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Flash flooding eases in Australia's largest city Sydney

Bahrain News Agency | 2026-01-18, 07:29

Sydney, Jan. 18 (BNA): Australian authorities on Sunday downgraded a flood alert for a suburb of the country's largest city, Sydney, after residents were evacuated due

20 rescued as flooding hits Eastern Australia

The Peninsula | 2026-01-18, 07:18

Canberra, Australia: Australian authorities said Sunday that 20 people were rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of

Canada eyes plan to double trade with Fiji

FBC News | 2026-01-18, 05:50

Fiji’s economic ties with North America are set for a

Australia blocks 5 million underage social media accounts in landmark crackdown

Natural News | 2026-01-18, 03:32

Australia is the first country to enforce a sweeping ban on social media access for children under 16, shutting down nearly five million accounts ... ...

Comienza el Abierto de Australia, 1er Grand Slam de la temporada

Boston Herald | 2026-01-18, 01:56

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready MELBOURNE (AP) — La actividad ha comenzado en las canchas principales del Abierto de Australia, el primer Grand Slam de la temporada, donde la sexta cabeza de serie Jasmine Paolini se enfrentaba a Aliaksandra

‘Give us back our Australia’: Post-Bondi massacre, Jews send a message to the world – opinion

Virtual Jerusalem | 2026-01-18, 01:43

What happened at Bondi was an assault on the idea that free societies can remain free if they abandon the values that sustain them.|�Read More�JPost.com – Opinion | The Jerusalem Post ...

Balancing children’s voices: Inside the hard calls of the Family Court

NewstalkZB | 2026-01-18, 01:15

The role of the NZ Family Court is broader than its name suggests, but at its heart lies the best interests of a child when it comes to handling family matters. One young teen questions if that’s true, while the Principal Family Court judge says decisions are

Police investigating suspicious blaze at Auckland home

NewstalkZB | 2026-01-18, 01:15

Police are investigating a suspicious early morning house fire that left one person hospitalised. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was

Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued

Straits Times | 2026-01-18, 00:35

The torrential rains sparked warnings for residents to move to higher ground. ...

'Give us back our Australia': Post-Bondi massacre, Jews send a message to the world - opinion

The Jerusalem Post | 2026-01-18, 00:34

What happened at Bondi was an assault on the idea that free societies can remain free if they abandon the values that sustain them. ...

Australia news live: woman dead in powerful storm as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

The Guardian | 2026-01-17, 23:33

Woman killed by tree branch as NSW SES records more than 800 calls for help. Follow updates live

Flash flood alert issued for parts of Fiji

FBC News | 2026-01-17, 22:55

A flash flood alert remains in force for the

Fiji strengthens fight against tax evasion

FBC News | 2026-01-17, 22:55

Fiji has taken a decisive step to strengthen tax

Nightmare in Australia: Woman wakes up trapped by giant python

Virtual Jerusalem | 2026-01-17, 21:51

A resident of Brisbane, Australia, woke after feeling something resting on her stomach. When she reached out, she was shocked to discover a 2.5-meter python wrapped around her body.� | Read More�News from Israel ...

Australia 2026: El tenis femenino tiene a Coco, Sabalenka, Swiatek. Los hombres tienen a ‘Sincaraz’

Boston Herald | 2026-01-17, 21:24

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready Por HOWARD FENDRICH Con Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek y Madison Keys repartiéndose los cuatro títulos de Grand Slam la temporada pasada, el tenis femenino ofrece hoy en día mucho más

Roger Federer se roba el espectáculo en la primera ceremonia inaugural del Abierto de Australia

Boston Herald | 2026-01-17, 21:24

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — La primera ceremonia de apertura formal del Abierto de Australia se convirtió en el espectáculo de Roger Federer en la víspera del primer Grand Slam de la temporada.

Cook Islands advocate builds unified vision for life without barriers

Cook Islands News | 2026-01-17, 20:50

A New Zealand-born Pacific disability advocate of Cook Islands/Italian heritage has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2026 New Year Honours list. Pacific disability advocate and community leader Jade Carlo Farrar says building a

Warning after sewage leak into Wellington harbour

NewstalkZB | 2026-01-17, 20:07

By RNZ A warning has been issued after a sewage leak in Wellington.

Woman killed in storm as wild weather lashes Australia

Otago Daily Times | 2026-01-17, 19:27

Another soggy day is on the cards for millions along Australia's east coast, although the wild weather is expected to weaken. ...

UN Committee finds Australia breached torture convention for detention of Iran asylum seeker

Jurist | 2026-01-17, 18:08

The UN Committee against Torture found Wednesday that Australia violated the Convention against Torture by exposing an Iranian asylum seeker to torture and cruel treatment through offshore transfer and prolonged immigration detention. The decision concerns an

Australia splits hate speech, gun reforms; drops race bill

Rumble | 2026-01-17, 17:11

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El nuevo enfoque de Djokovic para el Abierto de Australia: ’24 no es un mal número’

Boston Herald | 2026-01-17, 15:05

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready Por JOHN PYE MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic bromeó al hablar de la rivalidad entre Carlos Alcaraz y Jannik Sinner que durante dos años le ha impedido convertirse en el tenista más

Bonds, blockings and bans: a massive new-year shakeup to Pacific-US travel

RNZ | 2026-01-17, 14:29

From heavy visa bonds to suspended applications to straight-up travel bans, the United States has implemented or announced sweeping restrictions on Pacific travel in just the first two weeks of 2026. Confirmed Thursday 15 January, Fiji is among a list of 75

Vanuatu United FC remain optimistic despite shock resignation ahead of season opener

RNZ | 2026-01-17, 14:29

Vanuatu United FC Head Coach Lars Hopp said team morale remains optimistic as the club prepares for its OFC Pro League debut, despite his shock resignation just days out from the opening round. "I think it's still very positive. You know, we've got a great

Bula FC and Vanuatu United hash out a draw in opening OFC Pro League clash

RNZ | 2026-01-17, 14:29

Vanuatu United and Bula FC fought out a two-all draw in the opening match of the OFC Pro League at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. With warm conditions and fine weather blessing the first match, fans were not disappointed as the two teams got their