<p>When people think of dangerous birds, they usually picture eagles, hawks, and falcons known for their hunting skills. But on Halloween in Bingil Bay, Australia, beachgoers got a surprise when they saw what they thought was a shark or turtle in the water. To their shock, it turned out to be a young cassowary, known as the world's most dangerous bird.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What make this bird dangerous?</strong></h2>

<p>Cassowaries are large flightless birds found in New Guinea and northeastern Australia. The southern cassowary, the most common type, is the third-tallest and second-heaviest bird globally.</p>

<p>They have black feathers, strong legs, and clawed feet, and they can be dangerous, but they usually avoid trouble unless provoked.</p>

<p>What surprised everyone was that cassowaries can actually swim, and a recent sighting in Bingil Bay showed off this unexpected skill.</p>

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<p>A reporter from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science, Nikita McDowell, described how the cassowary emerged from the ocean looking exhausted, standing under a tree with shaky legs for about half an hour.</p>

<p>Cassowaries are usually shy and hard to spot, and while they aren't naturally aggressive, they can cause harm if provoked.</p>

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<p>They're even known to be involved in rare attacks on humans, mostly when people feed them. A study on cassowary attacks revealed that 75 per cent&nbsp;of incidents were linked to human feeding.&nbsp;When confronted, cassowaries charged 70 per cent of the time, and they used their claws in only 15 per cent of attacks.</p>

<p>If you ever encounter a cassowary, it's important to be cautious, especially around their nests. Experts advise slowly backing away, using a barrier if possible. Jumping into the sea isn't a safe escape either, as cassowaries can swim, as mentioned by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science.</p>

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<p>With only about 4,000 cassowaries left in Queensland, they are classified as endangered. Threats include car accidents, dog attacks, and human interference, highlighting the need to protect these unique and endangered birds.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


When people think of dangerous birds, they usually picture eagles, hawks, and falcons known for their hunting skills. But on Halloween in Bingil Bay, Australia, beachgoers got a surprise when they saw what they thought was a shark or turtle in the water.

When people think of dangerous birds, they usually picture eagles, hawks, and falcons known for their hunting skills. But on Halloween in Bingil Bay, Australia, beachgoers got a surprise when they saw what they thought was a shark or turtle in the water. To their shock, it turned out to be a young cassowary, known as the world's most dangerous bird. What make this bird dangerous? Cassowaries are large flightless birds found in New Guinea and northeastern Australia. The southern cassowary, the most common type, is the third-tallest and second-heaviest bird globally. They have black feathers, strong legs, and clawed feet, and they can be dangerous, but they usually avoid trouble unless provoked. What surprised everyone was that cassowaries can actually swim, and a recent sighting in Bingil Bay showed off this unexpected skill. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos shared on social media. Beachgoers stunned by cassowary swimming in Australia ocean | Miami Herald https://t.co/TKMEkVUcAJ — 🏳️‍🌈 Chuck Hamilton (he/him/his) 🏴‍☠️🍸 (@natty4bumpo) November 13, 2023 × A reporter from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science, Nikita McDowell, described how the cassowary emerged from the ocean looking exhausted, standing under a tree with shaky legs for about half an hour. Cassowaries are usually shy and hard to spot, and while they aren't naturally aggressive, they can cause harm if provoked. Also read | In latest gaffe, Joe Biden calls Taylor Swift 'Britney' at Thanksgiving event They're even known to be involved in rare attacks on humans, mostly when people feed them. A study on cassowary attacks revealed that 75 per cent of incidents were linked to human feeding. When confronted, cassowaries charged 70 per cent of the time, and they used their claws in only 15 per cent of attacks. If you ever encounter a cassowary, it's important to be cautious, especially around their nests. Experts advise slowly backing away, using a barrier if possible. Jumping into the sea isn't a safe escape either, as cassowaries can swim, as mentioned by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. Also watch | Panama Forest sees major bird declines, birds affected by climate change With only about 4,000 cassowaries left in Queensland, they are classified as endangered. Threats include car accidents, dog attacks, and human interference, highlighting the need to protect these unique and endangered birds. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Police in Australia have taken a renewed interest in a 53-year-old cold case after fresh and what has been called 'compelling' information came to light, BBC has reported. The case is about the disappearance of three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer from an Australian beach in Fairy Meadow, a city in Australia. A man has reportedly told the BBC that he saw a teenage boy walking away with a crying toddler on January 12, 1970.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police always suspected that Cheryl Grimmer was abducted but the case went cold and hasn't yet been solved. The witness, who was seven years old, has been quoted as saying that the incident was "etched in his mind". BBC reported that the man has now been contacted by the police.</p>

