Australia
Anti-Asian sign targeting pharmacy in Sydney prompts investigation
Police in Sydney, Australia, are investigating anti-Asian signage placed outside a local pharmacy after CCTV footage captured two men posting the signs late at night in November. The placard, which…
Australia’s 1st Chinese comfort women statue languishes in garage out of public view
Australia’s first statue honoring Chinese women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II remains without a permanent home in Melbourne, where it has been mostly stored…
Seven children charged for violent assault on Chinese couple in Sydney
Seven minors have been charged in connection with a violent assault on a Chinese couple at an apartment complex in Eastgardens, a suburb in Sydney’s southeast, on the evening of May 21. Attack in…
Police search for man accused of pouring hot coffee on Brisbane baby
A Chinese national, identified as a 33-year-old man on a student visa, is accused of pouring hot coffee on a 9-month-old baby at Hanlon Park in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 27. The baby, named Luka,…
YouTuber opens fake 5-star restaurant serving instant ramen
Australian YouTuber Stanley Chen pulled a fast one on dozens of restaurant-goers and influencers by opening a fake ramen omakase. “Omakase” is a Japanese term meaning “I leave it up to you,” where…
‘Succulent Chinese meal’ man dead at 82
Jack Karlson, the Australian man behind the viral “democracy manifest” clip, died at 82 on Wednesday after a battle with prostate cancer and other conditions, including systemic inflammatory response…
Melbourne pho shop owner claps back at negative reviews
The owner of a popular pho restaurant in Melbourne recently went off on reviewers who posted about their negative experiences at his establishment. Key points:
Surfer forced to hide Japanese roots during Australian riots to represent Japan in Paris Olympics
A world-leading surfer who once concealed his Japanese identity as a matter of self-preservation is now headed to the Summer Olympics to represent Tokyo. Key points:
Video: Violinist bullies street singer to take over her spot in Sydney
A TikTok video capturing a heated exchange between two buskers over a coveted performance spot at Pitt Street Mall in Sydney has gone viral. Key points:
NZ real estate agent warned for using fake Asian accent in sales pitch
An Auckland real estate agent of Asian descent has been formally warned by her employer for posting a TikTok video in which she used a fake Asian accent and offered domestic services to potential…
Sydney’s Chinatown gates to be granted heritage status
The iconic ceremonial gates of Sydney’s Chinatown, located at each end of the Dixon Street precinct’s northern and southern sides in Haymarket, Australia, will be granted heritage status as part of a…
UK court to rule on Australian man’s claim he is Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto
A trial in the UK is underway to verify the claims of an individual asserting to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous founder of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. About the defendant: On Feb. 6, Australian…
‘Breaking Point’ tackles mental health, suicide in men through Asian Australian lens
Australian director Lochlan Graham is helping amplify the discussion on mental health and suicide in Australian men through an Asian Australian lens in the new short film “Breaking Point.” About the…
4 Vietnamese exchange students disappear in Australia within a month
Four Vietnamese students participating in an exchange program in South Australia have gone missing within a month, with 17-year-old student Sunnie Nguyen being the latest. About Nguyen’s…
Sumit Nagal makes history for India at Australian Open
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal made history this week by winning the first Australian Open match for his home country in 11 years. What he did: Nagal beat fellow 26-year-old Alexander Bublik of…
Naomi Osaka finds optimism despite early Australian Open exit
Despite her first-round loss at the 2024 Australian Open, four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka highlighted the positive aspects of her return to professional tennis after a 15-month…
Man filmed demanding Asian father and son to stop fishing in ‘Australian waters’
A man was filmed berating an Asian man and his son while they were fishing, claiming that they were not allowed to fish as the area belonged to “Australian waters, not international water.” What…
Thai father foils international drug smugglers’ attempt to use his daughter as courier
A Thai father foiled an attempt by an international drug smuggling syndicate to use his daughter, Pornratchakwan Pheeraruengrit, as a courier. Pornratchakwan’s delivery service: Pornratchakwan, who…
