LIFESTYLE September 17 Woman lives on island rent-free, working only 24 hours a week: 'Unreal experience' A woman traveled to an island off the coast of Australia to work part-time and live rent-free. The gig allowed her to enjoy a "great work-life balance," she said.
Australia September 13 New online 'misinformation' bill slammed as 'biggest attack' on freedoms in Australia The Australian government tried to push new laws on disinformation last year, but critics blasted the effort and forced officials to reconsider their approach to the issue.
Australia August 13 Pilot killed after crashing helicopter on roof of Australian hotel during unauthorized flight A helicopter pilot was killed after crashing onto the roof of a hotel in the Australian city of Cairns during an unauthorized flight early Monday, authorities said.
Artificial Intelligence August 11 US, UK and Australia take next step in integrating AI defense systems The U.S., U.K. and Australia expanded their ability to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles with emerging AI technology to bolster joint defenses against adversaries like China.
Olympics August 8 Aussie hurdler Michelle Jenneke takes brutal tumble, slams onto the track at Paris Olympics Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke had a forgetful day after she took a brutal tumble during the women's 100m hurdles at the Paris Olympics.
Olympics August 2 Olympic judge dismissed from Games after photo with athlete, coach surfaces on social media Benjamin Lowe was dismissed from his role as a judge in the Olympic surfing competition after taking a photo with an Australian surfer and coach.
Olympics July 30 There's more than a 50-year age gap between oldest and youngest Olympic athletes competing at the Paris Games The Olympics welcome athletes of all ages. This year, the youngest competing is 11-year-old Chinese skateboarder Zheng Haohao. The oldest is 65-year-old Juan Antonio Jiménez.
World July 26 Australian surfer saved by off-duty police officer after shark ripped off leg, doctors hope to reattach it Doctors are hoping to reattach a 23-year-old surfer's leg after he was attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia.
Olympics July 25 Australian swimming coach facing backlash after voicing support for South Korean athlete The Aussie Olympic swimming coach expressed his hopes that South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min would win gold in the 400m freestyle at the Summer Games in Paris.
World July 4 Australian girl, 12, killed by crocodile while swimming in creek The body of a 12-year-old girl was discovered in Northern Australia after she went missing while swimming Tuesday. Police confirm her injuries are from a crocodile.