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<p>The witness appeared in BBC's true crime podcast named Fairy Meadow and described the incident in detail.</p>

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<p>On January 12, 1970, a rare "southerly buster" wind blew through Fairy Meadow, which made the beachgoers run away from the beach. It is because of this that the witness said he was able to pinpoint the memory to this day.</p>

<p>The man told BBC that he saw an adolescent leaving changing rooms meant for women with a crying toddler in hand. Cheryl had disappeared from the women's changing room when her brother, who was looking after her was distracted for a few seconds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I glanced back at the toilet block, the profile of the guy was sort of full-stride with this baby in his arm, just kind of screaming and yelling at his hip, like low on his hip," the eyewitness told BBC.</p>

<p>The man reportedly asked the BBC to keep his identity private.</p>

<p>"I heard this screaming of the kid. That's what caught my ear. What was that shrieking sound? I turned around and that's what I saw."</p>

<p>On why the eyewitness or his family did not approach the police, he said that at the time of the incident, they had shifted from Eastern Europe and did not speak English<em>.</em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Police in Australia have taken a renewed interest in a 53-year-old cold case after fresh and what has been called 'compelling' information came to light, BBC has reported.

Police in Australia have taken a renewed interest in a 53-year-old cold case after fresh and what has been called 'compelling' information came to light, BBC has reported. The case is about the disappearance of three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer from an Australian beach in Fairy Meadow, a city in Australia. A man has reportedly told the BBC that he saw a teenage boy walking away with a crying toddler on January 12, 1970. The police always suspected that Cheryl Grimmer was abducted but the case went cold and hasn't yet been solved. The witness, who was seven years old, has been quoted as saying that the incident was "etched in his mind". BBC reported that the man has now been contacted by the police. Watch | Australia's Deputy PM Richard Marles points to increased defence, cricket ties with India × The witness appeared in BBC's true crime podcast named Fairy Meadow and described the incident in detail. Also Read | Exclusive: Australia's Deputy PM Richard Marles points to increased defence ties with India On January 12, 1970, a rare "southerly buster" wind blew through Fairy Meadow, which made the beachgoers run away from the beach. It is because of this that the witness said he was able to pinpoint the memory to this day. The man told BBC that he saw an adolescent leaving changing rooms meant for women with a crying toddler in hand. Cheryl had disappeared from the women's changing room when her brother, who was looking after her was distracted for a few seconds. "When I glanced back at the toilet block, the profile of the guy was sort of full-stride with this baby in his arm, just kind of screaming and yelling at his hip, like low on his hip," the eyewitness told BBC. The man reportedly asked the BBC to keep his identity private. "I heard this screaming of the kid. That's what caught my ear. What was that shrieking sound? I turned around and that's what I saw." On why the eyewitness or his family did not approach the police, he said that at the time of the incident, they had shifted from Eastern Europe and did not speak English. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Nearly one in 10 Australian men have committed a sexual offence against children under the age of 18, finds a study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. The findings of the research, which is said to be the largest study of its kind ever undertaken globally, were released on Monday (Nov 20).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Deeply concerning’</strong></h2>

<p>The study titled ‘Identifying and understanding child sexual offending behaviour and attitudes among Australian men’ was conducted by UNSW Sydney and Jesuit Social Services and aimed to research the “prevalence of child sexual offending behaviours and attitudes”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The first nationally representative research…has shed unprecedented light on sexually abusive behaviours and feelings among Australian men,” said a statement released by the UNSW.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,945 Australian men aged 18 to over 65 and found that one in 10 or 9.4 per cent said they had sexual contact with someone under the age of 18.</p>

<p>This would be around one million men in Australia out of which nearly half of them (4.9 per cent) reported having sexual feelings towards children. The figures also include online offences as 4.3 per cent of Australian men reported having had online sexual conversations with children and 2.5 per cent deliberately watched pornographic material containing people below the age of 18.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the study, 4.9 per cent of men with sexual feelings that have committed a sexual offence against children were more likely to be married, working with children, earning higher incomes; report anxiety, depression, and binge drinking behaviours; and have been sexually abused or had adverse experiences in childhood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These men are also found to be active online, including on social media, encrypted apps and cryptocurrency and consume pornography that involves violence or bestiality, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 3.2 per cent of Australian men said they had had sexual contact with a person below the age of 18 when they were over 18. However, the study also noted that this aspect proved to be a limitation since the age of consent in Australia varies and can be 16 or 17 depending on the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the study, one in six (15.1 per cent) Australian men reported having sexual feelings towards children.</p>

