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Australia and New Zealand evacuate scores of their citizens from New Caledonia

May. 22, 2024 01:06 AM EDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian military has flown 115 passengers on two flights from the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and a French government flight was expected to evacuate another 100 stranded passengers on Wednesday, an Australian government minister said. ...

The 'accidental hero' gold medalist Steven Bradbury receives an Australian bravery award for rescues

May. 14, 2024 23:43 PM EDT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — More than 20 years after winning an unlikely gold medal in short track speedskating at the Salt Lake City Olympics, Steven Bradbury is back in the news for another good reason. Bradbury has been presented with a bravery award by the Queensland state...

Air Vanuatu files for bankruptcy protection after canceling all international flights

May. 10, 2024 00:40 AM EDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Air Vanuatu filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday a day after the South Pacific state-owned carrier cancelled all international flights, stranding thousands of travelers. The airline on Wednesday cancelled more than 20 flights to and from the...

CareDx: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 09, 2024 17:38 PM EDT

BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) — BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) — CareDx Inc. (CDNA) on Thursday reported a loss of $16.7 million in its first quarter. The Brisbane, California-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and costs related to...

Cutera: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 09, 2024 16:51 PM EDT

BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) — BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) — Cutera Inc. (CUTR) on Thursday reported a loss of $22.8 million in its first quarter. The Brisbane, California-based company said it had a loss of $1.14 per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs,...

Sangamo: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 09, 2024 16:24 PM EDT

BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) — BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) — Sangamo Therapeutics Inc. (SGMO) on Thursday reported a loss of $49.1 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Brisbane, California-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents. The results did not meet...

Olympic officials move to support 2032 Brisbane Games after bumpy ride for stadium projects

Mar. 27, 2024 14:13 PM EDT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — After weeks of uncertainty about billion-dollar stadium projects for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the IOC and local organizers moved Wednesday to present the games more positively. Plans for a $2 billion rebuild of the storied Gabba cricket stadium as an...