Australia

  BiVACOR CEO Dr Daniel Timms pictured with the artificial heart.

World’s first artificial heart recipient discharged, marking medical breakthrough

The recipient underwent a six-hour operation in November, surviving on the artificial heart for over 100 days until a donor heart transplant could occur in early March.

13/03/2025

Sydney organized crime ring plots widespread antisemitic attacks

Sydney crime syndicate used antisemitic attacks to mislead police and reduce sentences, authorities reveal after mass arrests linked to arson, vandalism, and a fabricated terror plot.

Dreaming of a relaxing vacation? This is the country you should consider

In an era of mass tourism, new research reveals where true peace remains, with the top country offering 25 times more space than popular European destinations.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
07/03/2025

3.5-billion-year-old meteorite impact crater discovered in Australia's Pilbara region

Researchers suggest the impact created environments conducive to the emergence of early life on Earth.

Second Sydney nurse charged after claiming to kill Israeli patients

Former Bankstown hospital nurse Ahmad Rashad Nadir was charged with using a  carriage service to menace following an investigation into a recording of a chat video.

Thirty-nine Australian universities adopt antisemitism definition

"Targeting Jews based on their Jewish identities alone is discriminatory and antisemitic," reads the definition.

Ocean Infinity resumes search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 off coast of Australia

Under 'No Find, No Fee' deal, company will receive payment only if missing aircraft is found, reducing financial risk for government.

Sydney nurse charged for threatening to kill Israelis

Twenty-six-year-old nurse Sarah Abu Lebdeh was arrested on Tuesday and charged with threatening violence, using a carriage service to threaten to kill, and using a carriage service to menace.

Australia's spy chief: Antisemitism now agency's 'top priority'

"In terms of threats to life, [antisemitism is] my agency's number one priority because of the weight of incidents we're seeing play out in this country," he told the Senate.

Jewish Australian officer branded security risk over ties to Israel, 'divided loyalty'

A Jewish-Australian Army Reserves officer from Australia could have his security clearance revoked because of his ties to the Jewish State.

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