Citizen scientists maintain dolphin vigilance amid bird flu threat
ABC News Australiaby Caroline Horn27d ago
In short: Citizen scientists continue to monitor the marine environment around the Fleurieu Peninsula off the South Australian coastline.
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top 96%Rise in 'disgusting' attacks on WA police across state's far north
ABC News Australiaby Ruby Littler27d ago
In short: Western Australia's Police Union says people who assault police officers should not be eligible for suspended sentences.
Live: ASX to recover from three-month low, surging oil prices drag Wall Street lower
ABC News Australiaby Jasper Wells; David Chau27d ago
live Markets live: ASX to recover from three-month low, surging oil prices drag Wall Street lower The Australian share market is likely to rise slightly and bounce back from its three-month low.
By the time Thanasi's mother gets a visa, his childhood will be over
ABC News Australiaby Hannah Ross27d ago
In short: A six-year-old boy is set to be separated from his mother due to a 14-year wait a visa.
Trump criticises Supreme Court for rejecting restrictions on mail-in ballots
ABC News Australia27d ago
In short: US President Donald Trump has criticised the Supreme Court for blocking his plan to restrict mail-in election ballots.
Live: Former spy boss says 'ball was dropped' in Australia following October 7 attacks
ABC News Australiaby Courtney Gould27d ago
live Federal politics live: Former spy boss says 'ball was dropped' in Australia following October 7 attacks A former spy boss says "the ball was dropped" following the October 7 attacks and...
'Terrified' families sue Matt Wright over 'war zone' airboat crash
ABC News Australiaby Jason Walls27d ago
In short: Two couples are suing Matt Wright for negligence and breaching consumer laws following an airboat crash they say left them "terrified" after being "marooned in crocodile-infested waters"...
NSW One Nation leader vows to fight for abortion controls
ABC News Australiaby State Political Reporter Nick Dole27d ago
In short: Mike Newman says One Nation wants to tighten controls around abortions for the purposes of sex-selection and late-term abortions.
Sturt versus Norwood stirs up 1978 controversy ahead of SANFL final
ABC News Australiaby Malcolm Sutton27d ago
Football Park was barely four years old when Sturt and Norwood last met in a famous grand final that included a brief tussle between players and officials in the Sturt dug-out.
Rush to put Zverev in Alcaraz-Sinner tier premature despite twin titles
ABC News Australiaby Chris De Silva27d ago
When the latest edition of the ATP singles rankings dropped earlier this week, a 24-year streak came to an end.
Australian company Sharon AI buys former Visy paper mill site at Ettamogah
ABC News Australiaby Philippe Perez27d ago
In short: Australian-owned AI company Sharon AI has purchased the former Visy paper mill site at Ettamogah. Albury residents have raised concerns about the sale. What's next?
Housing downturn ends record profit run for sellers
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Black and Claudia Williams27d ago
In short: The latest sales figures from Cotality show Brisbane properties made a median of $525,000 profit at resale in the June quarter.
'All this money … what for?' The uncomfortable question on Whyalla
ABC News Australiaby Thomas Kelsall27d ago
Whyalla locals have become accustomed to press packs descending on their city, entering their small businesses and asking how they feel about the latest crisis to befall their city.
Why Australia's most attractive renewables state is almost $1b behind
ABC News Australiaby Tim Fernandez27d ago
In 2020, the NSW Coalition government outlined a plan for a once-in-a-generation undertaking. To power Australia's most populous state with renewable energy instead of coal, regional areas would be...
Friends of Australian man shocked he killed his kids in Bali
ABC News Australiaby Lucy Murray and Tim Swanston27d ago
Friends of Damien John Shaw have described their shock and horror after the Australian man apparently killed himself and his two children at their Bali home on Sunday.
Frost freezes crops in PNG as El Niño takes hold
ABC News Australiaby Alice Lolohea and Natasha Emeck27d ago
In the mountains of Papua New Guinea, months of dry weather are producing a seemingly unlikely threat: frost.
Attorney-general demands explanation over AI court blunder
ABC News Australiaby Lucy MacDonald27d ago
In short: Case law cited in the Supreme Court in Hobart, which was found to be hallucinated by AI, has sparked calls for the resignation of members of the parole board by a justice advocate.
Warner Bros killed Coyote vs. Acme, but now it's back
ABC News Australiaby Matt Neal27d ago
Films can be left unfinished or unreleased for a variety of reasons, but it's rare for one to come back from the dead. This week, Coyote vs.
Influencers of scrutinised MLM tout parliament showcase to boost credibility
ABC News Australia27d ago
In short: Under-fire multi-level marketing company MONAT, accused of misleading selling practices, has used an industry showcase at Parliament House to promote its legitimacy.
Plans to expand police search powers to combat knife crime in Victoria
ABC News Australiaby Rachel Eddie and Keira Proust27d ago
In short: Police power is set to expand in Victoria regardless of whether Labor or the Coalition win the state election.