<p>The UNSW-led study found two distinct groups of child sex offenders - “One which is motivated by sexual interest in children, and a second group who may be offending for situational or opportunistic reasons,” the research found.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Invest in prevention</strong></h2>

<p>“The prevalence of abuse revealed in this report is deeply concerning,” Georgia Naldrett, Manager of Jesuit Social Services’ Stop it Now! Australia service said&nbsp;in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study recommends measures like improving community understanding of the harm of child sexual abuse and challenging attitudes that support it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also calls for better online safety measures and safeguarding children where they may be “deemed particularly risky, including schools, day-care, social groups, clubs and any other activity in which children are present.”</p>

<p>They also recommend early intervention for men with sexual feelings towards children who have not committed an offence yet. The study found that out of the men who have sexual feelings, 29.6 per cent want help for their sexual feelings towards children.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nearly one in 10 Australian men have committed a sexual offence against children under the age of 18, finds a study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney.

Nearly one in 10 Australian men have committed a sexual offence against children under the age of 18, finds a study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. The findings of the research, which is said to be the largest study of its kind ever undertaken globally, were released on Monday (Nov 20). ‘Deeply concerning’ The study titled ‘Identifying and understanding child sexual offending behaviour and attitudes among Australian men’ was conducted by UNSW Sydney and Jesuit Social Services and aimed to research the “prevalence of child sexual offending behaviours and attitudes”. “The first nationally representative research…has shed unprecedented light on sexually abusive behaviours and feelings among Australian men,” said a statement released by the UNSW. The study surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,945 Australian men aged 18 to over 65 and found that one in 10 or 9.4 per cent said they had sexual contact with someone under the age of 18. This would be around one million men in Australia out of which nearly half of them (4.9 per cent) reported having sexual feelings towards children. The figures also include online offences as 4.3 per cent of Australian men reported having had online sexual conversations with children and 2.5 per cent deliberately watched pornographic material containing people below the age of 18. According to the study, 4.9 per cent of men with sexual feelings that have committed a sexual offence against children were more likely to be married, working with children, earning higher incomes; report anxiety, depression, and binge drinking behaviours; and have been sexually abused or had adverse experiences in childhood. These men are also found to be active online, including on social media, encrypted apps and cryptocurrency and consume pornography that involves violence or bestiality, the report added. At least 3.2 per cent of Australian men said they had had sexual contact with a person below the age of 18 when they were over 18. However, the study also noted that this aspect proved to be a limitation since the age of consent in Australia varies and can be 16 or 17 depending on the state. According to the study, one in six (15.1 per cent) Australian men reported having sexual feelings towards children. The UNSW-led study found two distinct groups of child sex offenders - “One which is motivated by sexual interest in children, and a second group who may be offending for situational or opportunistic reasons,” the research found. Invest in prevention “The prevalence of abuse revealed in this report is deeply concerning,” Georgia Naldrett, Manager of Jesuit Social Services’ Stop it Now! Australia service said in a statement. The study recommends measures like improving community understanding of the harm of child sexual abuse and challenging attitudes that support it. It also calls for better online safety measures and safeguarding children where they may be “deemed particularly risky, including schools, day-care, social groups, clubs and any other activity in which children are present.” They also recommend early intervention for men with sexual feelings towards children who have not committed an offence yet. The study found that out of the men who have sexual feelings, 29.6 per cent want help for their sexual feelings towards children. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia: One in 10 men have committed a sexual offence against children, finds study

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<p>The chief of Australia’s second-largest telecom company&nbsp;Optus resigned on Monday (Nov 20) after a massive network-wide outage, earlier this month and one of Australia’s largest data breaches, last year.</p>

<p>Kelly Bayer Rosmarin ended her&nbsp;more than three-year&nbsp;tumultuous&nbsp;tenure&nbsp;as the CEO, after being under pressure having headed Optus through two national scandals that have tarnished the reputation of the Australian telecom&nbsp;giant.</p>

