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Sydney grandfather killed in alleged mistaken-identity kidnapping, police say
world10 hours ago

Sydney grandfather killed in alleged mistaken-identity kidnapping, police say

Australian detectives arrested two men in the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in Sydney, calling it a case of mistaken identity; Baghsarian’s body was found near a golf club after he was abducted from his North Ryde home, with reports of a ransom demand. Investigators believe the attackers targeted a relative linked to a crime-network figure, while Baghsarian and his family were described as unrelated to criminal activity.

via CBS News|
#australia#kidnapping#mistaken-identity
First human brain infection traced to Australian parasite Ophidascaris robertsi
health12 hours ago

First human brain infection traced to Australian parasite Ophidascaris robertsi

Doctors in Australia diagnosed a 64-year-old woman with a rare neural larva migrans caused by Ophidascaris robertsi, a parasite native to carpet pythons. After years of lung and organ lesions and progressive neuropsychiatric symptoms, a brain biopsy revealed the worm. She was treated with surgical removal followed by ivermectin and albendazole, plus dexamethasone, leading to resolution of lung and liver lesions and improved memory and mood.

via Live Science|
#australia#case-report#health
Hemsworth’s LA Exit: Choosing a Big Australian Farm Life Over Hollywood
entertainment1 day ago

Hemsworth’s LA Exit: Choosing a Big Australian Farm Life Over Hollywood

Chris Hemsworth said leaving Los Angeles for a life on a large Australian farm with his wife Elsa Pataky and their kids was the “greatest decision” of his life, citing paparazzi and Hollywood trappings as the reason. The family now enjoys a home with horses, motorbikes and surfing, far from the city’s glare, and their children—initially fans of Thor—learned that flying isn’t real.

via mandatory.com|
#australia#chris-hemsworth#elsa-pataky
Where the Ultra-Wealthy Are Planting New Homes
world1 day ago

Where the Ultra-Wealthy Are Planting New Homes

A record wave of ultra-high-net-worth individuals is relocating abroad, driven by tax efficiency, geopolitical stability, and quality of life. Dubai leads inflows to the UAE, with Portugal, Singapore, Italy, and Australia also rising as popular bases thanks to favorable visa regimes and business-friendly environments. Migration among the global rich surged from about 108,000 in 2018 to around 134,000 in 2024, with over 142,000 expected by the end of 2025, as many pursue second residencies or citizenships as hedges against future policy shifts.

via Business Insider|
#australia#dubai#italy
Australia launches federal probe into antisemitism after Bondi attack
world1 day ago

Australia launches federal probe into antisemitism after Bondi attack

Australia's federal royal commission into antisemitism began public hearings after the Bondi Beach mass shooting, with former High Court Justice Virginia Bell overseeing a probe into antisemitism drivers, its prevalence, and recommended government actions. An interim report is due by the end of April and a full report by the first anniversary of the attack, while some proceedings may be held behind closed doors due to ongoing criminal cases.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#australia#bondi-shooting
Tattoo Ink Linked to Sight-Threatening Eye Inflammation in Australia
health2 days ago

Tattoo Ink Linked to Sight-Threatening Eye Inflammation in Australia

Australian doctors document about 40 cases of tattoo-associated uveitis, an inflammatory eye condition where the immune response to tattoo pigments far from the eye can inflame ocular tissue, risking glaucoma or permanent vision loss; early diagnosis and safer pigments could prevent damage, while treatments like steroid eye drops help some patients and others have suffered irreversible vision loss.

via ZME Science|
#australia#health#immune-system
Australia backs removing Andrew from the royal line
world2 days ago

Australia backs removing Andrew from the royal line

Australia’s prime minister says Canberra would back any proposal to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, a move that would require a Parliament-approved act and royal assent from King Charles III, with support needed from Commonwealth realms. The push comes amid Andrew’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office and his previous loss of royal titles tied to Jeffrey Epstein, with UK discussions ongoing and questions about how and when such legislation could be enacted by Commonwealth nations.

via BBC|
#australia#commonwealth#parliament
Australian Police Pilot Skyward Drones to Aid Crime-Fighting Efforts
technology2 days ago

Australian Police Pilot Skyward Drones to Aid Crime-Fighting Efforts

New PolAir-Remote drones deployed in Moree, NSW, are remotely piloted to prevent, disrupt, and respond to crime, with live video feeds from Bankstown Airport. After installing two drones, police have already used them to assist in assaults, burglaries, and stolen-vehicle incidents, recover cars, arrest a 14-year-old, and even observe fires to alert firefighters. The six-month trial could expand to more locations as officials report early success and plan for broader rollout.

via Carscoops|
#australia#drones#nsw
Ancient Queensland salt caverns could become Australia’s clean-energy backbone
energy2 days ago

Ancient Queensland salt caverns could become Australia’s clean-energy backbone

Geoscience Australia’s $31 million drilling of the Adavale Basin in outback Queensland identifies the Boree Salt deposit as thick enough to form underground caverns by dissolving salt, creating a storage space for hydrogen (or compressed air). This geological-scale energy reserve could store around 6,000 tonnes of hydrogen per cavern (~100 GWh), potentially powering tens of millions of homes for a day with a handful of caverns, complementing intermittent renewables.

via Interesting Engineering|
#adavale-basin#australia#energy
Alleged ute ram at Brisbane synagogue leads to hate-crime charges
australia3 days ago

Alleged ute ram at Brisbane synagogue leads to hate-crime charges

A 32-year-old Sunnybank man was charged in Brisbane with wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle and drug offences after allegedly ramming the gates of a Margaret Street synagogue with a ute; police say the attack targeted a Jewish place of worship but is not being treated as a terrorist incident, with no injuries reported and investigators considering mental health and intoxication as contributing factors.

via The Guardian|
#antisemitism#australia#brisbane
Vaccination slump sparks record pertussis surge in Australia
health8 days ago

Vaccination slump sparks record pertussis surge in Australia

Australia is witnessing its worst whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in 35 years as childhood vaccination rates fall after COVID-19 disruptions; 2024 saw 57,257 pertussis cases (37,663 in kids under 15) and rising into 2025, with rates near 800 per 100,000. Immunisation coverage for 1-, 2-, and 5-year-olds all miss the 95% target, and waning immunity plus reduced exposure during lockdowns are blamed for increasing population susceptibility. Measles cases have risen as well, underscoring the risk of outbreaks if vaccination does not rebound. Experts urge clearer information and renewed vaccination efforts to avert further harm.

via Australian Broadcasting Corporation|
#australia#health#measles
Australia declines to repatriate IS-linked families from Syria
world8 days ago

Australia declines to repatriate IS-linked families from Syria

Australia says it will not repatriate 34 women and children with alleged Islamic State connections from Syria after their flight was blocked by Syrian authorities; the government will not provide support for return and warns those who manage to return could face prosecution, noting only a handful of Australians have been repatriated from Syrian camps since IS’s defeat and framing the issue within national-security and moral-obligation debates.

via AP News|
#australia#islamic-state#national-security