Facebook To Lift Ban On Sharing Australian News SitesFacebook To Lift Ban On Sharing Australian News Sites
Facebook To Lift Ban On Sharing Australian News SitesThe site previously blocked users from sharing Australian news after new legislation.
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Australia Begins COVID Vaccination EffortsAustralia Begins COVID Vaccination Efforts
Australia Begins COVID Vaccination EffortsFront-line health care workers and senior citizens will be the first to receive the shot.
Tension Still High Between Australia's Government, FacebookTension Still High Between Australia's Government, Facebook
Tension Still High Between Australia's Government, FacebookIn response to regulations, Facebook blocked all news from appearing on the site in Australia.
Facebook Blocks Australians From Seeing, Sharing NewsFacebook Blocks Australians From Seeing, Sharing News
Facebook Blocks Australians From Seeing, Sharing NewsFacebookâs move came after Australian lawmakers advanced a law that may become the first in the world to force tech platforms to pay news publishers.
Facebook Australia Blocks News AccessFacebook Australia Blocks News Access
Facebook Australia Blocks News AccessFacebook in Australia will no longer show news stories.
Australian PM Apologizes Over Handling Of Parliament Rape AllegationAustralian PM Apologizes Over Handling Of Parliament Rape Allegation
Australian PM Apologizes Over Handling Of Parliament Rape AllegationAn ex-staffer says a colleague assaulted her in Parliament House but that her supervisors didn't properly address her allegation.
No Fans At Australian Open Under New LockdownNo Fans At Australian Open Under New Lockdown
No Fans At Australian Open Under New LockdownThe decision came after an outbreak at a quarantine hotel.
Australian City Locks Down After 10 Months Of No Reported COVID CasesAustralian City Locks Down After 10 Months Of No Reported COVID Cases
Australian City Locks Down After 10 Months Of No Reported COVID CasesThe city of Perth will shut down after a resident contracted the coronavirus.
Australia Taking Slow Approach To COVID-19 VaccineAustralia Taking Slow Approach To COVID-19 Vaccine
Australia Taking Slow Approach To COVID-19 VaccineAustralian researchers abandoned development of their own vaccine after it produced false positive results to HIV tests.
Australia Extends Ban On Leaving CountryAustralia Extends Ban On Leaving Country
Australia Extends Ban On Leaving CountryAustralia has strict coronavirus measures, and only 30 people in the country are hospitalized with COVID-19.
Report: Australian Troops Killed 39 Afghans In "Blooding" PracticeReport: Australian Troops Killed 39 Afghans In "Blooding" Practice
Report: Australian Troops Killed 39 Afghans In "Blooding" PracticeAn Australian military investigation found evidence troops killed Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians as part of a practice called "blooding."
Australia: No COVID-19 Deaths for 2 DaysAustralia: No COVID-19 Deaths for 2 Days
Australia: No COVID-19 Deaths for 2 DaysAustralia number of new cases also is down, with just 16 reported in 24 hours.
Australian Officials Rescue 88 Whales From Worst Mass BeachingAustralian Officials Rescue 88 Whales From Worst Mass Beaching
Australian Officials Rescue 88 Whales From Worst Mass BeachingAustralia officials rescued 88 long-finned pilot whales and they're preparing to dispose of another 380 carcasses that were found beached.
Christchurch Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without ParoleChristchurch Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole
Christchurch Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without ParoleHe's the first person in the country to ever be sentenced to life without parole.
Australia, Drugmaker Reach Deal On Potential COVID-19 VaccineAustralia, Drugmaker Reach Deal On Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
Australia, Drugmaker Reach Deal On Potential COVID-19 VaccinePrime Minister Scott Morrison calls AstraZeneca's potential vaccine "one of the most advanced and promising."
New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown After Months Without New CasesNew Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown After Months Without New Cases
New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown After Months Without New CasesNew Zealand was praised for its success in suppressing the virus, but now it's dealing with a new batch of local cases.
