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Toxic foam and dead fish force beach closures in South Australia

An unexplained microalgal bloom has caused fish deaths and toxic foam on South Australian beaches, leading to closures as authorities investigate health and environmental risks.

18/03/2025

Australia

Plane passengers in Australia disarm teenager armed with shotgun

The suspect has been charged with numerous offences including taking illegal control of an aircraft.

07/03/2025

Climate

‘A rare event’: Is climate change to blame for Cyclone Alfred?

The last time a cyclone struck so far south along Australia’s east coast was in 1974.

06/03/2025

Australia

Australian man whose blood donations saved 2.4m babies dies aged 88

James Harrison's plasma contained a rare antibody, Anti-D, which is used to prevent haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN).

03/03/2025

Australia

Chinese warship drill prompts flight diversions over Tasman Sea

Beijing had given notice that the warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise on Friday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

21/02/2025

Australia

Australia's spy agency foils plots to harm individuals on its soil

The agency also prevented one government from luring a human rights advocate abroad, where they faced potential injury or death, the country's spy chief disclosed on Wednesday.

19/02/2025

Australia

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of 'unsafe' manoeuvre

Flares released by a Chinese pilot came within 30 metres of an Australian P-8 surveillance plane, according to the Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.

13/02/2025

Australia

'Gives you the shudders': Australian man finds 100 snakes in backyard

Reptile handlers recovered 102 venomous red-bellied black snakes from a mulch pile at a property in Sydney, a discovery that has baffled experts.

07/02/2025

Australia

Mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes under Australia hate crime laws

Terror offences and hate crimes will be punishable with mandatory prison terms ranging from one to six years under new Australian legislation.

06/02/2025

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Rare blossom of the corpse flower in Sydney

The flowering of the amorphophallus titanum, nicknamed "Putricia", attracted more than 13,000 visitors to the Royal Sydney Botanic Garden.

23/01/2025

Travel News

Falling space junk is the latest reason for flight delays

One airline said it often gets little notice of when or where it can expect rockets to fall from the sky so flights have been delayed to ensure safety.

15/01/2025

Australia

Australia vows strong response if citizen killed in Russian captivity

Oscar Jenkins, a former school teacher from Melbourne, was seen being struck by a Russian interrogator in a video posted in December.

15/01/2025

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Waiting for hours to get the best seats for Sydney's fireworks display

On Tuesday, 31 December, thousands of people gathered in Sydney, Australia, to watch the city's famous fireworks as it welcomes the New Year.

31/12/2024

Tech News

Australia's world-first ban on social media for under 16s becomes law

The proposed bill has now been passed by lawmakers in both chambers of the Australian parliament.

28/11/2024

Tech News

Australian social media ban for under 16s moves closer to becoming law

Australia's social media ban for children under 16 has come a step closer to becoming law as it passes the House of Representatives.

27/11/2024

Health news

Weight loss drugs could help fight chronic kidney disease, study finds

Researchers said the drugs could make a major difference for chronic kidney disease patients by helping to reduce other risk factors.

26/11/2024

Tech News

Social media sites call for delay to Australia's social media ban

Social media sites are lobbying the Australian government to delay its proposed age limits for children younger than 16.

25/11/2024

Tech News

Australia slams Musk's reaction to its social media age limit bill

"Our job is to put in place the necessary protection for kids online," Australia's treasurer said after the billionaire criticised its new social media age limit bill.

22/11/2024

Tech News

Australia's social media age limits: Where do other countries stand?

Australia's communications minister has introduced a new bill to ban social media for minors under the age of 16. Will other countries follow suit?

21/11/2024

Nature

How did an Antarctic penguin end up in Australia?

The runaway emperor penguin was seen attempting belly slides on the sands of an Australian beach.

12/11/2024

Culture news

Jamie Oliver book withdrawn after criticism by Indigenous Australians

Critics say the chef’s book “Billy and the Epic Escape” relies on tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians.

11/11/2024

Culture news

Australian breaker Raygun retires after Olympics backlash

Rachael Gunn has quit competitive breakdancing after her unusual routine at the Paris Games went viral and generated criticism and conspiracy theories.

07/11/2024

Culture news

Radiohead's Thom Yorke walks off stage over Gaza heckler

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke stormed off stage at a concert in Melbourne after a fan shouted criticism of the musician’s position on Gaza.

31/10/2024

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Tourists and gold diggers boost Clermont economy as old mines re-open

In Australia, the small town of Clermont, in central Queensland, is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to rising gold prices.

14/10/2024

Travel News

Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen on flight

The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.

09/10/2024

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Tasmanian court excludes men from women-only exhibition

The Supreme Court of Tasmania ruled the "Ladies' Lounge" women-only exhibition legal, overturning a prior decision, citing protection under anti-discrimination law.

27/09/2024