Google Maps users have spotted a spooky image of a downed passenger plane in the middle of the Australian rainforest. As per the reports by UK-based media outlet Metro, users have spotted the downed jetliner on the Cardwell Range, which is located between Townsville and Cairns.

Is that a 'downed' plane? Google Maps users spot spooky image in Australian rainforest

For the return of Exercise Pitch Black, the skies over Australia's Top End have been crowded with aircraft from across the globe. In an effort to improve interoperability and forge solid bonds between participating military units, 16 nations will take part in Exercise Pitch Black with Australia from today until September 8.

Jet set, go! Exercise Pitch Black takes off in Australia

India and Australia are set to undertake high level engagement in the next few weeks and months as part of a flourishing relationship between the two nations. Next week, Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be travelling to Australia in a key visit given the large number of Indian students Down Under.

India, Australia to undertake high level engagement in the coming days

The newly elected Anthony Albanese government in Australia has decided to offer an additional $25 million in emergency funds to the crisis-ridden country of Sri Lanka.

Australia commits another $25 million in emergency aid to Sri Lanka, takes total to $75 million

After his five secret ministry self-appointments were made public, the former Australian leader, Scott Morrison, refused to resign from the federal parliament. During a press conference on Wednesday (August 17), Morrison used a tough tone and declared that he would continue to represent Cook, despite rising demands for him to resign, including from people from his own party.

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison refuses to resign from federal parliament

Olympic sprinter Kimia Yousofi has arrived in Australia to start afresh just over a year after carrying the Afghan flag into the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games, competing in the 100-meters, and then having to watch from afar as the Taliban regained control of her country.

Afghan Olympic sprinter Kimia Yousofi resettles in Australia to start afresh

Germany is sending 13 military aircraft to joint exercises in Australia, the air force's largest peacetime deployment, underlining Berlin's increased focus on the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions with China in the region.

German fighter jets en route to Australia as Berlin shifts focus to Indo-Pacific

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of running shadow government and trashing democracy after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he took on five ministerial post without the knowledge of most other lawmakers or the public.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses predecessor Scott Morrison of running shadow government

After it was revealed that Scott Morrison secretly held key ministerial roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused his predecessor of "tin-pot activity".

Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses Morrison of 'tin-pot activity' for secretly holding ministry roles

All flights were grounded in the Australian capital this afternoon following a shooting incident at the Canberra airport. A gunman reportedly fired at least five shots inside airport's parking.

Shots fired at Canberra airport; Lone assailant taken into custody

Following a landmark assessment, the high suicide rate among members of the current and previous Australian Defence Force has been referred to as "a national tragedy.

Australia: Veteran suicides labelled a ‘national tragedy'

Australia's central bank stated that it was launching a one-year research programme into the case for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Australia, focusing on potential economic benefits.

Australia's central bank launches digital currency project

Australia fielded a Covid positive cricketer in the finals of women's cricket at the Commonwealth games. Why did the organisers permit this health risk? How can infected athletes play team sports? Palki Sharma asks.

Gravitas: Australia fields Covid positive cricketer

The Australian central bank on Tuesday (August 9) announced that it will now begin year-long research into the merits of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with a particular emphasis on the potential advantages it will have for the Australian economy.

Australian central bank proposes the concept of digital currency

Australian website news.com.au has reported that the claims made by New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet about offering a lucrative overseas job to Transport Minister David Elliott have been denied by the latter.

NSW premier crisis deepens, transport minister denies claim that Perrottet offered him lucrative job overseas

A growing number of Australians are choosing alcohol-free drinks. The researchers in Adelaide are looking at how to make alcohol-free wine taste closer to its full-strength relatives.

Australian producers hunt for alcohol-free wine

Australian airline Qantas has asked senior executives to work as baggage handlers for three months as it tries to tackle an acute labour shortage. The airline's operations manager is searching for at least 100 volunteers to work at the airports in Sydney and Melbourne.

Qantas asks executives to temporarily work as baggage handlers to ease labour shortage

According to a survey, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has recovered from storms and bleaching events to record levels. As per officials, though this is great news, the new coral is extremely vulnerable and can quickly tarnish by climate change and other environmental threats.

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is recovering from bleaching events but still 'very vulnerable': Survey

A long, arduous four-year legal battle has come to an end for the Nadesalingam family in Australia. Reportedly, the family has been granted permanent residency, ending a community-wide campaign that protested against their deportation.

Tamil asylum seeker family allowed to stay in Australia after a lengthy legal battle

Australian Border Force (ABF) Commander Claire Rees from Maritime Border Command (MBC) is on a visit to India and Maldives. During the ongoing visit, the official visited the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) and had meetings with the Maldivian Coast Guard and other agencies.

"Aus working with regional partners to combat maritime crime, people smuggling" says Border Force Commander

Australia's great barrier reef has shown the largest amount of coral cover in 36 years. However, the Australian institute of marine sciences in its annual report has said that the reef remains vulnerable to increasingly frequent mass bleaching.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia's great barrier reef shows growth in coral cover

Australia has enshrined its climate commitments into law with the new climate bill. The lower house has passed the federal government's bill by 89 votes to 55 votes.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia lower house passes climate bill

Eggs have become the newest food item to experience supply chain problems in Australia. Morning fry-ups may no longer be a breakfast option for people. Woolworths, a supermarket chain representative, said that decreased output on certain farms had an impact on the availability of locally produced eggs in several areas.

Australia experiences egg shortage, supermarkets try to boost the availability

Australia is considering lifting a ban on euthanasia after 25 years as on Monday (August 1), a new bill was introduced in the Australian Parliament seeking to lift the ban on doctor-assisted suicide in two territories.

After 25 years, Australia mulls lifting euthanasia ban

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