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May 24 2025POLITICS

Misleading Video Stirs Old Pain for South African Family

In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president claimed were burial sites for over a thousand white farmers. However, t...

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Australian Voters Choose Stability Over Change

In a surprising turn of events, Australia's center-left Labor Party has managed to keep its hold on power. This victory comes as a big blow to the conservative Liberal Party, which saw its leader, Peter Dutton, lose his seat in the outer suburbs of Brisbane. Dutton had been in this position for over two decades, so this loss is quite significant. Peter Dutton took r...

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May 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Cricket's Next Gen: Sara and Grace's Aussie Adventure

In the heart of Queensland, Australia, two young women, Sara Tendulkar and Grace Hayden, are making waves. They are the daughters of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Matthew Hayden. Their recent road trip across Queensland has captured the attention of fans worldwide. They shared their journey on social media, showcasing their bond and the beauty of Queensland. T...

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Mar 09 2025WEATHER

Storm Alfred's Wreckage: East Coast in Chaos

The east coast of Australia is in a state of chaos after Storm Alfred, now downgraded to a tropical low, swept through the region. The storm, which initially hit as a category 2 tropical cyclone, brought with it heavy rain and strong winds, causing severe flooding and power outages. More than 300, 000 people were left without power, with the Queensland city of Gold ...

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Mar 07 2025WEATHER

Stormy Weather Wreaks Havoc at Charlotte Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) faced a rough day on March 5, 2025, as severe weather caused chaos. Thunderstorms and strong winds led to a massive disruption, with 179 flights canceled and 351 delayed. This made CLT the most affected airport in the US that day. The storm hit hard, especially between 9 am and 11 am. High winds and heavy rain grounded m...

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Mar 06 2025WEATHER

Storm Surge! Australia's East Coast Braces for Cyclone Alfred

Australia's east coast is on high alert as Cyclone Alfred, a rare tropical storm, heads towards Brisbane. This is the first time in over 50 years that a cyclone of this magnitude has threatened the region. The storm is expected to hit late Friday or early Saturday, with winds reaching up to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour). This is not your average storm; ...

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sharks in Aussie Waters: A Rising Concern.

In the sunny state of Queensland this is the worrying reality. Last Monday a young swimmer was killed by a great white shark. The girl died after being bitten by the shark while she swimming. The teenage girl was about 100 yards off the coast of Bribie Island. She was swimming in waters near to a popular tourist spot, north of Brisbane, When tragedy struck a...

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Jan 23 2025CRIME

Drug Cartel Caught by an Unlikely Snitch: A Photo of a French Bulldog

In a surprising turn of events, a group of drug traffickers was taken down by an unexpected informant: a pet French Bulldog named Bob. These criminals were involved in a major drug operation that shipped 448 kg of amphetamines, worth around $46 million, from the UK to Australia. The drugs were hidden inside an excavator arm. To ensure the drugs reached the right han...

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Novak Djokovic's New Coach: Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic has made a surprising choice for his coach at the Australian Open. He's picked Andy Murray, a tennis legend who just retired. This news has excited fans, but not everyone is thrilled. A well-known tennis expert thinks this is a bad idea. Craig Shapiro, a tennis commentator, said he's the only one who thinks this partnership is not serious. Djokovic and...

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Why Novak Djokovic's New Coach Could Change the Game

Novak Djokovic, the tennis superstar from Serbia, has had a disappointing start to the new season after an early exit in Brisbane. Despite his age of 37, he's still aiming high – taking aim at a record-breaking 11th Australian Open title and his 25th Grand Slam win. To help him achieve these goals, he's just hired former rival and champion, Andy Murray, as his new co...

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