As if deadly snakes, spiders and sharks were not enough, Australia now has a new creepy critter: a “lucifer” bee with devil-like horns. The species, dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found in the state of Western Australia, Curtin University announced on Tuesday. Kit Prendergast at the university’s School of Molecular and Life Sciences discovered the bee while…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Public outrage erupted after a young Israeli jobseeker received a rejection message that civil rights activists condemned as “repugnant,” sparking a protest outside an Australian plant nursery and prompting the business to publicly apologize for its co-owner’s alleged antisemitic remarks. A 24-year-old Jewish woman, who wished to…
Chief selector George Bailey praised uncapped opener Jake Weatherald as “impressive” after the 31-year-old was named in Australia’s squad for the first Ashes Test. Bailey highlighted Weatherald’s attributes, saying he possesses all the qualities needed for the role. Marnus Labuschagne was recalled to the squad, while young opener Sam Konstas was dropped from the 15-man…
Pedestrians are reflected in a window as electronic boards display stock information at the Australian Securities Exchange, operated by ASX Ltd. on Aug. 6, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Lisa Maree Williams | Getty Images News | Getty Images Asia Pacific markets traded mixed, breaking ranks from Wall Street’s tech-fuelled rally. The rally followed Amazon shares rising 4%…
It was a regular net session at a cricket academy in New Delhi, but the excitement among the young girls in their colourful jerseys was unmistakable. They now have a sparkling new source of inspiration after the Indian women’s team stunned favourites Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final on Thursday. Batter Jemimah Rodrigues delivered…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The cricket community is mourning the loss of one of its own after a 17-year-old Australian died after being struck in the neck by a ball during practice, the country’s national governing body for the sport confirmed Thursday. Ben Austin was training at Ferntree Gully in east Melbourne…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The daughter of an 80-year-old woman found dead after allegedly being abandoned by her cruise ship recently called for a coronial inquest into her mother’s death, calling the incident “a failure of care and common sense.” Suzanne Rees, who was partaking in a luxury 60-day cruise in…
Ben Austin, 17, was struck high in the neck by a ball delivered by a teammate while batting in the nets Ben Austin passed away after getting hit by a ball while training. PHOTO: Cricket Australia Facebook post MELBOURNE: Australian cricket was rocked on Thursday by the death of a teenage player hit by a…
Expenses increased by A$24.1 million, which included marketing costs for the India series njured Australia captain Pat Cummins (L) has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth next month, Cricket Australia said on October 27. PHOTO: AFP/FILES MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia (CA) announced a net deficit of A$11.3 million ($7.34 million)…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An 80-year-old Australian woman’s remains were found after a cruise ship allegedly left her behind on an island. Her body was recovered on Sunday, according to ABC News Australia. The search for her was launched Saturday night after she was reported missing hours after the Coral Adventurer…
