Warning for human bird-flu transmissions as cases soar
The escalating bird flu crisis could wipe out almost half of a penguin colony in Victoria, as authorities scramble to limit the outbreak's impact on wildlife.
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More than five people a day are dying from drug overdoses in Australia and the trend is rising, fresh data shows.
Australians will be confronted with heartbreaking scenes after a mass mortality event due to bird flu was confirmed, the federal government has warned.
Motorists, truckies and farmers will be hit with higher fuel prices following the end of a tax cut, as servos are warned about potential price hikes.
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House prices decline faster in face of expected growth
Home values have fallen at their fastest monthly rate in nearly four years, but the federal government insists prices will continue to grow over the long-term.
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‘Starting to take off’: bird flu mass mortality likely
An environmental group says bird flu is starting to spread quickly in Australia and more funding is needed to boost wildlife resilience.
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Hundreds seized in first month of e-bike crackdown
Almost 1000 fines have been handed out by police in the first month of a statewide crackdown on super-powered e-bikes and people riding while drunk.
Gina Rinehart has threatened legal action against the national broadcaster after a short film concocted a crude fantasy involving the Hancock Prospecting boss.
There are now 52 confirmed bird flu cases in Australia, with over a dozen confirmed cases overnight from greater crested terns that tested positive.
Night waterbombing raids flown by Australian firefighters will be a new weapon against France's raging wildfires after calls for help were answered down under.
The biggest electric ferry on the planet is soon off to South America after one of the most complex maritime operations in a state's history.
A threat to walk out and a spirited defence of his work have featured in evidence at an inquiry from the lawyer who triggered a royal commission into the CFMEU.
Tens of thousands of homeless people could be helped by having their accommodation linked to mental health support services, amid a push from advocacy groups.
The telecommunications regulator has revealed it will take Optus to court over a major network outage which affected hundreds of triple-zero calls.
Australians are becoming increasingly mistrustful of each other and faith in how our democracy is operating is at its lowest point in years, a report reveals.
Incidents such as patients refusing to be treated by Jewish doctors have sparked calls for workplace religious guidance to combat anti-Semitism.
Motorists and business owners face rising costs with the fuel excise set to end, but there might soon be scope for more oil refinement within Australia.
Women at risk of domestic homicide are increasingly seeking safety at community shelters, with migrant women the most likely to return to an unsafe home.
A landmark test of Australia's new mobile emergency warning system which involved a siren blaring from phones is being hailed by authorities as a success.
