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Watch: Rescuers free humpback whale trapped in shark nets in Australia

Conservationists in Australia successfully freed a humpback whale found in distress after being caught in shark nets off the Gold Coast.

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Spanish scientist helps free Australia's 'worst female killer'

Kathleen Folbigg spent twenty years in prison being demonised for killing her four children, until a Spanish scientist helped to free her, and expose one of Australia's biggest injustices.

Culture news

Kylie Minogue seals pop comeback as 'Padam Padam's becomes record hit

The catchy bop is topping charts worldwide and introducing Gen Z to the musical icon thanks to the track's TikTok popularity

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WATCH: Massive fire destroys building in Sydney

There have been no reports of casualties but hundreds of people had to be evacuated from a nearby apartment block.

Culture news

Eurovision 2023 Semi-Final 2: Who are the final 10 acts to qualify?

Belgium and Albania are through while Iceland misses out as 10 out of 16 countries qualify for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

United Kingdom

Australian PM urges US to drop Assange pursuit

The Australian Prime Minister has criticised US efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, while in the UK for King Charles III’s coronation.

Culture news

Katy Perry versus Katie Perry: US singer loses trademark court case

US pop star Katy Perry has lost a court battle with an Australian fashion designer called Katie Perry, who had sued the singer, alleging her merchandise infringed a trademark owned by the designer.

Nature

This dog got life behind bars…and loves it

This fearful fido found his perfect home where ‘he is never without a human.’

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Millions of fish have died in Australia due to low river oxygen levels

Millions of fish have died in Australia due to low river oxygen levels caused by warm temperatures and floods.

Design

The Sydney Opera House celebrates its 50th anniversary

From its fascinating construction to its legendary guests, the Opera House has spent half a century defining Sydney's skyline.

USA

AUKUS: Biden to announce Australia submarine deal in San Diego

The secretly brokered AUKUS deal included the Australian government’s cancellation of a €61.5 billion contract for a French-built fleet of conventional submarines, which sparked a diplomatic row within the Western alliance that took months to mend.

Money

King Charles III will not feature on Australian bank notes

King Charles III will not feature on Australian bank notes as the UK monarch is replaced by an indigenous design.

Health news

Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia: What you need to know

Authorities in Western Australia have found the missing radioactive capsule. But how did it go missing and what danger did it pose?

Culture news

Australia looking to deny Ye entry over antisemitism remarks

The US rapper intends to visit the family of new Australian partner Bianca Censori in Melbourne next week.

New Zealand

Who is New Zealand's next prime minister Chris Hipkins?

"I hope New Zealanders see me as someone who is outspoken, unafraid to admit mistakes and who is self-deprecating," Hipkins told reporters.

Sport

Rafael Nadal loses at Australian Open hampered by a bad hip

Rafael Nadal said he felt "sad" and "tired" on Wednesday, after his earliest exit at a Grand Slam since the 2016 Australian Open when he was eliminated in the first round.

Travel News

Meet Australia’s crime-fighting plane spotters

The group of enthusiasts have been given rare access to the tarmac at Adelaide Airport.

USA

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Nature

A litre of water can help scientists track hundreds of marine species

Global heating is forcing marine species to move. But how can scientists protect them if they don’t know where they live?