Emma Raducanu wins Auckland match after 8-month hiatus
Emma Raducanu won her first match at the Auckland Classic on Monday, marking a victorious return to the competitive scene after an eight-month break. Scores: Raducanu beat Romanian tennis player…
Google Doodle honors pioneering Chinese Australian surgeon Victor Chang
Chinese Australian Dr. Victor Chang, a cardiothoracic surgeon and a pioneer in the field of heart transplantation, was featured as a Google Doodle on what would have been his 87th birthday. About…
Australian woman who blamed Asian grocer for killer mushrooms charged
The woman who pointed at an Asian grocer as a source of toxic mushrooms that allegedly killed three and put one in critical condition in Victoria, Australia, has been arrested and charged with…
Asians in Australian public jobs aren’t being promoted due to ‘Asian penalty’: study
While it is expected to represent the diversity of the Australian population, recent findings reveal a concerning trend
Watch: Australian influencer mistaken for Ryan Reynolds swarmed by fans in Taiwan
An Australian travel and fashion vlogger recently found himself swarmed by fans who mistook him for Ryan Reynolds while waiting at a terminal in Taiwan. About the video: Shaun Birley, a content…
Australian journalist Cheng Lei released after 3 years in China detention
Cheng Lei, a Chinese Australian journalist, has returned to Australia after being detained in China for three years on espionage charges. Cheng’s return: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
Chinese property buyers have limited impact on Sydney home prices, study suggests
The findings suggest that concerns about Chinese capital inflow causing housing affordability issues in Australia may have been overstated
Beef wellington poisoning deaths: Woman claims she bought mushrooms at Melbourne Asian grocer
A woman caught in the middle of a recent beef wellington poisoning in Australia that killed three people and put one in critical condition revealed that she bought the mushrooms used in the dish from…
Scientists discover why kangaroos are not naturally found in Asia
A study conducted by biologists from Australian National University (ANU) and ETH Zurich in Switzerland may have discovered why Australian marsupials are nearly impossible to find outside of…
Massage therapist jailed for 3 years for sexually assaulting 6 clients at Australia clinic
A traditional Chinese massage therapist has been sentenced to three years in jail after being convicted of sexual assault against six clients at a clinic in Australia. What he did: Weiqing Liu, 34,…
Australian man’s racist attack on group of Asians fishing caught on camera
A 69-year-old man was caught on camera attacking a group of Asians who were fishing in Queensland, Australia, on Anzac Day. Job Prasong, a Muay Thai instructor, was fishing on the Brisbane River with…
Sydney man found guilty of drugging, sexually assaulting 5 Korean women
Balesh Dhankhar, a prominent member of Sydney’s Indian community who was accused of drugging, raping and filming five Korean women, was found guilty on 39 charges of sexual assault on Monday. A…
Man accused of exposing himself, performing lewd acts in Melbourne beaches
Victoria police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself and performed lewd acts in front of multiple people at Melbourne, Australia, beaches. The incident, which involved at least two…
Sydney man accused of drugging, filming his sexual assaults of Korean women
A man described as a “prominent member” of Sydney’s Indian community is currently on trial for 13 counts of rape, among multiple other sex crimes, in Australia. Balesh Dhankhar, former president of…
Ming Dynasty infant Buddha statue unearthed in Australia has starting bid of $100,000
An infant Buddha statue that’s less than 6 inches tall will be put up for auction with a starting bid of $100,000. In 2018, Leon Deschamps and Shayne Thompson discovered the figurine with a metal…
‘Asia’s El Chapo’: Alleged leader of multibillion-dollar drug cartel extradited to Australia
Tse Chi Lop, 59, dubbed as “Asia’s El Chapo,” has been extradited from the Netherlands to Australia after a nearly two-year legal battle against Dutch authorities. He is believed to be the leader of…
‘Suspicious death’ of Chinese man leads Sydney police to seek identities of 2 men captured on CCTV
Tao Cheng, 25, was found dead in a fire escape in Sydney’s Central Business District on Dec. 7. The Chinese national was last seen entering FBI Cyber Cafe — a gaming cafe — in the Meriton Retail…
Senior Asian Australian protestor sustains brain bleed, neck injury during arrest
Danny Lim, a well-known street activist in Australia, has been released from the hospital after sustaining injuries during a police confrontation in Sydney earlier this week. The 78-year-old former…
