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Australia Experiences 35-Year High Whooping Cough Outbreak

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The Outbreak and Its Severity

Australia is experiencing its largest whooping cough outbreak in 35 years, with 245 cases reported in 2026 and the first death in eight years, according to news.google.com. The surge has prompted renewed vaccination efforts as officials warn of the risks of complacency in immunization rates. The Outbreak and Its Severity Australian health authorities confirmed 245 … Read more

Australia says 5 social media platforms aren’t fully complying with age law

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide what steps the platforms can reasonably be expected to take … Read more

When my first child was born the distance from Ireland became a physical ache – The Irish Times

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When you become an immigrant, you are perpetually falling between two stools, inhabiting a cultural gap that neither country can quite bridge. I first came to Australia in 1999 on a working holiday visa, just in time for the Sydney Olympics and the New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Harbour Bridge at the turn of … Read more

Aussie newspaper apologises over undercover antisemitism stunt at café

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A stunt designed to test possible anti-Semitism among takeaway shop staff has ended with a major newspaper apologising for the much-ridiculed set-up. The Daily Telegraph said in a joint statement on Monday it was sorry for causing distress to staff at Cairo Takeaway in Sydney’s inner west when it orchestrated a scenario to test whether … Read more

Aerial images show remote site where Dezi Freeman was shot dead

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On a remote property at the foothills of Victoria’s vast alps, police shot dead fugitive Dezi Freeman as he refused to surrender. Victoria Police confirmed a man was killed at a rural address in the state’s northeast shortly after 8.30am on Monday (local time) as part of the operation to locate the gunman. Chief Commissioner … Read more

Strong earthquake strikes Banda Sea at 125 km depth

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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Banda Sea on March 30, 2026, at 04:00 UTC. The seismic event occurred at a depth of approximately 125.7 km, classifying it as a deep-focus earthquake, which typically reduces the likelihood of strong surface shaking compared to shallow quakes of similar magnitude, News.Az reports, citing Geoscience Australia. The earthquake … Read more

Regent Seven Seas 2029 World Cruise Unveils a Spectacular All-Inclusive Luxury Voyage Covering Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas

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Home » CRUISE NEWS » Regent Seven Seas 2029 World Cruise Unveils a Spectacular All-Inclusive Luxury Voyage Covering Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas Published on March 30, 2026 Image generated with Ai The global travel industry is changing fast. Travellers now want deeper journeys and longer stays. The Regent Seven Seas 2029 World Cruise … Read more

Abu Dhabi Joins Doha, Jeddah, US, Czechia, Kuwait and Riyadh as Australia Based Travellers Numbers Tumble and Crisis and Advisories Shake with Tourists Number Downsize in 2026: New Update You Need to Know

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Home » Latest Travel News » Abu Dhabi Joins Doha, Jeddah, US, Czechia, Kuwait and Riyadh as Australia Based Travellers Numbers Tumble and Crisis and Advisories Shake with Tourists Number Downsize in 2026: New Update You Need to Know Published on March 30, 2026 Image generated with Ai Due to missile attacks, storm … Read more