Children across Australia woke up on Wednesday with no access to their social media accounts under a world-first ban designed to shelter those under 16 from addictive algorithms, online predators, and digital bullies.

Alex Ryvchin, co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, tells Sky News that the Sydney shooting was at an event at Bondi Beach celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which began at sundown.

In a terrifying mishap, an Australian skydiver's parachute snagged on the tail of their plane.

Video released by Australia’s transport safety agency on Thursday shows the harrowing moment when a skydiver’s parachute was caught on the tail of an airplane before a jump in September.

Rafael Nadal announced a recent surgery, while Roger Federer committed to an exhibition match at the Australian Open.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen won the Australian Open for his first major professional title Sunday when his scrambled par on the final hole crushed the hopes of hometown favorite Cam Smith who was chasing his first win in more than two years.