to save injured koalas following devastating bushfires in Australia.
Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby
Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas, with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain indoors.
Qantas jet lands in Sydney after non-stop flight from London
A non-stop Qantas flight from London landed in Sydney 19 hours and 19 minutes after take-off.
Qantas jet lands in Sydney after non-stop flight from London
A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has landed, 19 hours and 19 minutes after take-off.
Timeline of Cardinal George Pell’s career and accusations
Australia’s highest court on Wednesday agreed to hear an appeal by Cardinal George Pell of his convictions for molesting two choirboys in a cathedral more than two decades ago.
Australia wildfires burn as residents warned there is no time left to flee
Ferocious wildfires were burning at emergency-level intensity across Australia’s most populous state on Tuesday, as authorities warned most residents in their paths that there was no longer time to flee.