Lidia Thorpe: Australian police review conduct after senator pulled to ground
Police will investigate their conduct after Lidia Thorpe says she was "pulverised" at a protest.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 Mar 2023 | 3:03 pm
Australia has a 'pokies' gambling problem, but is change coming?
The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies".Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 Mar 2023 | 5:49 am
Trapdoor spider: New giant species found in Australia
The trapdoor spider species can grow up to 5cm long and is likely to be endangered, scientists say.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 Mar 2023 | 12:43 am
Indigenous Voice: Australia PM unveils plan for historic constitution vote
The planned vote could approve a new "voice" to parliament - the first constitutional change in 46 years.Source: BBC News - Australia | 23 Mar 2023 | 8:09 pm
Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight
The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection.Source: BBC News - Australia | 23 Mar 2023 | 2:59 pm
Two held after mob rushes Sydney LGBT protesters
Two men have been arrested after a mob clashed with LGBT activists outside a Sydney church, police say.Source: BBC News - Australia | 22 Mar 2023 | 4:06 pm
Rupert Murdoch set to marry for fifth time at 92
The billionaire tycoon announces his engagement to former police chaplain, Ann Lesley Smith.Source: BBC News - Australia | 21 Mar 2023 | 10:07 am
Australian former SAS soldier Oliver Schulz held over alleged war crime in Afghanistan
Oliver Schulz, 41, faces charges over the 2012 murder of an Afghan man, Australian police say.Source: BBC News - Australia | 20 Mar 2023 | 10:18 pm
Menindee: Australia begins mass fish death clean-up
Authorities are working out what to do with millions of rotting fish and reassuring the public about water quality.Source: BBC News - Australia | 20 Mar 2023 | 6:31 pm
How Australia wrote the 'stop the boats' playbook
The policy slogan used by Rishi Sunak is the same as that used 10 years ago in Australia.Source: BBC News - Australia | 18 Mar 2023 | 1:00 pm
Menindee: Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town
"Just imagine leaving a fish in your kitchen to rot" said one resident, describing the smell.Source: BBC News - Australia | 18 Mar 2023 | 11:29 am
Millions of dead fish found in Australian river
The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee.Source: BBC News - Australia | 18 Mar 2023 | 11:26 am
Aukus submarine deal: Is conflict with China getting closer?
Beijing has reacted with anger to the details of a UK, US and Australia defence pact known as Aukus.Source: BBC News - Australia | 15 Mar 2023 | 10:54 am
Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters
A baby kangaroo was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a pilot who notified police.Source: BBC News - Australia | 15 Mar 2023 | 12:37 am
Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine
Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America.Source: BBC News - Australia | 5 Mar 2023 | 12:39 am
Aboriginal spears taken by Captain James Cook to be returned to Australia
The spears - seized by British explorer James Cook - will be handed back to their traditional owners.Source: BBC News - Australia | 2 Mar 2023 | 7:01 pm
Women's T20 World Cup: Australia's 'formality' victory sends warning to international game
Australia's win in the Women's T20 World Cup was a "formality", and despite some encouraging signs, there are concerns for women's cricket, writes BBC Sport's Ffion Wynne.Source: BBC News - Australia | 28 Feb 2023 | 1:59 am
Harry Styles downed a 'shoey' - a divisive Australian trend
Australians have mixed feelings on the shoey - the stunt of drinking from a used shoe in celebration.Source: BBC News - Australia | 23 Feb 2023 | 7:04 am
Fire engulfs Buddhist temple in Australia
The building - which contains 600 urns with the ashes of cremated people - has been extensively damaged.Source: BBC News - Australia | 6 Feb 2023 | 8:40 pm
Australia Day: Thousands protest in ‘Invasion Day' rallies
A referendum on an Indigenous "Voice to Parliament" was the focus of Australia Day protests.Source: BBC News - Australia | 27 Jan 2023 | 8:11 pm
Scott Morrison's 'bullets' for protesters comment stuns Australian UN representative
An Australian member of a UN committee about discrimination against women describes the Prime Minister's reference to a threat of violence against female protesters as "saddening".
Source: ABC News | 16 Mar 2021 | 1:30 pm
News Corp and Sky News strike pay deal with Facebook
News Corp says it has reached a multi-year agreement with Facebook that covers its major Australian mastheads, including The Australian, Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun, as well as regional publications.
Source: ABC News | 16 Mar 2021 | 12:49 pm
'If you're offered it, take it': Government backs AstraZeneca despite blood clot concerns
Australian health advisors and the government remain committed to the rollout of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, despite safety concerns overseas and on the backbench.
Source: ABC News | 16 Mar 2021 | 11:46 am
Police rage over horrifying stat
South Australia’s road death toll is more than double what it was at this point in 2022, prompting outrage from police and demands that drivers be more careful.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Man charged over servo armed robbery
A man has been slapped with 13 charges after allegedly holding up a Brisbane service station on Friday.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Rat-infested rental with $780 price tag
Students and young people are barely holding on during the current rental crisis, with dozens of young people taking to Sydney streets to protest what they say is a lack of action from the major parties.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Pair rescued after boat capsizes
Two men have been rescued after clinging to their overturned tinnie for two hours after their boat was capsized by an errant wave.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Mystery after woman found ‘safe and well’
A woman who went missing after allegedly falling off rocks and Into water has been found safe and well after a three-day search.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Space light show to dazzle
A coronal hole on the surface of the sun, roughly the size of earth, is set to create geomagnetic storms allowing Australians to get a glimpse of the southern lights.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
‘Flagrant disregard’: jail for ex-state minister
The former NSW Minister Mineral Resources will remain behind bars until at least 2025 after he was found guilty of misusing his position in government.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
‘Haven’t slept’: Giants unveil prized debutant
The Giants will blood highly rated on-baller Harry Rowston against West Coast, but last year’s No.1 pick will have to bide his time despite another bag of goals.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Cyber crime arrests across three states
Four suspected members of a “sophisticated” cybercrime group which allegedly laundered money scammed from Australians and overseas victims have been arrested in raids across three states.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Senator breaks down over mystery comment
A Liberal senator has broken down in parliament during a debate over a new law to ban Nazi symbols amid the ongoing political fallout from a controversial anti-transgender rights protest.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |