Category: Australia
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Fugitive Father and Child Possibly Spotted in New Zealand, Intensifies Search Efforts

Local sources from New Zealand: The Guardian, BBC. UK coverage: ITVX. Authorities in New Zealand are intensifying their search for Thomas Callam Phillips, a fugitive father who has been on the run with his three children since December 2021. The search efforts gained renewed vigor following a possible sighting of…
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New Zealand Fugitive Tom Phillips Spotted After Long Disappearance

Local sources from New Zealand: The Guardian, 1News. UK coverage: The Guardian. The mystery surrounding New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips and his disappearance with his three children took a significant turn recently, as police released new CCTV footage believed to capture Phillips and one of his children engaging in a…
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Tragic Death at Muriwai Beach: Community Mourns Loss of Young Father

Local sources from New Zealand: NZ Herald, Hibiscus Coast App. UK coverage: The Times of Israel. In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded at the picturesque Muriwai Beach, Kane Watson, a young father of three with another child on the way, met with a tragic fate when a sand dune collapsed…
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Tragic Sand Dune Collapse Claims Life of Young Father at Muriwai Beach

Local sources from New Zealand: NZ Herald, Hibiscus Coast App. UK coverage: mirror.co.uk. A devastating incident unfolded at Muriwai Beach, where a family outing turned tragic after a sand dune collapsed on Kane Watson, a 28-year-old father. Watson was enjoying a day at the beach with his children when the…
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Fugitive New Zealand Father and Children Urged to Return Home by Family

Local sources from New Zealand: People.com, CNN. UK coverage: BBC. The case of Tom Phillips and his three children, who disappeared into New Zealand’s wilderness nearly four years ago, has taken a new turn with the family’s public appeal for their return. Amidst a custody battle, Phillips, along with his…
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Reviving the Giants: The Controversial Quest to Resurrect the Moa

Local sources from New Zealand: The Guardian, Business Wire. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a groundbreaking announcement that has captured the imagination of the world, Colossal Biosciences, a US-based startup, has unveiled ambitious plans to resurrect the giant moa, a bird that has been extinct for 600 years. The initiative,…
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Tragic Culinary Crime: A Family Dinner Turns Deadly

Local sources from Australia: BBC, The Nightly. UK coverage: France 24. In a shocking case that has captured international headlines, Erin Patterson was found guilty of the murder of three family members in a sinister plot involving a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. The tragic incident, which unfolded…
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Global Media Frenzy Over Mushroom Poisoning Verdict

Local sources from Australia: The Guardian, NBC News. UK coverage: The Economist. In a case that has captivated audiences worldwide, Erin Patterson was found guilty of causing the tragic death of three members of her estranged husband’s family by serving them a homemade Beef Wellington laced with deadly death-cap mushrooms.…
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Australian Woman Found Guilty in High-Profile Mushroom Poisoning Case

Local sources from Australia: The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald. UK coverage: The Independent. In a case that has captivated the nation and sparked discussions about the nature of media fixation on peculiar criminal trials, Erin Patterson has been found guilty of the murder of three family members of her…
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New Zealand PM’s Aide Scandal Sparks Privacy Law Review Calls

Local sources from New Zealand: BBC, The Guardian. UK coverage: BBC. In a shocking development that has reverberated through New Zealand’s political landscape, a close aide to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Michael Forbes, has resigned amidst accusations of secretly filming and photographing women, igniting a nationwide conversation on privacy laws.…
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In the Spotlight: The Erin Patterson Murder Trial Unravels, Straining Family Ties and Media Boundaries

Local sources from Australia: The Guardian, Crikey. UK coverage: BBC. In a courtroom drama that has captivated audiences worldwide, Erin Patterson stands trial, accused of a heinous crime that intertwines familial bonds, a tragic unraveling of personal struggles, and an unyielding media glare. The case, unfolding in the Morwell courthouse,…
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Extensive Search Efforts for Missing British Hiker in New Zealand Encounter Challenges

Local sources from New Zealand: BBC, 1News. UK coverage: BBC. An intensive search operation is currently underway in the rugged landscapes of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park for Eli Sweeting, a 25-year-old British hiker from Bristol, who has been missing for over a week. Sweeting embarked on a solo hike…
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Australia Election 2025: Cost of Living and Housing Top Voters’ Concerns

Local sources from Australia: BBC, The Guardian. UK coverage: BBC. Polls have opened in Australia for the 2025 election, with the cost of living and housing emerging as the top concerns for voters. One closely contested race is in the Melbourne seat of Goldstein, where Independent Teal candidate Zoe Daniels…
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Australian Man Dies After Being Buried in Sand on Bribie Island

Local sources from Australia: The Independent, PEOPLE. UK coverage: BBC. Tragedy struck on Saturday when a 23-year-old Australian man, Josh Taylor, died after being buried in a sand hole at a remote campsite on Bribie Island in Brisbane. Taylor had been at the beach with his friends and family when…
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Beloved Shalom College Bundaberg Teacher Tragically Dies at His Desk

Sources: Daily Mail, Bahamas Tribune – AU. Tragedy struck Shalom College in Bundaberg, Queensland, on Tuesday morning when beloved religious studies teacher James Kiernan collapsed at his desk and died of a heart attack. Despite the best efforts of three colleagues who performed CPR and the arrival of paramedics, they…
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Beloved Shalom College Bundaberg Teacher Tragically Dies at His Desk

Sources: Daily Mail, Bahamas Tribune – AU. Tragedy struck Shalom College in Bundaberg, Queensland, on Tuesday morning when beloved religious studies teacher James Kiernan collapsed at his desk and died of a heart attack. Despite the best efforts of three colleagues who performed CPR and the arrival of paramedics, they…







