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Pat Allen, who had played an important role in arresting Martin Bryant 19 years ago, feels steps should be taken to protect prison workers from his violent attacks.

Malcolm Turnbull won the party ballot on Monday night to become Australia's 29th prime minister, securing 54 votes against Tony Abbott’s 44 votes.

Warner Bros. has cast Eddie Redmayne to star as a wizard/magizoologist in the highly anticipated movie spinoff of “Harry Potter.”

The Pittsburgh Steelers have denied that their assistant coach James Daniel was involved in a physical altercation with a New England Patriots fan at halftime of the NFL opening game on Thursday night.

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed he will challenge Prime Minister Tony Abbott for the leadership, just hours after Mr Abbott dismissed leadership speculations in South Australia.

Indonesian nationals sent to Syria to join ISIS are suspected of being funded by an Australian man, according to Indonesian authorities.

Australian model Miranda Kerr shares a photo of her Swarovski jewellery collection on Instagram.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia and World No. 2 Roger Federer of Switzerland battle for the championship of the 2015 US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.

In Mayweather’s last fight, boxing legends Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao and others took to social media to criticise Floyd Mayweather Jr. for yet another boring and unimpressive performance in what is pegged to be the final fight of his undefeated career.

The Hungarian camerawoman who was filmed tripping refugees has apologised and said she didn’t deserve the death threats.

History’s largest Ponzi Scheme gets television movie adaptation.

Serena Williams of the United States continue her quest for a calendar slam and will meet Roberta Vinci of Italy in the semifinals of the 2015 US Open

Ronda Rousey to play Patrick Swayze’s role in the remake of MGM’s cult classic.

Tom Cruise is likely to star in “Luna Park” directed by Doug Liman.

Syrian refugees will receive a handbook that contains guidelines and instructions on how to start a new life in Australia before they are given visas.

Andre Berto says he is focused in pulling off the improbable win over Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday.

Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, says there will be no Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch.

Mandy Patinkin and Claire Danes talk about Saul Berenson in the new “Homeland” Season 5 teaser.

Andrew Garfield says in an interview that he supports a less heterosexual Spider-Man.

Petra Laszlo, a Hungarian camera woman caught on camera kicking refugees while they were trying to escape police, has been fired.

Sam Smith recorded the theme song of James Bond’s new film in January.

The cabinet has decided to allow 12,000 extra refugees into Australia despite its initial reluctance, as well as provide AU$44 million to support 24,000 displaced people in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan.

Two out of 159 passengers and 13 crew were injured after a British Airways jet (Flight 2276) caught fire on Tuesday just before it took off from Las Vegas. (UPDATE: 13 passengers were given medical treatment.)

Associate Law Professor Mary Anne Kenny explain that other countries actually host or take more refugees per capita than Australia.

Kevin Anderson pulled off the upset against Andy Murray in the fourth round of the 2015 US Open

Former wrestler turned actor Dwayne Johnson posts an Instagram photo of himself and his new puppies.

Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle says “Trainspotting” sequel will be his next project.

The iPhone 6S release date will impress with high-resolution screen and super tough metal chassis.

“Steve Jobs” receives positive reaction from Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak.