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Platypus return to Sydney national park after 50 years

Platypus are calling Sydney's Royal National Park home for the first time in five decades, with five released in a bid to re-establish a population.

Minister 'not afraid' to receive advice from voice

After a report recommended laws setting up the Indigenous voice referendum, Amanda Rishworth says she will not be scared to receive advice from the bo...

Probe launched after man's body found in Qld home

The body of a 69-year-old man has been discovered in a rural Queensland home and police are working to determine if the death is suspicious.

Man accused of trying to kill woman in domestic attack

A NSW man has been refused bail after he was charged over an alleged stabbing on the Central Coast.

Surfer still missing after suspected shark attack

South Australian police will update the public on a missing surfer they suspect was killed by a shark on Saturday.

Two arrested at neo-Nazi protest over migration

Police have arrested two men after an anti-immigration rally escalated into violence in Melbourne.

Queensland speaker to take mental health break

Queensland speaker of the house Curtis Pitt will take a break from his role to address mental health issues.

Exiled MP still plagues Liberals after ousting

Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has been unable to avoid questions about MP Moira Deeming a day she was booted from the Liberal Party.

Barnes, Masterchef co-host farewell Zonfrillo in Sydney

An intimate gathering of family and close friends have farewelled the late celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo, who died in Melbourne aged 46.

Surfer feared dead in SA shark attack, search ongoing

Emergency services are searching for a man after a suspected shark attack at a popular surf spot in South Australia.

Thousands rally to denounce $715m Hobart AFL stadium

The under-fire Tasmanian premier has been told to stick plans for a AFL stadium up his rear end as thousands voiced opposition to the controversial pr...

Neo-Nazis clash with police, counter-protesters

Police have confronted a group of neo-Nazis outside Victoria's Parliament House ahead of an anti-immigration rally.

Police search for man after suspected SA shark attack

Emergency services are searching for a man after a suspected shark attack at a popular surf spot in South Australia.

Sainsbury, McGrath win gold at Canoe Sprint World Cup

Despite the cold and windy conditions on day two of the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary, Australia's paddlers have delivered a healthy medal haul.

Australian gallery returns stolen sculpture to Nepal

The handover comes amid renewed pressure on art galleries to return artefacts shown to have landed in Western hands in unethical circumstances.

Push to turn COVID facility into homeless shelter

Brisbane's Lord Mayor has pledged $1 million to turn a former COVID-19 quarantine facility into emergency housing.

Over-50s worried about future due to cost of living

Nearly half of older Australians believe things are getting worse for them as many struggle with the cost of living.

'Arrogance' split Tassie govt over AFL stadium, MP says

Federal MPs will be among the Tasmanians rallying to stop the $715 million AFL stadium that has sunk the state government's majority.

Australian, China trade ministers meet in Beijing

Trade Minister Don Farrell has been hosted by his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Beijing as the two seek to pave a path towards ending punitive ta...

Helicopter hit eagle before fatal Sydney plunge: report

A pilot who died in a fiery crash was unlikely to have seen or had time to avoid a wedge-tailed eagle that hit their helicopter over Sydney's northwes...