Pictured: Girl, 16, mauled to death by shark while jet skiing in Australia
A teenage girl who died following a shark attack in Australia has been pictured for the first time. Stella Berry, 16, had been riding jet skis with friends when she jumped in the Swan River in Perth to swim near
King Charles’ portrait will not feature on Australia’s new five dollar banknote
King Charles’ image will not feature on Australia’s new five dollar banknote, and its portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is to be replaced with a design honouring indigenous Australians, the country’s Reserve Bank has announced.The decision comes following consultation with
Turin hands over the keys of Eurovision to Liverpool in grand ceremony
The official keys of the Eurovision Song Contest have been handed from the previous host city Turin to Liverpool in a grand ceremony which celebrated Ukraine.Mayor of Turin Stefano Lo Russo and the mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, sealed the
Thousands rally for ‘Invasion Day’ protests on Australia Day holiday
Thousands of Australians have protested in support of indigenous people who oppose the country’s national day of celebrations, with many describing Australia Day as Invasion Day. On January 26 235 years ago the first British fleet sailed into Sydney Harbour,
Kanye West could be denied entry to Australia due to his anti-Semitic views
Kanye West could be denied entry to Australia due to his vocal anti-Semitic views, a politican has claimed. When asked to respond to reports that the 45-year-old rapper intends to visit the family of his reported new partner Bianca Censori
British pair among four killed in helicopter collision in Australia
Two UK citizens who died in a mid-air crash between two helicopters in Australia were a couple on holiday in the country, authorities said.Queensland Police said the pair, a 57-year-old woman and 65-year-old man, were among four people killed in
Australia helicopter crash: Four dead after collision near Sea World on Gold Coast
Two Britons are reported to be among four dead after a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Australia.The helicopters collided at a tourist hotspot on Australia’s Gold Coast, killing four passengers and critically injuring three others.One helicopter appeared to have
Sir Elton John and David Beckham among famous faces sharing new year wishes
Sir Elton John has thanked his fans for being “amazing” and said it is now “pedal to the metal” in a celebratory new year message.The Rocket Man singer, 75, was among a host of famous faces sharing farewell to 2022
Foo Fighters reflect on ‘tragic’ 2022 after Taylor Hawkins’ death
The Foo Fighters have reflected on the “most difficult and tragic” year the band has “ever known” after Taylor Hawkins’ death aged 50.Hawkins, whose death was announced in March, played in the American band for more than two decades, alongside
Sir Grayson Perry says he is ‘not quite ready’ for news he has become a knight
Grayson Perry said he is “not quite ready” for the news he has become a knight as part of 2023’s New Year Honours list.The 62-year-old artist, writer and broadcaster, who is known for his tapestries, ceramic works and cross-dressing, has