Australia
Scientists Identify New Species of Box Jellyfish; Named After Aussie Lad
| Quadey Humile | | Jul 16, 2015 05:12 PM EDT |
Scientists from Queensland, Australia have identified the new species of box jellyfish that was first discovered in a Gold Coast canal by a 9-year-old lad.
50-Million-Year-Old Extinct Underwater Volcanoes To Explain New Zealand-Australia Separation?
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT |
A cluster of 50-million-year-old extinct underwater volcanoes have been accidentally discovered after a group of researchers mapped the ocean floor located nearly 155 miles off of Sydney, Australia. The underwater volcanoes were found after researchers were looking for nursery grounds of larval lobsters.
Winter Olympics Update: Beijing Likely Host of 2022 Winter Games Despite Receiving Lean Support
| Louie Marquez | | Jul 06, 2015 10:24 AM EDT |
China has emerged as the front-runner to host the 2022 Winter Olympics following the withdrawal of erstwhile favorite Oslo because of the lack of support from the government. However, despite the likelihood of winning another bid to stage another major sporting event, Chinese people aren't much enthused about it and it was evident all over the place.
Australian Prisoners Riot Over the Right to Smoke
| Benjie Batanes | | Jun 30, 2015 09:51 AM EDT |
Australian prisoners at a detention center outside the City of Melbourne started a riot on Monday to oppose the implementation of a smoking ban on prisoners.
China, Brazil Agreement Promotes Bilateral Science Cooperation
| Roguero Caler | | Jun 20, 2015 09:58 AM EDT |
China and Brazil are working for a brighter future. In hopes of improving their economies and the livelihood of their citizens, the two countries are strengthening their bond through the cooperation of their science and technology sectors.
Why China, Australia 'Medicine Bond' Per Free Trade Deal Could Be A Tragedy
| Roguero Caler | | Jun 18, 2015 09:28 AM EDT |
In the wake of the free trade deal between China and Australia, there is a growing concern on the possible repercussions of this bold move. Some fear that the inclusion of traditional Chinese medicine could actually spell the death of Aussie science.
Australia Ignores China’s Air Defense Zone Over South China Sea; Countries Must Sign Code Of Conduct; What Is China’s Response?
| Althea Serad | | Jun 01, 2015 06:52 AM EDT |
Australia has decided to join the United States and other involved nations in fighting China’s sovereignty over the South China Sea.
China Claims South China Sea; Japan Joins US And Australia In War Against China?
| Althea Serad | | May 26, 2015 12:45 AM EDT |
China is claiming South China Sea and adjacent waters, proving their sovereignty over the region through a "solid and legal basis," according to China’s ambassador to Australia.
Melissa McCarthy Soars High With 'Spy'
| Lorenze Visco | | May 25, 2015 01:42 AM EDT |
Newest comedy queen Melissa McCarthy is quickly reaping the rewards of her hard work as her latest project "Spy" soars in the overseas market.
Raining Spiders Scare Off Locals in Australia
| Marco Foronda | | May 19, 2015 09:30 AM EDT |
The migration technique is not that new, however, it is unusual to take to the simultaneously. “Angel hair” is coined to the blankets of silk that the flying spiders leave.
Kylie Minogue: I Don't Mind If Mr. Right Is Grey-Haired Or Pot-Bellied
| Soledad Mayo | | May 18, 2015 11:59 PM EDT |
Australian singer, songwriter, and actress Kylie Minogue, 46, an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, seems like she is no longer choosy in her quest to find Mr. Right.
Drug Smuggling Suspect Peter Gardner Faces Possible Death Sentence In China
| Bianca Ortega | | May 07, 2015 04:19 AM EDT |
Peter Gardner, the Australian-Kiwi accused of drug smuggling in China, is facing a possible death sentence for allegedly trying to smuggle a record volume of methamphetamine, which is also known as "ice."
Genetic Test Can Prevent Spread of Killer Bees
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 24, 2015 06:36 AM EDT |
The discovery will help Australian beekeepers stop importing killer bees or Africanized honeybees.
Australia Boost Security After Foiled ISIS Terror Plot On Anzac Day
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Apr 19, 2015 05:48 AM EDT |
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews assured Australians of tighter security for the Anzac Day rites on Saturday. He said more cops would be deployed at some sites such as the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.
Aussie Jockey Caught With Meth In Guangzhou Claims He Was Set Up
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Apr 13, 2015 08:14 AM EDT |
Despite the claims by an Australian jockey caught on March 11 in Guangzhou Airport with more than three kilograms of crystal methamphetamine that he was just set up, Chinese prosecutors have sought the death penalty.
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