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Australian whistleblower David McBride loses appeal to reduce sentence
Ex-military officer was jailed for leaking classified documents about allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan to the media.
Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales
Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days.
Flood rescue efforts continue in New South Wales after heavy rainfall
Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of New South Wales in Australia, leaving thousands still stranded.
Hearing whale songs can inspire tourists to help protect oceans
Feelings of awe inspired tourists to improve recycling habits, reduce waste production, and support ocean conservation initiatives.
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Australians cast ballots in early voting ahead of May general election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday.
Discover Cracow, Queensland's hidden gem in the Outback
The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70 per cent of the country's territory, but is home to just 5 per cent of its population.
Australian opposition leader’s home targeted in alleged bomb plot
A 16-year-old teen, arrested last year, has been ordered to stand trial in Queensland’s Supreme Court on charges of planning a terrorist act involving explosives and a drone.
Wanted: Remote town seeks new doctor with €400k salary and free rent
Applications to work as the sole doctor in a town of 500 people in the Australian Outback close on Sunday.
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese calls federal election for 3 May
Australia's premier kicks off five-week election campaign in an election set to be dominated by a persistent cost of living and housing crisis.
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.
Plane passengers in Australia disarm teenager armed with shotgun
The suspect has been charged with numerous offences including taking illegal control of an aircraft.
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).
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.
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.
Elephant herd relocated to new 21-hectare enclosure at Werribee Zoo
A herd of nine Asian elephants has been relocated from Melbourne Zoo to Werribee Open Range Zoo, covering a distance of 36 kilometers over five days.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.