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Australia: Queensland Hit by Storms with Hail and Power Outages

Storms swept through southeast Queensland on Sunday, October 26, bringing damaging winds and large hail. Tens of thousands of residents were left without power.

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Australia: ‘March for Australia’ Rallies Held Across Country 2

Crowds gathered across Australia on Sunday, October 19, for the “March for Australia” rallies, protesting what organizers called “mass immigration.” In Melbourne, two officers were hospitalized after attempting to separate anti-immigration demonstrators from a counter “United Against Racism” protest.

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Australia: Multiple Groups Stage Protests Across Major Cities 2

Multiple groups are holding demonstrations in various Australian cities on Saturday, September 13. The Australia Unites rallies, organized by far-right and anti-vaccine groups, are protesting government policies on cost of living, health, and the environment. At the same time, Indigenous and Palestinian activists are holding a National Day of Action against racism and fascism, partly in response to a neo-Nazi raid on Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne in August. Authorities, particularly in Victoria, are cautious of potential clashes between far-right and far-left participants, though organizers of both movements emphasize that their protests are intended to remain peaceful.

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Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 4

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

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Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 3

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

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Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 2

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

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Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

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Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace 5

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

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Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace 4

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

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Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace 3

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

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Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace 2

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

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Australia: Thousands Join Large-Scale Pro-Palestinian Rallies Nationwide 4

Pro-Palestine rallies were held in 40 cities and towns across Australia on Sunday, August 24 in response to the first-ever famine declared in Gaza. Protesters called for sanctions on Israel and an end to Australia’s arms trade with the country, supported by numerous unions and community groups. High-profile figures spoke at marches in Canberra, Sydney, Hobart, and Melbourne, highlighting broad national support for Palestine.

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Australia: Thousands Join Large-Scale Pro-Palestinian Rallies Nationwide

Pro-Palestine rallies were held in 40 cities and towns across Australia on Sunday, August 24 in response to the first-ever famine declared in Gaza. Protesters called for sanctions on Israel and an end to Australia’s arms trade with the country, supported by numerous unions and community groups. High-profile figures spoke at marches in Canberra, Sydney, Hobart, and Melbourne, highlighting broad national support for Palestine.

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Australia: Thousands Join Large-Scale Pro-Palestinian Rallies Nationwide 3

Pro-Palestine rallies were held in 40 cities and towns across Australia on Sunday, August 24 in response to the first-ever famine declared in Gaza. Protesters called for sanctions on Israel and an end to Australia’s arms trade with the country, supported by numerous unions and community groups. High-profile figures spoke at marches in Canberra, Sydney, Hobart, and Melbourne, highlighting broad national support for Palestine.

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Australia: Thousands Join Large-Scale Pro-Palestinian Rallies Nationwide 2

Pro-Palestine rallies were held in 40 cities and towns across Australia on Sunday, August 24 in response to the first-ever famine declared in Gaza. Protesters called for sanctions on Israel and an end to Australia’s arms trade with the country, supported by numerous unions and community groups. High-profile figures spoke at marches in Canberra, Sydney, Hobart, and Melbourne, highlighting broad national support for Palestine.

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Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

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Australia: Chaos at Brisbane Airport After Security Issue Triggers Re-Screening

Chaos unfolded at Brisbane Airport on Monday, August 4, after a malfunctioning metal detector at the domestic terminal forced all passengers to undergo re-screening. The incident resulted in flight delays.

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Australia: Altocumulus Clouds Appear Over Brisbane, Signaling Weather Shift

Queensland braces for a cold, rainy start to August, with maximum temperatures dropping up to 10 degrees below average. Altocumulus clouds, commonly known as "mackerel skies," were seen over Brisbane. These wave-like cloud patterns often signal changing weather or approaching atmospheric instability.

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Australia: Anzac Day Commemorative Events Across Country 3

Every April 25, Australians across the country commemorate Anzac Day with dawn and sunset services, parades, and other events to remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed in wars. This video shows the Dawn Service in Cooma, New South Wales.

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Australia: Anzac Day Commemorative Events Across Country 2

Every April 25, Australians across the country commemorate Anzac Day with dawn and sunset services, parades, and other events to remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed in wars. This video shows the Dawn Service in Cooma, New South Wales.

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Australia: Anzac Day Commemorative Events Across Country

Every April 25, Australians across the country commemorate Anzac Day with dawn and sunset services, parades, and other events to remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed in wars.