<h2><strong>‘An honour to serve’</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, the now-former CEO said it had been “an honour to serve” but it was now appropriate for her to step down. “Having now had time for some personal reflection, I have come to the decision that my resignation is in the best interest of Optus moving forward,” the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Optus’ parent company, Singapore Telecommunications, announced Rosmarin’s resignation days after a network-wide outage left nearly half of Australia’s 26 million people without phone or internet for 12 hours.</p>

<p>The chief executive of Optus’ Singaporean parent company, Yuen Kuan Moon thanked her for her hardwork during a “challenging period,” referring to how she contributed to improving financial performance despite being appointed at the beginning of the pandemic, in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rosmarin’s resignation also came after a parliamentary hearing on Friday (Nov 18) where Optus executives admitted that they had no contingency plan for an outage of that scale.</p>

<p>The recent outage&nbsp;not only sparked anger and frustration among Australians but also raised concerns about the country’s telecommunications infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The now-former CEO also told the hearing that around 200 calls to Australian emergency hotline Triple-0 had failed but the company made sure to follow up on all the incidents and reported that “thankfully everybody is OK”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The outage on November 8 also caused transport delays, cut hospital phone lines, and shut down payment systems. She told the Senate hearing that thousands of Australians were pursuing the telecom company for compensation.</p>

<p>Notably, the company is also in the midst of fighting another class action lawsuit brought by more than 100,000 current and former customers over a massive data breach last year which affected 10 million people and is believed to be the worst one in Australian history.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What now?</strong></h2>

<p>In the meantime, Rosmarin will be replaced by the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Michael Venter while the firm looks for a replacement, as Optus works on regaining customer confidence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“We recognise the need for Optus to regain customer trust and confidence as the team works through the impact and consequences of the recent outage and continues to improve,” said Moon, in a statement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The chief of Australia’s second-largest telecom company Optus resigned on Monday (Nov 20) after a massive network-wide outage, earlier this month and one of Australia’s largest data breaches, last year.

The chief of Australia’s second-largest telecom company Optus resigned on Monday (Nov 20) after a massive network-wide outage, earlier this month and one of Australia’s largest data breaches, last year. Kelly Bayer Rosmarin ended her more than three-year tumultuous tenure as the CEO, after being under pressure having headed Optus through two national scandals that have tarnished the reputation of the Australian telecom giant. ‘An honour to serve’ In a statement, the now-former CEO said it had been “an honour to serve” but it was now appropriate for her to step down. “Having now had time for some personal reflection, I have come to the decision that my resignation is in the best interest of Optus moving forward,” the statement added. ALSO READ | Health, emergency, financial services hit in Australia as telecom giant Optus suffers outage, now restored Optus’ parent company, Singapore Telecommunications, announced Rosmarin’s resignation days after a network-wide outage left nearly half of Australia’s 26 million people without phone or internet for 12 hours. The chief executive of Optus’ Singaporean parent company, Yuen Kuan Moon thanked her for her hardwork during a “challenging period,” referring to how she contributed to improving financial performance despite being appointed at the beginning of the pandemic, in 2020. Rosmarin’s resignation also came after a parliamentary hearing on Friday (Nov 18) where Optus executives admitted that they had no contingency plan for an outage of that scale. The recent outage not only sparked anger and frustration among Australians but also raised concerns about the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. ALSO READ | Sam Altman to be rehired? Reports suggest OpenAI’s interim CEO wants to bring back ousted predecessor The now-former CEO also told the hearing that around 200 calls to Australian emergency hotline Triple-0 had failed but the company made sure to follow up on all the incidents and reported that “thankfully everybody is OK”. The outage on November 8 also caused transport delays, cut hospital phone lines, and shut down payment systems. She told the Senate hearing that thousands of Australians were pursuing the telecom company for compensation. Notably, the company is also in the midst of fighting another class action lawsuit brought by more than 100,000 current and former customers over a massive data breach last year which affected 10 million people and is believed to be the worst one in Australian history. What now? In the meantime, Rosmarin will be replaced by the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Michael Venter while the firm looks for a replacement, as Optus works on regaining customer confidence. ALSO READ | Optus leak: Singapore Telecommunications appoints Deloitte to assess data breach “We recognise the need for Optus to regain customer trust and confidence as the team works through the impact and consequences of the recent outage and continues to improve,” said Moon, in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Australian naval personnel allegedly sustained minor injuries on Tuesday (Nov 14) after an “unsafe and unprofessional” conduct by a Chinese warship in international waters off Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).</p>

