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Man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags

A Sydney man who tried to post native lizards, dragons, and other reptiles out of Australia in bags of popcorn and biscuit tins has been sentenced to eight years in jail, authorities said Tuesday.The eight-year term...

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Australia mourns in candlelight for Beach shooting victims

Australia's national flag flutters at half mast at Bondi Beach during Australia's National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney. - Reuters

Gunman at large after 3 killed in eastern Australia

Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a shooting in Lake Cargelligo, 450 kilometres west of Sydney.

shark attacks: Australia shuts dozens of beaches

A marine life ranger stands near the closed signage of the North Steyne Beach in Sydney. — AFP

Nearly 5 million accounts removed under Australia’s new social media ban

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Australia falls silent, lights candles for Bondi Beach victims

Australian PM Anthony Albanese attends a National Day of Reflection, at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — Reuters

Australia launches gun buyback after shooting

Flameless candles are lit to honour the victims of a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — Reuters

Australia promises new hate laws as youngest

Australia's flag flies at half-mast at the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club near the promenade of Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP

Australian Prime Minister says 'IS ideology' drove Bondi Beach gunmen

Mourners embrace near tributes piled together in memory of the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney. — AFP

Australia to toughen gun laws as it mourns deadly Bondi attack

Mourners gather at a tribute in memory of the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney. — AFP

Mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach event kills 12

Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney. — Reuters

How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media

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Australia arrests dozens in coal port protest

Protesters take part in the Rising Tide People's Blockade in Newcastle, Australia. — Reuters

Australia, Indonesia announce new security treaty

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto speaks as he stands next to Australian PM Anthony Albanese during a press conference, in Sydney. — Reuters

Australia to offer three hours free solar per day to millions

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Australia, PNG to sign 'historic' defence deal

Australian PM Anthony Albanese reacts during a press conference in Sydney. — AFP
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