Australia’s first female High Court judge dies
Australia's first female High Court judge Mary Gaudron helped shape the country's legal landscape and was a deciding voice in the Mabo land rights case.
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Local authorities in Doha have detained two men involved in an altercation on a flight from Melbourne on Friday.
One of Australia's peak motoring bodies has stopped short of calling for a fuel excise cut, but believes all options should be on the table as oil prices spike.
As the days lengthen with spring, golden canola fields across the nation are creating photo-perfect moments for tourists - and some headaches for farmers.
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Science on verge of catching a tiger by the gene trail
An ambitious scientific project is trying to bring the extinct Tasmanian Tiger back to life through advanced gene technology so it can hunt again.
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Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars
A prisoner rights group has raised concerns over the conditions facing Erin Patterson, who murdered her lunch guests using poison mushrooms.
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Tech giants to provide algorithm opt-out tools
Social media companies will be forced to allow people to opt out of algorithms and to remove harmful content under a digital duty of care.
A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.
Potential jurors for an upcoming trial could be cross-examined under oath by lawyers about their knowledge of Bruce Lehrmann.
An investigation into a major Telstra network failure found more people than initially thought were unable to place emergency calls during the outage.
Australian women are less likely to stay in high-paid roles because of domestic expectations, despite entering them at the same rate as men.
Marine heatwaves are threatening coral reefs, including those in Australia, but research shows they could recover if given a break between bleaching events.
More than 40 Australians remain missing in parts of Nepal, as devastated families travel to the region to help search for their loved ones.
The number of Australians missing after catastrophic flooding in northern Nepal continues to rise as the government sends a specialised team to the country.
Australians taking part in separate pilgrimage and tour groups are among those missing after destructive flash flooding ripped through northern Nepal.
Bird flu has been confirmed in a mammal in Australia for the first time after a wild seal tested positive for the disease.
With dry spring conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures, parts of the country are facing an increased risk of spring bushfires.
The world's largest coral reef system is showing positive signs of recovery but experts warn severe climate challenges lay ahead.
Drivers continue to feel the pinch at the bowser despite strong national fuel supplies, as the ongoing volatile war in Iran drags on.
