SAN PEDRO, Calif.—The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were back in operation April 8 after a worker shortage shut down the country’s largest port complex for parts of two days. The shortage came amid protracted labor negotiations between the union that represents West Coast dockworkers and the industry group representing shippers. Both parties…

An annual fundraising appeal for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital has raised a record $23 million (US$15.3 million) as Victorians dug deep for the cause. It is the most ever raised in the event’s almost 100-year history. An all-day telethon broadcast live across Victoria on Good Friday helped draw in donations, including more than $4 million (US$2.67…

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has expressed his optimism for the future in his Easter message, saying it is a time for families and communities to come together and celebrate hope and victory. “For Christians around the world, Easter is a time to celebrate the most important words of our faith—He is Risen!” Morrison said….