Anne Lu

Anne Lu finished a degree in Legal Management, but as a kid, she wanted to be a nurse so she could wear a nursing cap. She admits to being obsessed with "SuperWhoLock" and her pets. She joined IBTimes Australia in April 2013. She may be reached at a.lu@ibtimes.com.au.

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Passengers walk with their luggage towards departure gates at Sydney International Airport in Australia, October 25, 2017. Picture taken October 25, 2017.

Japanese national allegedly caught smuggling lizards out of Australia

The Australian Border Force investigators arrested the man on Thursday as he attempted to board a flight to Hong Kong.

An emergency sign directs patients and staff to the emergency room at the newly constructed Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center hospital in San Diego, California , U.S., April 17, 2017.

Police investigating ‘organic matter’-contaminated desserts at Flinders Medical Centre

Desserts for hospital patients at Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia had been laced with “organic matter.”

2 Icelandic nationals charged over allegedly importing 6.7kg cocaine into Melbourne Airport

Two Icelandic men have been arrested and charged over allegedly importing 6.7 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $2.5 million into Melbourne Airport.

Britain's Prince William arrives at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital with his children Prince George and Princess Charlotte after his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a son, in London, April 23, 2018.

What Prince George and Princess Charlotte call granddad Prince Charles

Prince George and Princess Charlotte have a special nickname for Prince Charles.

US girl, 10, charged with death of 6-month-old baby in day care

A 10-year-old girl in the US has been charged with the death of a 6-month-old boy.

British man, 102, dies after being stuck on roof for 3 days

A 102-year-old British man had died after being trapped on the roof of his house for three days.

Australia relaxing working holiday visas for backpackers to ease farm workers shortage

The Morrison Government has apparently found another way to fulfil farming workhand shortages with a new visa change.

NSW police admits to threatening Sarah Hanson-Young’s daughter

NSW Police Senior Constable Sean Daniel Murphy has admitted making phone calls to the senator in her Adelaide and Canberra offices in July.

Great Danish market presents great opportunity for marijuana

Canada is leading the pack as the first G7 nation to fully legalise the adult use of recreational marijuana.

Meghan Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland,

Meghan Markle’s mum Doria Ragland invited by the Queen for Christmas

Meghan Markle isn’t the only member of her family welcomed by the Royal Family.

Palau to become first country to ban sunscreens to protect coral reefs

Last week, President Tommy Remengesau Jr signed the legislation to ban “reef-toxic” sunscreen from 2020.

Britain's Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge

Prince William’s promise to Kate Middleton before they got married

"Supernatural" 14x04 "Mint Condition": Dean Winchester and Sam Winchester with Dirk and Samantha

‘Supernatural’ 14x04: ‘Mint Condition’ is a throwback to old-school hunting

“Supernatural” season 14 episode 4 went back to classic hunting.

An Auto worker loads bodyshells of a Toyota Camry Hybrid car onto the assembly line at the Toyota plant in Melbourne August 31, 2009.

Toyota Australia recall: Over 2k Corolla vehicles have faulty airbags

About 2,121 vehicles in Australia are set for a safety recall by Toyota Australia due to a faulty airbag.

Pacton Gold expands portfolio, announces two more acquisitions in WA

As its latest move to strengthen its mining portfolio, junior gold exploration company Pacton Gold announced its acquisition of two new mining leases and licences.

NSW offers $1M reward for information on missing mum Roxlyn Bowie

The mother of two was last seen at her home in Walgett, northern NSW on June 5, 1982.

How to invest in today’s growing cannabis business

The global demand for cannabis is already shaping and even changing the way we look at the emerging market.

How blockchain technology is shaping the way we conduct financial transactions

In today’s day and age, people would often require instantaneous transactions and exchanges and immediate replies to inquiries.

Oregon attempts to squash teen e-liquid usage with regulations

The problem is that given new regulations, it's about to get harder for Oregonians to identify their marijuana.

Overturning cannabis convictions help in securing employment and other basic rights

Widespread support for cannabis has reached an all-time high.

Five arrested over fraudulent marriage scam, 164 foreign nationals’ visa refused

An elaborate contrived marriage syndicate in Sydney has been shut down following the arrest of one Indian national and four Australian citizens involved in the scheme.

Australia free from rubella disease: WHO

Rubella has been eliminated in Australia, the World Health Organisation confirmed on Wednesday.

QLD mum jailed for killing her alleged rapist who threatened her child

A Queensland mother has been sentenced to nine years in prison for killing her alleged rapist.

Spy agency chief defends Huawei, ZTE’s exclusion from Australia’s 5G network rollout

Excluding Huawei and ZTE from Australia’s new 5G mobile network was the right move, the head of the country’s electronic spy agency said.

A man dressed as Santa Claus leaves for his annual Christmas journey from the Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland December 23, 2014. REUTERS/Laura Haapamaki/Lehtikuva

Ad looking for ‘Caucasian’ Santa Claus taken down

The advertisement appears to be put up on behalf of entertainment agency Essential Talent, which has denied it specified the race of its Father Christmas.