<p>Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Saturday (Nov 18) his government had expressed “serious concerns” to the Chinese side regarding the encounter between the HMAS Toowoomba and the People’s Liberation Army-Navy’s (PLAN) destroyer.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Australian minister, the Australian vessel was on its way to a scheduled port visit to Japan when it found that fishing nets had got stuck into the boat’s propellers.</p>

<p>The divers on the ship started an underwater operation to clear the nets. A message regarding the ongoing operation was also communicated through the usual maritime channels.</p>

<p>It was then that the PLAN vessel came dangerously close to the Australian ship. It prompted the Australian divers to reiterate their message and request the Chinese destroyers to stay away.</p>

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<p>According to Richard Marles, soon after the second warning was issued, the PLA destroyer DDG-139 “was detected operating its hull-mounted sonar in a manner that posed a risk to the safety of the Australian divers who were forced to exit the water."</p>

<p>It came even as the Chinese side “acknowledged” the message sent by the Australian divers.</p>

<p>The divers, who were assessed after they surfaced, sustained minor injuries after being subjected to the sonar pulses, the minister alleged.</p>

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<p>“This is unsafe and unprofessional conduct,” Marles said. “The safety and wellbeing of our [Australian Defence Force] personnel continues to be our utmost priority,” he added.</p>

<p>Divers exposed to high levels of underwater sound can suffer from dizziness, hearing damage or injuries to other organs, depending on the frequency and intensity of the sound, according to the UK’s Diving Medical Advisory Committee.</p>

<h2><strong>Setback to Australia-China reconciliation?</strong></h2>

<p>The assertive action by China comes hot on the heels of the much-anticipated visit by Australian leader Anthony Albanese to Beijing earlier this month where Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to stabilise the bilateral relationship.</p>

<p>Canberra is hopeful that China will roll back its sanctions on Australian wine and other trade restrictions that were introduced during ex-PM Scott Morrison’s tenure.</p>

<p>However, Beijing has made clear the highly-sought reconciliation with China will come at a price, something that the Albanese administration would like to ponder upon.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Australian naval personnel allegedly sustained minor injuries on Tuesday (Nov 14) after an “unsafe and unprofessional” conduct by a Chinese warship in international waters off Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Australian naval personnel allegedly sustained minor injuries on Tuesday (Nov 14) after an “unsafe and unprofessional” conduct by a Chinese warship in international waters off Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Saturday (Nov 18) his government had expressed “serious concerns” to the Chinese side regarding the encounter between the HMAS Toowoomba and the People’s Liberation Army-Navy’s (PLAN) destroyer. What happened? According to the Australian minister, the Australian vessel was on its way to a scheduled port visit to Japan when it found that fishing nets had got stuck into the boat’s propellers. The divers on the ship started an underwater operation to clear the nets. A message regarding the ongoing operation was also communicated through the usual maritime channels. It was then that the PLAN vessel came dangerously close to the Australian ship. It prompted the Australian divers to reiterate their message and request the Chinese destroyers to stay away. Watch: Australia and china reunite for diplomatic talks × According to Richard Marles, soon after the second warning was issued, the PLA destroyer DDG-139 “was detected operating its hull-mounted sonar in a manner that posed a risk to the safety of the Australian divers who were forced to exit the water." It came even as the Chinese side “acknowledged” the message sent by the Australian divers. The divers, who were assessed after they surfaced, sustained minor injuries after being subjected to the sonar pulses, the minister alleged. Also read: Looking to mend ties, Australian PM talks of `very positive` meet with Xi Jinping “This is unsafe and unprofessional conduct,” Marles said. “The safety and wellbeing of our [Australian Defence Force] personnel continues to be our utmost priority,” he added. Divers exposed to high levels of underwater sound can suffer from dizziness, hearing damage or injuries to other organs, depending on the frequency and intensity of the sound, according to the UK’s Diving Medical Advisory Committee. Setback to Australia-China reconciliation? The assertive action by China comes hot on the heels of the much-anticipated visit by Australian leader Anthony Albanese to Beijing earlier this month where Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to stabilise the bilateral relationship. Canberra is hopeful that China will roll back its sanctions on Australian wine and other trade restrictions that were introduced during ex-PM Scott Morrison’s tenure. However, Beijing has made clear the highly-sought reconciliation with China will come at a price, something that the Albanese administration would like to ponder upon. (With inputs from agencies)

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