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Australian PM ‘Distressed’ by Riots at US Capitol, Opposition Leader Shares Sentiments

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on Thursday were “distressing” and hoped for a peaceful transition of power. Morrison told reporters the United States was one of the greatest democracies in the world and that Australia’s thoughts are with them in this difficult time. “The riots and…


Australian Expeditioner Evacuated From Antarctica in 5 Days

Australia, China and the US have collaborated on a mission to medically evacuate an Australian expeditioner from Antarctica. The operation took five days, used ships, helicopters and planes, and canvassed thousands of kilometres of the icy continent. Australian Antarctic Division Director Kim Ellis described it as one of the most complex and challenging medical evacuations…