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Australia: Gold Coast Dogs Play in Floodwater After Cyclone Alfred

These dogs in the Gold Coast were making the most of the floodwaters left behind by former Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Tuesday, March 11, splashing around in the water. Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flash flooding across Queensland.

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Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding 2

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters, and significant damage, including downed power lines and ripped-off roofs, was reported. As of Monday, more than 230,000 households and businesses remain without power.

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Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters, and significant damage, including downed power lines and ripped-off roofs, was reported. As of Monday, more than 230,000 households and businesses remain without power.

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Australia: Empty Shelves at Supermarkets as Cyclone Alfred Approaches 2

Residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essentials as Cyclone Alfred approached. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6, or early Friday morning. This video filmed on Tuesday, showing empty shelves of toilet paper at a store in Brisbane.

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Australia: Empty Shelves at Supermarkets as Cyclone Alfred Approaches

Residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essentials as Cyclone Alfred approached. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6, or early Friday morning. This video filmed on Tuesday, showing empty shelves of toilet paper at a store in Brisbane.

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Australia: Powerful ‘Microburst’ Storm Hits Brisbane, Leaving Widespread Damage

A powerful storm system caused a 'microburst' with wind gusts reaching up to 80 kph (approximately 50 mph) in eastern Brisbane on Thursday, January 16. The storm uprooted trees, damaged properties, and left tens of thousands of homes without power in south-east Queensland.

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Australia: Grassfire Sparked By Qantas Plane Engine Failure At Sydney Airport 2

Qantas flight QF520, heading to Brisbane, experienced an engine failure during takeoff and sparked a grassfire next to a runway at Sydney Airport on Friday, November 8. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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Australia: Grassfire Sparked By Qantas Plane Engine Failure At Sydney Airport

Qantas flight QF520, heading to Brisbane, experienced an engine failure during takeoff and sparked a grassfire next to a runway at Sydney Airport on Friday, November 8. No injuries were reported, but delays were expected.

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Australia: Building Fire Breaks Out In Woolloongabba, Queensland

A building fire broke out in Woolloongabba, an inner southern suburb of Brisbane, Queensland on Wednesday, September 25, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky. According to the Queensland Ambulance Service, the fire was reported on Hubert Street at 4:28 p.m., and one person was transported to a hospital in a life-threatening condition.

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Australia: Thousands Of Constructions Workers Protest Against CFMEU Takeover 4

More than 10,000 workers took to the streets across Australia to protest the federal take over of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) on Tuesday, August 27.

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron waves as he boards his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with crew members his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron waves as he boards his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with crew members before boarding his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Departs For New Caledonia - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron waves as he boards his Presidential aeroplane to travel to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, at the Orly airport, suburb of Paris on May 21, 2024. The President's trip comes on the heels of military evacuation flights for Australians and New Zealanders from the small Magenta domestic airport in New Caledonia's capital Noumea, which touched down in Brisbane and Auckland in the evening of May 21, 2024. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seminar held to commemorate Australian professor's teaching in China

STORY: Seminar held to commemorate Australian professor's teaching in China SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:29 LOCATION: BRISBANE, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, China's ambassador to Australia 3. various of the seminar, Colin Mackerras and his old photos 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COLIN MACKERRAS, Australian sinologist 5. various of the seminar, Colin Mackerras and his old photo STORYLINE: A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. It was attended by more than 80 people, including Mackerras and his family, students and friends. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffit

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Colin Mackerras speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the promotion of Chinese culture.

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Casey Davidson, president of the Queensland branch of the Australia-China Friendship Society, speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstandin

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian (R) gives a gift to Colin Mackerras at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Colin Mackerras speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the promotion of Chinese culture.

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Consul General in Brisbane Ruan Zongze speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the p

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Tennis: Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka of Japan leaves the court after losing to Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2024.

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Tennis: Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka of Japan waves to spectators after losing to Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2024.

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Tennis: Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka of Japan looks down after losing a point to Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in their second-round match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2024.

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Tennis: Brisbane International

Karolina Pliskova (R) of the Czech Republic and Naomi Osaka of Japan shake hands after Pliskova's victory in their second-round match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2024.

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Tennis: Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2024.

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Tennis: Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2024.

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Tennis: Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2024.

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Tennis: Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2024.