Oceania

Body Found After P&O Pacific Adventure Cruise Ship Passenger Fell Overboard Near Sydney Harbor

A body has been found during the search for a person who was reported missing after falling overboard from a cruise ship in the waters near Sydney.


Australia's Macquarie Bank Terminating Cash Transactions in All Branches as It Shifts to Fully Digital Banking Services

Australia's Macquarie Bank will eliminate the use of cash at its branches later this month as part of its transition to a fully digital offering...

Melbourne Residents Face Steeper 'Bin Tax' Increase Amid Cost-of-Living Concerns

An Australian council plans to increase its "bin tax" despite the controversy surrounding it since it was implemented just a year ago...

New Zealand Implements New Import Rules for Frozen Berries After Hepatitis A Outbreak

New Zealand Food Safety has updated its import regulations to handle frozen berries better to avoid another hepatitis A outbreak...


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