After neo-Nazis appeared at a protest against transgender rights in Melbourne, a local politician was facing expulsion from her party for taking part in the demonstration.
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Australia Reopens to International Travelers
For nearly two years, the country projected a harsh message of rigidity and “rules are rules.” Can travelers depend on the chilled-out, welcoming Australia that it says it is now?
Novak Djokovic Is Refused Entry Into Australia Over Vaccine Exemption
The No. 1 men’s tennis player was told to leave the country following a 10-hour standoff with government officials at a Melbourne airport. He remained as he awaited the fate of a legal appeal.
Suspect Arrested in Wonnangatta Valley Murder Case
In a remote southern Australian area famed for its forbidding landscape and unsolved mysteries, the couple had set out for a weeklong trip and were never seen again.
Australia Allows Residents, Citizens to Return as Borders Open
After 18 months of strict measures to combat the pandemic, the states of New South Wales and Victoria relaxed restrictions on citizens and permanent residents seeking to travel back from overseas.
Melbourne, 262 Days in Lockdown, Celebrates a Reopening
After hitting a vaccination target, Australia’s second largest city now has many fewer restrictions.
Melbourne, 262 Days in Lockdown, Celebrates a Reopening
After hitting a vaccination target, Australia’s second largest city now has many fewer restrictions.
Earthquake in Australia Damages Buildings in Melbourne
The 5.9-magnitude quake damaged buildings in Melbourne, but there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.
Half of Australia Locked Down as Delta Variant Fuels Outbreaks
South Australia is under a weeklong lockdown while restrictions in the state of Victoria have been extended.