Auckland, New Zealand, Under Lockdown After Months Without New CasesAuckland, New Zealand, Under Lockdown After Months Without New Cases
Auckland, New Zealand, Under Lockdown After Months Without New CasesNew Zealand was praised for its success in suppressing the virus, but now it's dealing with a new batch of local cases.
Australia's Second Largest City Back Under Coronavirus LockdownAustralia's Second Largest City Back Under Coronavirus Lockdown
Australia's Second Largest City Back Under Coronavirus LockdownA new wave of infections has caused Melbourne to enter a six-week lockdown, with fines of $200 for not wearing a mask.
Australia's State Of Victoria Declares State Of DisasterAustralia's State Of Victoria Declares State Of Disaster
Australia's State Of Victoria Declares State Of DisasterA disaster declaration went into effect Sunday evening and will continue into mid-September.
Face Mask Rule Takes Effect In Australia's Second-Largest CityFace Mask Rule Takes Effect In Australia's Second-Largest City
Face Mask Rule Takes Effect In Australia's Second-Largest CityAnyone caught not wearing a mask or covering faces a fine of more than $140.
Australia Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases SurgeAustralia Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Surge
Australia Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases SurgeQueensland state will now jail anyone who violates quarantine for up to six months.
Australia Locks Down State Amid COVID-19 SurgeAustralia Locks Down State Amid COVID-19 Surge
Australia Locks Down State Amid COVID-19 SurgeMelbourne is reporting record-setting new daily infection numbers.
Ruby Princess Cruise Ship Departs AustraliaRuby Princess Cruise Ship Departs Australia
Ruby Princess Cruise Ship Departs AustraliaThe Ruby Princess cruise ship has departed Australia for the Philippines, one month after being told by Australian authorities to leave.
Coral Bleached Along Entirety Of Great Barrier Reef For The First TimeCoral Bleached Along Entirety Of Great Barrier Reef For The First Time
Coral Bleached Along Entirety Of Great Barrier Reef For The First TimeThe ARC Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies says this is the first time it's seen widespread damage along the entire 1,400-mile reef.
Cardinal George Pell To Be Freed After Court Overturns His ConvictionCardinal George Pell To Be Freed After Court Overturns His Conviction
Cardinal George Pell To Be Freed After Court Overturns His ConvictionIn 2018, a jury found Pell guilty of child sexual abuse. But Australia's high court says the evidence didn't sufficiently show Pell was guilty.
Australia Launches Criminal Probe Into Ruby Princess Cruise ShipAustralia Launches Criminal Probe Into Ruby Princess Cruise Ship
Australia Launches Criminal Probe Into Ruby Princess Cruise ShipAuthorities are looking into whether cruise ship staff misled Australian health officials about a coronavirus outbreak on board the ship.
Australia's Prime Minister Shuts Down Non-Essential BusinessesAustralia's Prime Minister Shuts Down Non-Essential Businesses
Australia's Prime Minister Shuts Down Non-Essential BusinessesPubs, gyms and movie theaters will be closed but children are still set to finish out the school year.
Australian Court Delays Ruling On Cardinal George Pell's AppealAustralian Court Delays Ruling On Cardinal George Pell's Appeal
Australian Court Delays Ruling On Cardinal George Pell's AppealCardinal George Pell is currently serving a six-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of abusing two boys in the late '90s.
New South Wales Extinguishes Bushfires After More Than 240 DaysNew South Wales Extinguishes Bushfires After More Than 240 Days
New South Wales Extinguishes Bushfires After More Than 240 DaysBushfires had been burning in the state since early July.
Australia Opens Federal Inquiry Into Deadly Bushfire SeasonAustralia Opens Federal Inquiry Into Deadly Bushfire Season
Australia Opens Federal Inquiry Into Deadly Bushfire SeasonThe royal commission will be led by a retired chief of the Defence Force, a former federal judge and a climate change expert.
